Hudson Valley Distillers

Overview of the Distillery

Hudson Valley Distillers is a small family-owned distillery in Clermont, New York, where Chris and Jennifer Moyer have been producing small-batch handcrafted spirits using ingredients from their own Hudson Valley 'backyard' since 2014. In addition to hand-distilled spirits, they have developed and commercialized ready-to-pour bottled cocktails under Hudson Cocktail Company, which was launched in 2021.

History

The history begins in 2014 when Chris and Jennifer Moyer moved from Northern Virginia to the Hudson Valley to create a distillery based on local ingredients and small-scale craftsmanship. Chris was responsible for the distillation, while Jennifer developed cocktails for the tasting room. The company gradually grew, and in 2019 Jennifer's brother, Stephen Theiss, joined to help with packaging. During COVID‑19 in 2020 the family shifted parts of production to hand sanitizer and began batch-selling 'to-go' cocktails. Experiences from this led in 2021 to the launch of Hudson Cocktail Company and an increased focus on ready-made products.

Ingredients and Production

The production is handmade and takes place in small batches. The raw materials are sourced locally in the Hudson Valley and described as coming from the distillery's own 'backyard'. Chris Moyer serves as the distiller, while Jennifer Moyer develops recipes and batching processes for the ready-mixed cocktails. During the pandemic they expanded production capacity to also produce hand sanitizer. The work is characterized by a farm-to-bottle approach, a focus on natural ingredients, and small-scale craftsmanship.

Maturation and Barrel Types

There are no documented details about the use of casks, barrel types, or aging times for the distillery's spirits in the material provided.

Whiskeys

The range consists of small batches of handcrafted spirits and a series of ready-to-pour bottled cocktails under Hudson Cocktail Company, launched in 2021. The products are marketed as available and authentic, made from local ingredients and sold through local retailers and online.

Visit the Distillery

The tasting room is currently closed to the public. Product purchases can be made through local spirit retailers or via the distillery's webshop. The material does not specify fixed opening hours, guided tours, or tastings; for inquiries, an email address and phone number are provided.

Philosophy and Craft

Hudson Valley Distillers operates under the motto 'Time Well Spent' and aims to create quality time through good drinks. They practice a farm-to-bottle approach, prioritize simple and natural ingredients, and focus on accessible, authentic products without unnecessary fuss. The company highlights family-owned operations and inclusion as central values.