Jersey Spirits operates out of a shared production facility in Fairfield, New Jersey, where founder and head distiller Mike Rigatti has been quietly crafting small-batch spirits since 2013. What started as a home distilling hobby turned into a legitimate operation when Rigatti, who spent years in the pharmaceutical industry, decided to apply his chemistry background to something more enjoyable than drug manufacturing. The distillery operates from Building 7 of an industrial complex on Bloomfield Avenue, sharing space with other craft producers in what’s become a little hub of New Jersey artisans. Jersey Spirits focuses primarily on vodka and gin production, using a custom copper still that Rigatti assembled himself from components sourced across the country. The operation is decidedly hands-on, with Rigatti handling everything from mashing to bottling, often with help from family members who’ve been pulled into the business over the years. The philosophy here is straightforward: make clean, well-crafted spirits without the pretense that sometimes comes with craft distilling. You won’t find elaborate marketing stories about ancient family recipes, just solid technique applied to quality ingredients sourced from reliable suppliers across the region.