Who are we? We are just about the coolest place on planet Earth. Having never personally traveled to other parts of the galaxy, we can't quite say "in all the Milky Way" but we're pretty confident that we would make the top 10. Here on Nantucket we have a Winery, Brewery, and Distillery. Nantucket Vineyard was the first arm of our business opening in the early 1980's as a small project of the Long Family. After a few years, Winery employees ended up falling in love with the wine and each other, and voila! - Cisco Brewers was born on the Hudson's stovetop in 1995. Whispers of a brewery floated on the Nantucket wind, catching the ear of a few people, including a Mr. Harman. Using the previously tested and proven formula of starting a business from another business, Winery and Brewery employees enjoyed a few glasses / pints (respectively) together and hatched the idea for Triple Eight Distillery in 2000. All three businesses are constantly evolving, and we now produce a wide variety of world-class wines, beers, and spirits. Come out and enjoy our Nantucket haven- just prepare yourself in case your mind blows up from all the awesomeness. Open everyday year-round, dog and kid friendly!See more..
5.0Ryan & Wood Distilleries(109 reviews) - Interesting out of the way learning experience This location was reported permanently closed Spent < 1 hour Distilleries
Come visit and tour our craft distillery, the first legal distillery on the North Shore since Prohibition! See firsthand how fine hand crafted spirits are made in our beautiful copper pot Still. Learn how we ferment, distill, barrel age and bottle our Beauport Vodka, Knockabout Gin, Folly Cove Rum and Ryan & Wood family of Whiskies. All done on site. The tour, usually guided by Kathy or Bob Ryan, is free and lasts about an hour. Perfect for a quick stop before lunch. We are a hidden gem, just minutes from other Gloucester attractions. Scheduled Tours: Monday,Wednesday,Friday and Saturday, 10:00am and 1:00pm. Call for Private/Group Tours. Check our website for more information.See more..
4.5Running Brook Vineyard & Winery(51 reviews) - Local Wines Worth the Visit Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 AM Distilleries • Wineries & Vineyards
We stopped in to try some nice locally made wines on Memorial Day, and really enjoyed our time here. You are able to get a tasting of their wines (you choose 5), a glass of anything on their menu or a bottle and enjoy it on the winery floor or outside, if the weather is nice (it wasn't the day we visited). The staff is very helpful and happy to answer any questions you have about their wine or the process. You are also able to bring in your own food, so you can turn your visit into a nice picnic! Really worth the visit and we want to visit when the weather is nice!See more..
4.5Short Path Distillery(25 reviews) - Took a Tour of Short Path Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Distilleries
We came here on Mother's Day since my mother-in-law wanted to take a tour of their distillery. Since they allow you to bring in food, we brought in some stuff for a picnic before our tour and chatted with the staff. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and really walked us through how Short Path came to be as well as how they make their different liquors. The tour lasts just over an hour with a cocktail tasting at the end. Our only complaint was that the staff was playing some music in the bar area that was a bit questionable. We totally understand that they work there too and want to hear music to pass the time, but some of the songs were rap songs laced with swear words. Didn't really fit the atmosphere for a Sunday Mother's Day. Short Path is a hidden gem in Everett and is worth the visit!See more..
5.0Privateer Rum(18 reviews) - Great Real Distillery Tour Whether Local or Visiting Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Distilleries
At the edge of a salt marsh in Ipswich, True American Rum is made. Join us for a 90 minute tour and see how Privateer Rum is distilled and aged. Sample our raw ingredients and our spirits. Tours are on Saturdays at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.See more..
The name is dirty, but the place is clean! We walked right in around 3 o'clock on a wintery Saturday afternoon in January. No lines. No waits. We were pleasantly greeted and was able to sample some of the unique cordials and whiskeys at no cost. My favorite was the Cranberry Liquor. We bought a bottle to take home. (I wish I bought more, but we live close by, so I can easily go back.) My husband loved the whiskey. His is gone too!See more..
4.0Pony Shack Cider(4 reviews) - A wonderful small cider brewery Spent < 1 hour Distilleries
We went here for a tour and tasting for Fathers Day. I have to say I was really taken with the place as a small, local business. Nate spent a lot of time answering our questions about cider-making, his path to starting this business, and the struggles of owning a small business during a global pandemic. This is exactly the type of business people should be supporting. We especially enjoyed the Bliss cider, but everything was good.See more..
GlenPharmer is a fully functioning craft distillery located in a beautifully restored 1883 textile mill in the Mine Brook Glen of Franklin, MA. We meticulously create super-premium artisan spirits from grain to glass, including whiskey, vodka, gin, rum and GlenQuila. We offer tours, tastings, a full chef-inspired restaurant menu in our tasting room, as well as onsite bottle and merchandise sales.See more..
