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Cooperstown Distillery

Overview of the Distillery

Cooperstown Distillery is located in Cooperstown, New York, and is positioned as Otsego County's local distillery with a focus on handcrafted spirits. The distillery combines production with two Beverage Exchange spaces in Cooperstown and Saratoga Springs, where visitors can taste, buy and enjoy cocktails based on their own releases.

History

Cooperstown Distillery established itself as a local player with a community-focused mission and retail operation through its Beverage Exchange spaces. In October 2019, the distillery marked its launch event, and since then the company has participated in larger regional events, including the Saratoga Race Course in 2023. The products have gained industry recognition: Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey received a gold medal in June 2023, and Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey won gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in February 2024. The distillery has expanded distribution and announced availability in new markets, for example Korea in November 2024, and has published signature and elite editions in collaboration with notable names.

Raw Materials and Production

The distillery produces several American spirit types using ingredients sourced from New York State. For their Barry Larkin Straight Bourbon they use a proprietary four-grain mash consisting of 65% corn and 35% oats, rye and barley. This and other bottles are made in small batches, and the tours at 11 Railroad Avenue include a barrel tasting and a tasting flight, which ties production closely to the storytelling in the tasting room. Production highlights locally sourced New York grains as a central element.

Aging and Barrel Types

For their straight bourbon releases, new charred oak barrels are used for aging. Several bottles are produced as small-batch releases, and barrel tastings are included in the tours, highlighting the role of barrel aging in product development.

Whiskeys

The range is marketed, among other names, under Cooperstown Select and includes Straight Bourbon, American Single Malt, and Blended Whiskey. Barry Larkin Elite Edition is a concrete small-batch straight bourbon example with a documented four-grain mash and aging in new charred oak barrels. Other named releases and signature series appear in the distillery's press and blog materials.

Whisky	Type / Series	Alcohol	Barrel and Style	Flavor Profile	Status
Barry Larkin Elite Edition Cooperstown Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey	Straight Bourbon Whiskey	50%	New charred oak barrels	Small-batch straight bourbon made in New York State on a proprietary four-grain mash (65% corn; 35% oats, rye and barley) and aged in new charred oak barrels. Nose: Spicy: cloves and allspice; Taste: Rich, with notes of burnt caramel, butterscotch and honey; Finish: Smooth and rounded	Specialty Item - may require up to 4-6 weeks for delivery
Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey	Straight American Single Malt Whiskey
Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey	American Blended Whiskey
Andre Dawson Elite Edition Bourbon Whiskey	Bourbon Whiskey
Greg Norman Luxury and Elite Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskeys	Straight Bourbon Whiskey

General Flavor Profile

Visiting the Distillery

The distillery welcomes visitors in Cooperstown at 11 Railroad Avenue and operates Beverage Exchange facilities at 73 Main Street (Cooperstown) and 453 Broadway (Saratoga Springs). Retail and bar opening hours are published for both locations, and tours of the distillery include a back-of-house tour, barrel tastings, a tasting flight, 20% off purchases, and a shot glass. Tours typically run at 3:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays now through September 26.

The Beverage Exchange facilities function both as daily retail stores and as cocktail lounges in the evenings.

The listed opening hours are:

Retail – Cooperstown: Sun–Thu 10:00–21:00, Fri–Sat 10:00–22:00
Bar & Lounge – Cooperstown: Sun–Thu 15:00–21:00, Fri–Sat 15:00–22:00
Saratoga Retail: Sun 12:00–22:00, Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00, Fri–Sat 11:00–00:00
Saratoga Bar: Mon–Thu 14:00–22:00, Fri 14:00–00:00, Sat 11:00–00:00, Sun 12:00–22:00

Philosophy and Craft

The distillery's practices are grounded in craft and the use of locally sourced ingredients from New York State. Inspiration is drawn from local literature and nature, and through their own Beverage Exchange spaces they actively promote local brewers, wineries, and cider producers alongside their own spirits.

Awards and Recognitions

Gold Medal (2024, Gold Medal, Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey)
Gold Medal (2023, Gold Medal, Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey)
New York Rum Distillery of the Year

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