Clayton Distillery - Temporarily Closed

40164 State Rte 12, Clayton, NY 13624

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40164 State Rte 12, Clayton, NY 13624
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About

Clayton Distillery was established in 2012 and opened for business in April 2013. It is a farm-based distillery located in the beautiful Thousand Islands region of Northern New York, the first of its kind in the area. Their philosophy is simple: Homegrown. Handcrafted. Start with locally grown raw materials, learn from your mistakes, and improve every batch.

Spirits

Admiral's Berry Flavored Vodka

A berry flavored vodka beginning with 191 proof grain neutral spirit, diluted to below 100 proof, carbon filtered, then infused with NYS produced strawberry, blueberry & raspberry juice and distilled a third time.

Apple Pie Shine

An American classic 101 proof apple pie shine, loved with cranberry juice & ginger ale or mixed with apple cider.

Bottled in Bond Corn Whisky

A 100 proof whisky distilled from bourbon mash and aged 7 years in new, toasted white oak barrels, not chill filtered, with an amazing butterscotch aroma and flavor.

Cherry Shine

A 101 proof cherry shine that offers a genuine cherry flavor (not maraschino), great mixed with lemonade or Coca Cola/Pepsi for an ‘adult cherry cola’.

Flagship Vodka

Their very first spirit produced back in 2013, made from predominantly corn with small amounts of rye and malted barley, finished 191 proof vodka that is carbon filtered for a clean, smooth end product.

Garlic Flavored Vodka

A savory 80 proof vodka carbon filtered and infused with fresh garlic grown by a family friend, steeped for 2-4 days, perfect for Bloody Marys, dirty martinis, or cooking.

Heatwave Cinnamon Whisky

A 80 proof cinnamon whisky double distilled from bourbon mash to 175 proof, aged 5-6 years in used bourbon barrels, then infused with cinnamon sticks for several days and sweetened with homemade simple syrup.

Lemonade Shine - 101 Proof

A 101 proof lemonade shine, consistently a customer favorite, good with iced tea, flavored seltzer or club soda.

Lemonade Shine - 48 Proof

A 48 proof lemonade shine that’s good with just about anything, try it with iced tea, flavored seltzer or club soda and a fresh lemon wedge.

Limoncello

A light, refreshing 48 proof spirit made by hand-zesting approximately 2,000 lemons and steeping the zest in 191 proof grain neutral spirit for a minimum of ninety days.

Maple Strawberry Liqueur

A 45 proof liqueur inspired by fresh strawberries with pancakes and maple syrup, fantastic mixed with maple whisky or drizzled over ice cream.

NY Straight Bourbon Whisky

A customer favorite bourbon made from 83% corn, 11% rye, 6% malted barley, double distilled to just under 160 proof, aged 4-5 years in medium charred new white oak barrels with notes of butterscotch, vanilla, caramel & chocolate.

Peach Vanilla Shine

A low proof shine that tastes like a sweet summer cobbler, delightful mixed with raspberry iced tea or by itself on the rocks.

Raspberry Liqueur

A fruity, sweet 45 proof liqueur that tastes like raspberry jam, ideal for mules, mimosas, or enjoying on the rocks.

Rhubarbe Fraise (Strawberry) Liqueur

A 45 proof liqueur inspired by the owner’s mother’s homemade pies, perfect for sangria, cosmo, or mixing with flavored seltzer.

Shoal Finder Gin

A London Dry ‘Gin Lovers Gin’ with strong juniper flavor, made from grain neutral spirit, carbon filtered, and pot distilled to 150 proof.

Shoal Finder Gin - Navy Strength Gin

A stronger 115 proof version of their flagship gin with the same botanicals and spices, pot distilled to 150 proof with strong juniper flavor.

Thousand Islands Maple Whisky

One of their most popular products made from only 2 ingredients: whisky and pure local maple syrup, double distilled from bourbon mash to 175 proof and aged 5-7 years in used bourbon barrels.

Two Dog Moonshine

A smooth, sweet 92 proof white dog whisky made from bourbon mash (83% corn, 11% rye, 6% malted barley), double pot distilled to 155 proof.