Like craft brews before it, small-batch distilleries are having a moment in New Jersey, mixing up handcrafted whiskeys, bourbons, vodkas, rums, and gins. And visiting one is an experience—you get a behind-the-scenes look at how spirits are made, cozy tasting rooms to try the locally-made gins, vodkas, and bourbons, a curated and inventive cocktail menu, as well as a place to hang out (think beer garden meets winery). Visit the first distillery in Asbury Park since the Prohibition at Asbury Park Distilling Co., take a tour and sip on Blueberry Honey Vodka at Sourland Mountain Spirits in Hopewell, or sit outside by the firepits on a cool night while you have a cocktail or mocktail at Wildfther Distillery in Haddonfield. Scroll down to find a local distillery to reserve a table or tour near you, and for more places to toast with friends, check out our guides on where to find local wineries or breweries in NJ. (feature photo credit: @nautispirits)

Distilleries Across New Jersey

Distilleries in North Jersey

All Points West Distillery
This distillery, named after the Jersey Central Railroad that connected Ellis Island to All Points West, offers award-winning spirits that combine old-world European techniques with modern ones in Newark’s Ironbound district. 
73 Tichenor Street, Newark, NJ 07114 

Bellemara Distillery
A blend of traditional Scottish production techniques and American innovations make this distillery stand out, with a tasting room, winter igloo, and a space for private events.
2 Clerico Lane, Building 5, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Claremont Distillery 
Sip on bourbon or vodka (made entirely from potatoes) in their Front Tasting Room or Bourbon Room. They also offer private events and classes, including a cocktail-making class using their spirits and fresh ingredients. 
3619 Route 94, Hamburg, NJ 07419

Jersey Spirits Distilling Co
Unique flavors like Jersey Hooch Apple Pie, Barnegat White Maple Whiskey, and Main Street Hot Pepper Vodka round out this true craft distillery in NJ. Stop by for a taste or tour to see their methods of incorporating local ingredients. 
1275 Bloomfield Avenue, Building 7, Unit 40B, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Milk Street Distillery
With multiple award-winning spirits, a comprehensive menu of creative and classic cocktails, and a calendar of events, including food trucks, music bingo, bands, and trivia nights, Milk Street, the first distillery in Sussex County in 70 years, is a fun spot to meet up with friends. 
1 Milk Street, Building 1, Branchville, NJ 07826

Silk City Distillers
Drink local and enjoy handcrafted spirits, including Silk City Straight Bourbon, White Rum, Gin, and Vodka.
321 River Road, Unit 5, Clifton, NJ 07014

Sourland Mountain Spirits
Lavender gin? Yes, please. This distillery is kid and pet-friendly, so book a tour, learn about their passion and process, and have a delicious farm-to-table lunch from the neighboring farm after the tour. 
130 Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road, Hopewell, NJ 08525

Tree City Spirits
With savory vodka flavors like Jalapeno Vodka and flower-laced ones like Lavender, Hibiscus, and Rose, booking a tour and tasting is a yummy experience. 
835 Fairfield Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Distilleries in Central Jersey

3BR Distillery
Producing Russian craft spirits made from split peas that the owner’s Russian grandfather created during the soft prohibition era in the Soviet Union, 3BR mixes up ingenious cocktails in a kitschy and colorful tasting room with live music, food events, and tastings. 
7 Main Street, Keyport, NJ 07735

Asbury Park Distilling Co.
The first and only distillery in Asbury Park since the prohibition, this spot has a tasting room where you can enjoy signature gin and bourbons and their newest Aquavit Espresso Limoncello.
527 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Colts Neck Stillhouse
Have a fun night at this distillery with a swank cocktail parlor and inventive cocktails, like the Goldeneye, featuring rosemary, honey, amaro, and bourbon. 
304 Route 34, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Garden State Distillery
Their signature spirits range from vodka to bourbon or whiskey, using locally grown ingredients. They also have a variety of cocktails, from an Espressotini to a Peach Cosmo.
13 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753

Mission Spirits
This distillery combines unique flavors and artistic vibes from the Glasstown Arts District of historic Millville. Book a table beforehand, and bring your own food to relax in their sleek tasting room with subway tiles and warm leather chairs. 
215 Buck Street, Millville, NJ 08332

Nauti Spirits
This coastal distillery has unique farm-to-bottle drinks like Strawberry Basil Vodka on a 60-acre working farm. Bring a lawn chair and hang for a while with food trucks and live music on the expansive grassy area in front of the vintage nautical tasting room. 
916 Shunpike Road, Cape May, NJ 08204

Pine Tavern Distillery
New Jersey’s first farming distillery, take in the beautiful countryside while you sip delicious spirits right from their farm. Try the Muddy Run Jersey Style Honey White, a small batch bourbon blended with honey. 
149A Pine Tavern Road, Monroeville, NJ 08343

Striped Lion Distilling
If rum is your drink, a stop at this small-batch, rum-centric craft distillery is where you can find all things rum, including a menu of cocktail favorites like Pina Coladas and Daiquiris. 
740 North Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096

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