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DikinDurt Distillery
Overview of the Distillery
DikinDurt is a microdistillery in the Mohawk Valley at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains, producing handcrafted spirits from New York State-grown grains. The place combines small-scale pot still production with local collaborations on barrel-making and raw materials. In Herkimer, the distillery runs a tasting room where you can sample the products and see the 100-gallon copper pot still.
History
DikinDurt presents itself online with a website profile whose copyright year is 2019. The page describes the distillery's position as a microdistillery in the Mohawk Valley and documents product development that has progressed from a corn-based Mohawk Valley Moonshine to several infused varieties and an aged bourbon. The moonshine has become the basis for fruit infusions with raspberries, blackberries and blueberries as well as sweeter blends with local honey and maple. In parallel, there is a straight bourbon that is double-distilled and stated to be aged at least 2½ years in a new charred oak fade produced by a local cooper. The tasting room in Herkimer also functions as a sales and outreach venue, tying production closely to local suppliers and craftsmanship.
Raw Materials and Production
The ingredients are declared as New York State-grown grains, and the moonshine base is corn-dominated with a blend of rye and barley for spice and sweetness. The distillery's facilities include a 100-gallon copper pot still, and the bourbon is described as double-distilled. Several products rest on oak as part of the process; this resting is used either as preparation for blending with local ingredients or as a step before fruit or spice infusion. The craftsmanship emphasizes local grounding: it mentions collaboration with a local cooper for producing the new charred oak fade, and blending and infusion use local ingredients such as honey and maple syrup. The production description highlights a small-scale, handmade approach and concrete steps such as resting on oak, infusion, and blending over industrial methods.
Maturation and Cask Types
The bourbon is aged in a new charred oak fade, tied to a local cooper, and aged at least 2½ years. For the moonshine base, resting on oak is used as a repeated technique: products rest on wood to mellow the spirit, after which some variants are blended with honey or maple and others are infused with berries or spices. This approach combines traditional oak aging for aged releases with short wood resting steps as the basis for infused and blended products.
Whiskies
The portfolio consists of a straight bourbon and a wide range of moonshine-based products under the Mohawk Valley label. The moonshine is available in original form (XXX) and in infused variants with raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. There are also sweeter, blended versions such as Honey Buzz (blend with local honey) and Toasted Maple (blend with local maple syrup) as well as a spicy Fire edition with cinnamon and long red chili peppers. The bourbon represents the distillery's aged whiskey side, while the moonshines form the flavor-focused part of the range.
| Whisky | Type / Series | Alcohol | Age | Cask and Style | Flavor Profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DikinDurt Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Bourbon Whiskey | 45% | At least 2½ years | New charred oak barrel | Straight bourbon, double-distilled and aged at least 2½ years in a new charred oak fade/cask provided by a local cooper. | Current; Core range |
| Mohawk Valley Moonshine XXX | Moonshine | 45% | Oak (rested on oak) | Corn-based moonshine, using a blend of rye and barley for extra spice and sweetness. | Current; Core range | |
| Mohawk Valley Raspberry Moonshine XXX | Moonshine (flavoured) | 40% | Oak (rested on oak); finish: Infused with raspberries and natural flavors after resting | Original Mohawk Valley Moonshine, rested on oak and subsequently infused with raspberries and natural flavors. | Current; Core range | |
| Mohawk Valley Blackberry Moonshine XXX | Moonshine (flavoured) | 40% | Oak (rested on oak); finish: Infused with blackberries and natural flavors after resting | Original moonshine rested on oak and infused with blackberries and natural flavors. | Current; Core range | |
| Mohawk Valley Blueberry Moonshine XXX | Moonshine (flavoured) | 40% | Oak (rested on oak); finish: Infused with blueberries and natural flavors after resting | Original moonshine rested on oak and infused with blueberries and natural flavors. | Current; Core range | |
| Honey Buzz Moonshine | Moonshine (honey blended) | 37.5% | Oak (rested on oak) + blending; finish: Rested on oak then blended with pure local honey | Honey Buzz is made from the original Mohawk Valley moonshine, rested on oak and blended with pure local honey. | Current; Core range | |
| Toasted Maple Moonshine | Moonshine (maple blended) | 37.5% | Oak (rested on oak) + blending; finish: Rested on oak then blended with pure local maple syrup | Toasted Maple is based on the original moonshine, rested on oak and blended with local maple syrup. | Current; Core range | |
| Mohawk Valley Fire | Spiced / infused spirit | 35% | Oak (rested on oak) + infusion; finish: Rested on oak then infused with Cinnamon & long red hot chili peppers | Spiced version rested on oak and infused with cinnamon and long red hot chili peppers (Hot & spicy). | Current; Core range |
The Style and Flavor Profile of the Whiskies
There are three recurring flavor directions in the range: fruit notes from the infused moonshines (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries), sweetness from blends with local honey and maple in Honey Buzz and Toasted Maple, and spicy heat in the Fire edition, infused with cinnamon and long red chili peppers. Oak aging or resting on oak is a common thread that ties the aged and flavor-treated products together.
Visiting the Distillery
The distillery runs a tasting room at 115 Smith Rd in Herkimer, where complimentary tastings are offered. Visitors can see a 100-gallon copper pot still in the tasting room and find local craft beers available. For practical questions, you can contact the distillery at the listed phone number.
Philosophy and Craft
DikinDurt emphasizes handmade production and local roots. The distillery uses New York State-grown grains, collaborates with local suppliers including a cooper for aging, and uses local ingredients such as honey and maple in blending and infusion. The aim is to produce spirits that reflect the region's ingredients and craftsmanship.