What Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery does

Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery, operating under the Hudson Whiskey NY brand, is a craft distillery founded in 2003 by Ralph Erenzo in Gardiner, New York. It was the first distillery licensed in New York State since Prohibition and operates from the historic Tuthilltown Gristmill (built 1788, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982), a 36-acre property at the foot of the Shawangunk Mountains in the Hudson Valley. The distillery produces seven core whiskey expressions — Bright Lights Big Bourbon, Do The Rye Thing, Short Stack, Back Room Deal, Four Part Harmony, New York Straight Bourbon 5YO, Hudson Mets Limited Edition, and Hudson Rye Calvados Cask Finish — all bottled at 46% ABV and priced uniformly at $40 per 750ml. Production relies on undiluted mashbills and 100% New York-sourced grains from Hudson Valley family farmers, with proprietary cask-finishing techniques including maple syrup barrels (Short Stack), peated Scotch barrels (Back Room Deal), and Calvados casks (Hudson Rye Calvados Cask Finish, Empire Rye Certified).

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) wholesale and direct-to-consumer bottle sales via the on-site Visitor Center, the brand's e-commerce store (shop.hudsonwhiskey.com), and third-party platforms (Drizzly, Caskers, Instacart, DoorDash, Uber Eats); (2) paid on-site experiences including the Bourbon Renewal Tour ($30) and Whiskey Cocktails 101 workshop ($50+); and (3) distillery-exclusive products such as Citrus Moon Gin, Coffee Liqueur, and Basement Bitters sold only at the Gardiner location. The company is wholly owned by William Grant & Sons, a fifth-generation Scottish family distiller (Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Hendrick's), which acquired Tuthilltown in 2010 and now manages global distribution, brand governance, and corporate oversight from New York. Customer segments span craft whiskey enthusiasts, Hudson Valley tourists, on-premise hospitality accounts, and kosher-conscious consumers.

Name

Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery

Legal name

Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery

Website

https://hudsonwhiskey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery, branded as Hudson Whiskey NY, is a craft distillery in Gardiner, New York producing small-batch bourbons, ryes, and cask-finished whiskeys from locally sourced Hudson Valley grains, serving craft whiskey enthusiasts, on-premise accounts, and distillery visitors. The company is wholly owned by William Grant & Sons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (4453), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft whiskey production
• Distilled spirits manufacturing
• Cask-finished bourbon
• Distillery tours experiences
• New York rye whiskey

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardiner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Whiskey Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from the sale of craft whiskeys including Bright Lights Big Bourbon, Do The Rye Thing, Short Stack, Back Room Deal, Four Part Harmony, New York Straight Bourbon 5YO, Mets Limited Edition, and Hudson Rye Calvados Cask Finish, priced at approximately $40 per 750ml bottle.
2. Visitor Center and On-site Experiences: Revenue generated from the on-site Visitor Center shop, cocktail bar, and paid experiences including Bourbon Renewal Tour ($30) and Whiskey Cocktails 101 workshop ($50+). The Visitor Center also sells distillery-exclusive innovations, collaborations, and goods from local New York producers.
3. E-commerce Store (shop.hudsonwhiskey.com): Direct-to-consumer online sales of whiskeys and non-alcoholic merchandise including apparel, gift sets, and home goods through the brand's proprietary e-commerce storefront.
4. Third-Party Retail and Delivery Partnerships: Revenue through distribution via online alcohol retailers (Drizzly, Caskers, Instacart) and same-day delivery platforms (DoorDash, Uber Eats) that carry Hudson Whiskey products to consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery manufactures and sells small-batch craft whiskeys (bourbon, rye, four-grain bourbon, and specialty cask-finished variants) under the Hudson Whiskey brand, all made from 100% New York-sourced grains at the historic Tuthilltown Gristmill in Gardiner, NY. The distillery also operates an on-site Visitor Center and tasting room offering paid distillery tours and cocktail workshops, plus an e-commerce storefront and distribution through third-party alcohol retailers and delivery platforms. Distillery-exclusive spirits include Citrus Moon Gin, Coffee Liqueur, and Basement Bitters.

Product overview

Hudson Whiskey is a craft whiskey brand produced by Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery, New York's first distillery since Prohibition. The core portfolio consists of seven distinct whiskey expressions: Bright Lights, Big Bourbon (flagship straight bourbon), Do The Rye Thing (New York's first straight rye in nearly a century), Short Stack (rye finished in maple syrup barrels), Back Room Deal (rye finished in peated Scotch barrels), Four Part Harmony (four-grain bourbon), New York Straight Bourbon 5YO, and Hudson Rye Calvados Cask Finish. A limited edition Mets collaboration is also produced. All whiskeys are 100% NY made, sourcing ingredients locally from Hudson Valley family farmers. The distillery also offers exclusive spirits including Citrus Moon Gin, Coffee Liqueur, and Basement Bitters available only at the Gardiner, NY location. Experiential offerings include Bourbon Renewal Tours and Whiskey Cocktails 101 workshops at the Visitor Center. Fully owned by William Grant & Sons, a fifth-generation Scottish family distiller.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bright Lights, Big Bourbon: New York Straight Bourbon Whiskey with 95% corn, 5% malted barley mash bill
• Do The Rye Thing
• Short Stack
• Back Room Deal
• Four Part Harmony
• New York Straight Bourbon 5YO
• Hudson Mets Limited Edition
• Hudson Rye Calvados Cask Finish

Products and services

• Bright Lights, Big Bourbon New York Straight Bourbon Whiskey with 95% corn and 5% malted barley mash bill, aged in new charred American oak barrels, featuring notes of rich vanilla and lightly salted caramel on the finish, at 46% ABV. Flagship product for craft whiskey enthusiasts.
• Do The Rye Thing New York Straight Rye Whiskey, New York's first straight rye whiskey in nearly a century. Bold and spicy with notes of citrus and honey and a bright mint finish, at 46% ABV.
• Short Stack New York Straight Rye Whiskey finished in Vermont maple syrup barrels. Bold rye spice rounded by subtle maple sweetness with notes of vanilla, mint, and spice, at 46% ABV.
• Back Room Deal New York Straight Rye Whiskey finished in peated Scotch barrels. Features notes of smoke, vanilla, apricot, brown sugar, black pepper, mint, rye spice, and peat, at 46% ABV (92 Proof).
• Four Part Harmony New York Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey with mash bill of 60% corn, 15% rye, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley, aged a minimum of seven years with balanced notes of rich toffee, pepper, oak, and dark cherries, at 46% ABV.
• New York Straight Bourbon 5YO New York Straight Bourbon aged 5 years in new American oak barrels with mash bill of 95% corn and 5% malted barley. Buttery blend of vanilla, citrus, and corn bread on the nose with notes of cashew butter and caramel on the palate, at 46% ABV.
• Hudson Mets Limited Edition Limited edition collaboration with the New York Mets featuring Hudson's Bright Lights, Big Bourbon recipe. 95% corn and 5% malted barley, aged a minimum of 3 years, Kosher Certified, at 46% ABV.
• Hudson Rye Calvados Cask Finish New York Rye Whisky with Calvados Cask Finish, aged minimum 7 years with mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Empire Rye Certified, at 46% ABV (92 Proof).
• Citrus Moon Gin Small batch gin produced by Tuthilltown Spirits and available exclusively at the distillery Visitor Center and Shop.
• Coffee Liqueur Coffee liqueur produced in-house by Tuthilltown Spirits and available exclusively at the distillery Visitor Center and Shop.
• Basement Bitters Distinctively aromatic bitters produced in-house and available exclusively at the distillery Visitor Center and Shop, used for cocktail preparation.
• Visitor Center and Tasting Room Distillery visitor center combining shop, tasting room, and cocktail bar with seasonal New York-forward cocktails, located at the historic Tuthilltown Gristmill (built 1788, National Register of Historic Places). Open Thursday through Sunday with extended evening hours.
• Bourbon Renewal Tour 45-minute guided tour sharing the story of Hudson Whiskey's creation and craft distilling process, including a tasting experience, priced from $30 per person.
• Whiskey Cocktails 101 Introductory mixology workshop teaching the building blocks of cocktail preparation, including the use of bitters and stirring vs. shaking techniques, priced from $50 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Back Room Deal won Double Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• New York MetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudson Whiskey partnered with the New York Mets to create the Hudson Mets Limited Edition, a limited edition bottling of Hudson's Bright Lights, Big Bourbon. This collaboration celebrates the creative and unrivaled spirit of New York, combining baseball culture with craft whiskey. The product is Kosher Certified and available at retail for $40 per 750ml.
• Local Hudson Valley Producers and SuppliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudson works closely with local Hudson Valley family farmers for grain sourcing (100% NY-made ingredients), apple cider (Minard's Family Farm for Apple Vodka), maple syrup (Vermont maple syrup barrels for Short Stack), and local artisan producers. Collaborations include Wood's Barrel Aged Maple Syrup, Fruition Hudson Bourbon Dark Milk Chocolate Bar, and Whiskey Bottle candle collection sold at the distillery shop.
• Drizzly, Caskers, Instacart, DoorDash, Uber EatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHudson Whiskey products are distributed through major online alcohol retailers and same-day delivery platforms including Drizzly, Caskers, Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. These partnerships enable broad consumer access to Hudson Whiskey products nationwide.
• New Paltz Chamber of Commerce and Ulster County Regional Chamber of CommerceminorOthersHudson Whiskey supports local chamber organizations in their efforts to nurture sustainable economic growth and strengthen civic and community interests in the Hudson Valley region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Widow Jane Distillery: Brooklyn-based craft whiskey distillery producing bourbon and rye from locally sourced NY grains. Comparable direct peer to Hudson — same geography, similar craft positioning, and overlapping small-batch bourbon/rye SKU portfolio.
• Kings County Distillery: Brooklyn-based craft whiskey distillery also producing bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys with a strong experiential/distillery-tour offering. Closely comparable to Hudson in craft positioning, NY terroir narrative, and DTC retail model.
• Hillrock Estate Distillery: Estate-grown craft distillery in the Hudson Valley producing bourbon, rye, and single malts with on-site tours and tastings. Direct peer to Tuthilltown on geography (Hudson Valley), production philosophy (small-batch, estate-sourced), and experiential DTC model.
• Finger Lakes Distilling: NY-based craft distillery producing whiskeys, gins, and vodkas with on-site tasting room. Comparable to Hudson on craft spirits production scale, NY-sourced ingredients, and DTC experiential revenue mix.
• WhistlePig Whiskey: Vermont-based craft rye whiskey brand, formerly independent and now backed by a global spirits group (Master Distillers LLC, formerly owned by Pernod Ricard). Closely comparable to Hudson in craft rye focus, premium price positioning, and parent-company-supported scaling.
• Few Spirits: Evanston, Illinois-based craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, gin, and other small-batch spirits with a tasting room. Comparable direct peer on craft scale, premium positioning, and small-batch American whiskey portfolio.
• Catoctin Creek Distillery: Virginia-based craft distillery focusing on rye whiskey and other small-batch spirits. Comparable to Hudson on craft scale, rye focus, and use of locally sourced grain inputs.

Broad incumbents

• Woodford Reserve: Brown-Forman-owned premium small-batch bourbon brand at much larger scale. Comparable to Hudson on bourbon category, premium price point, distillery-as-destination positioning, and craft-adjacent branding — though Woodford is materially larger.
• Buffalo Trace Distillery: Sazerac-owned large-scale Kentucky bourbon producer whose visitor experience is a category benchmark. Adjacent incumbent to Hudson on bourbon category, distillery tourism, and craft-adjacent brand storytelling.

Regional players

• Tattersall Distilling: Minneapolis-based craft distillery producing whiskeys, gin, and liqueurs with a tasting room. Comparable to Hudson on small-batch craft spirits production, tasting-room DTC, and diversification across multiple spirit categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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