Hillrock Estate Distillery

One of the Few “Field-to-Glass” Whiskey Producers in the World 

Hillrock Estate Distillery is located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley two hours north of New York overlooking rolling hills and the distant Berkshire Mountains. Prime farmland, crystal clear water, favorable climate and a rich local history of fine spirits make a unique terroir which is profoundly expressed in Hillrock’s whiskeys.

Hillrock House was carefully restored in 2006 and the Palladian window above the entry is proudly displayed on the Hillrock bottle. Original twelve over twelve, wavy glass windows, hand planed wide board floors and period doors and trim speak of another era. The fine details and craftsmanship of the house reflect the pride of the region two hundred years ago and Hillrock’s commitment to quality and tradition.

The Hillrock Distillery, Malt House, Granary and Barrel Houses are located at the center of the estate surrounded by rolling grain fields. Integrated into the landscape, the traditional barn structures convey a simple, timeless elegance. The complex also forms the heart of their “field-to-glass” craft distilling operation.

Hillrock is proud to be one of the few “field-to-glass” whiskey producers in the world and the first USA distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate grown grain. Hillrock’s commitment to quality embodies the rich history of artisanal distilling in the Hudson Valley. By controlling every aspect of production from planting & harvesting heirloom grains, to smoking their malt, to crafting whiskies in their copper pot still, to aging in small oak barrels and hand bottling, we are able to create the highest quality whiskies reflecting the unique local terroir.
 

The Distillery houses Hillrock’s custom-made copper distillation equipment. The copper pot still, mash tun and spirit receiver were hand made by American craftsmen to their specifications. Housed in a traditional barn, the state-of-the-art equipment provides master distiller Dave Pickerell with extraordinary control over the character and quality of each individual small batch of the distillery's premier artisanal spirits.