Liquid Mercantile Distillery sits on Hardenburg Road in Pine Bush, New York, operating as both a craft distillery and hosting the Speakeasy Motors Whiskey Co. tasting room. Founded by distiller and entrepreneur who wanted to create a collaborative space for craft spirits, the operation launched in the mid-2010s in the Hudson Valley region known for its agricultural heritage. The distillery occupies a converted commercial building that houses both production equipment and tasting facilities, focusing on small-batch whiskey, vodka, and gin production using locally-sourced ingredients when possible.
The story behind Liquid Mercantile centers on creating a platform for both their own spirits and partnerships with other craft brands like Speakeasy Motors Whiskey Co. The founders came from backgrounds in business and hospitality, recognizing an opportunity to fill the craft spirits gap in the Hudson Valley between New York City and Albany. They invested in copper stills and fermentation equipment sized for artisanal production, allowing them to control every step from grain to glass while maintaining the flexibility to experiment with different mash bills and aging techniques.
Visitors experience both the production side and the collaborative tasting room concept, where you can sample Liquid Mercantile’s own spirits alongside partner brands like Speakeasy Motors. The space maintains an industrial-meets-rustic atmosphere with exposed beams and stainless steel equipment visible from the tasting area. Tours showcase their grain-to-bottle process when production is running, and the tasting room offers flights that highlight both their flagship products and rotating selections from partner distillers, creating a unique sampling experience that goes beyond a single brand’s portfolio.
