Jersey Spirits

Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. is a “TRUE Craft Distillery” located in Fairfield, New Jersey, known for producing a wide range of ultra-premium, handcrafted spirits from grain to glass. They pride themselves on using locally sourced raw materials and producing all their spirits in-house, including mashing, fermenting, distilling, aging, blending, and bottling.

Specific Features based on their Website and User Reviews:

• Grain-to-Glass Production: They control every step of the distilling process, ensuring quality and a unique product.
• Diverse Spirit Portfolio: They offer a large selection of spirits, including:
  • Whiskeys: Crossroads Bourbon Whiskey (claimed as the first commercially produced Bourbon in NJ since Prohibition), Patriot’s Trail Bourbon (award-winning, named best Whiskey in NJ by liquor.com), High Point Rye Whiskey, Cherrywood Smoked Single Malt Whisky, Barnegat White Whiskey.
  • Vodkas: Main Street Hot Pepper Vodka (infused with habanero, serrano, Italian long hots, and jalapeno peppers), various others.
  • Gins: DSP.7 Gin, Jersey Hooch Cherry Smash Flavored Gin.
  • “Jersey Hooch” Line: Lower alcohol products designed for approachable libations or cocktails, including seasonal varieties like Holiday Nip (cranberry, apple, ginger, maple syrup) and Apple Pie (made with real cold-pressed apples, sugar, and spices).
  • Rum: Busted Barrel Rum.
• Tasting Room: They offer a tasting room where visitors can enjoy craft cocktails made with their spirits.
• Cocktail Flights: They offer flights, including an Espresso Martini Flight with classic, raspberry chocolate, and pistachio variations.
• Tours: They offer tours of their distillery to educate visitors on the craft distilling process.
• Bottle Sales: Spirits are available for purchase directly from the tasting room, at farmers markets, and through participating retailers.
• Curbside Pickup and Online Ordering: They provide convenient options for purchasing their products.
• Family-Owned and Operated: The distillery is run by co-founders John, Sue, and Betty, with two generations of distillers involved.
• Local Artist Collaboration: They enlist local New Jersey artist Brett Strothers for their spirit label designs.
• Customer Service & Atmosphere: User reviews frequently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff, great drinks, and inviting atmosphere. Many highlight the delicious and unique cocktails.

Regular Events they Hold:

• Distillery Tours and Tastings: These are offered on days they are open, with reservations suggested due to popularity.
• Classes: They offer classes on infusions and cocktail craft.
• Participation in Local Events: They are known to participate in various local events, festivals, and charity functions, such as the Taste of Montclair, Taste of Bloomfield, Montclair Film Festival, and others. (Specific recurring annual events may vary, so checking their website or social media for the most current schedule is recommended).

Website:

• https://jerseyspirits.com/

Business Hours (Tasting Room Cocktail Service and Curbside Pick Up):

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Curbside Pick Up: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: Curbside Pick Up: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: Curbside Pick Up: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: Curbside Pick Up: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM; On-Premise (Indoor/Outdoor): 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday: Curbside Pick Up: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM; On-Premise (Indoor/Outdoor): 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday: Curbside Pick Up: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM; On-Premise (Indoor/Outdoor): 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM