Claremont Distillery

About the Distillery

Claremont Distillery is located in Hamburg, New Jersey and combines a farm-to-glass approach with a visitor experience in a larger production facility. The distillery produces award-winning vodkas, a five-grain bourbon, and other specialty spirits, and offers tours, tastings, mixology courses, and private events in a space of more than 11,000 square feet.

Ingredients and Production

Production takes place in a working distillery, where fermentation tanks, stills, and barrel rooms are part of daily operations. The vodkas are potato-based, while the bourbon is a five-grain blend consisting of corn, wheat, rye, malted barley, and oats. The distillery performs blending and bottling on site and emphasizes that using local ingredients ties the product to the region's agriculture. Mixology courses and tours include visits to the production floor so participants can see fermentation tanks, stills, and aging rooms in use.

Maturation and Barrel Types

Aging takes place in the distillery's barrel rooms. For Tracks and Rails Five Grain Bourbon, five years of aging is specifically mentioned, while the pages do not provide details about barrel types or previous contents. Barrel rooms are also part of the visiting experience, where guests can see the storage area during tours.

Whiskies

The range includes potato-based vodkas in both neutral and fruit-infused varieties (blueberry and peach) as well as a five-grain bourbon under the Tracks & Rails series. The products are presented for both bar and cocktail use and are included in the distillery's tasting programs and educational offerings. Some variants are highlighted for awards and recognition, which are used as part of the offerings during tours and private events.

Whisky	Type / Series	Alcohol	Age	Barrel and Style	Tasting Notes	Status
Claremont Plain Vodka	Vodka	40 %			Potato-based 80-proof vodka, praised by Wine Enthusiast with 93 points and described as suitable for classic spirit-forward cocktails such as martinis.	Current; Core range
Claremont Blueberry Vodka	Vodka	35 %			Potato-based 70-proof vodka, formulated to capture natural essence of ripe blueberries without excessive sweetness; suitable for fruity cocktails or a modern martini.	Current; Core range
Claremont Peach Vodka	Vodka	35 %			Potato-based 70-proof vodka designed to capture sun-ripened peaches in a subtle and authentic form without excessive sweetness; suitable for light, refreshing cocktails.	Current; Core range
Tracks and Rails Five Grain Bourbon	Bourbon; Tracks & Rails	44 %	5 years	Barrel	88-proof bourbon made from a blend of five grains, aged five years. The product description highlights balance, sweetness, and smoothness, as well as Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.	Current; Core range

Whisky Styles and Flavor Profiles

The portfolio ranges from fruit-driven vodkas to a sweeter, rounded bourbon. The flavored vodkas highlight blueberries and peaches as concrete fruit notes, while the bourbon is described as sweet and notably smooth. These elements — blueberries, peaches, and the bourbon's sweetness/smoothness — are recurring in the product texts and provide a practical compass for what to expect in a tasting.

Visiting the Distillery

The distillery is open to visitors with both planned tours and tastings as well as select walk-in options. Some experiences require reservations, while others accept drop-ins; bookings and classes can be arranged by phone. The facilities include a large space for production, tastings, and private events, and regular events such as live music on Saturdays are held.

The stated opening hours are Mon–Wed: Closed; Thu–Fri: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Philosophy and Craft

Claremont's approach is based on the farm-to-glass principle: local ingredients, careful raw material selection, and precision in distilling, blending, and bottling. The distillery combines production with education and guest experiences to promote understanding of how ingredients and processes influence the final product.

Sustainability

Use of local ingredients from New Jersey farms (farm-to-glass).

Awards and Recognitions

93 points (93 points, Claremont Plain Vodka)
Double Gold (Double Gold, Tracks and Rails Five Grain Bourbon)

Latest News

Find Live Music and Local Spirits Every Saturday Near NYC – 2026-05-22

Claremont Distillery hosts live music every Saturday, with rotating performers paired with the distillery's spirits in a relaxed atmosphere.

Enjoy Walk-In Craft Spirit Tastings in Sparta, NJ Area – 2026-04-22

Front tasting room offers walk-in tastings of the distillery's award-winning spirits; no reservation required on select days.

Plan Your Private Event at a Working Distillery in Warwick, NY Area – 2026-03-23

Option for private events in a flexible space with a capacity for 200 guests and full coordination support.

Learn Mixology at Claremont Distillery Near Mountain Creek Resort, NJ – 2026-02-21

Hands-on mixology courses led by Carlos Ruiz, using Claremont's own vodka, bourbon, and specialty spirits. Classes combine demonstration, instruction, and practice for all levels.

Discover Craft Distillery Tours and Tastings in Hamburg, NJ – 2025-12-23

Guided tours and premium tastings focusing on farm-to-glass production and the distillery's craftsmanship.