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A unique grain-based spirit created by distilling a finished barley wine, offering full malt and hop flavor from its base and enjoyable neat or on the rocks.
8398 W Main St, Westfield, NY 14787
Back to ExploreFive & 20 Spirits and Brewing is New York State’s first combination winery, brewery, and distillery, located at 8398 West Main Road (Route 20) in Westfield, New York. Their story is rooted in local agricultural heritage, growing crops on soil enriched by the Whiskey Rebellion, and producing craft spirits and beers on-site where the ingredients never have to travel far from field to glass.
A unique grain-based spirit created by distilling a finished barley wine, offering full malt and hop flavor from its base and enjoyable neat or on the rocks.
Made from local NY apple cider that is fermented, distilled, and aged approximately 15 months in used whiskey barrels, then backsweetened with fresh apple juice.
Limited release bourbon finished an additional 16 months in freshly emptied red wine casks from their own winery, giving the whiskey a rich, fruity note that complements the sweet corn and caramel.
Made with double pot-distilled corn mash (80% corn, 20% distiller’s malt), sweet and grainy with a boozy corn bread character and a dry, clean finish with a slight burn.
Limited release 7-year aged bourbon where the extra aging adds a richer, sweeter profile to complement the corn-heavy mash bill.
Limited release 7-year aged rye whiskey where the extra aging adds a richer, sweeter profile to complement the spicy rye character.
Limited release bourbon aged in new charred American oak barrels then finished in freshly emptied Commiseration Imperial Stout beer casks from their own brewery, giving it a sweeter, roastier character.
Limited release whiskey aged in new charred American oak barrels then transferred to freshly emptied beer casks from their own brewery, giving it a sweeter, fruitier character that complements the rye spice and caramel.
An apple brandy liqueur created from an apple cider spirit base, sweetened with local maple syrup, molasses and sugar, capturing the wonderful fall flavors of their region.
A historically inspired rye spirit produced according to Empire Rye standards to highlight the unique flavors of rye grown in Western New York, meant to revitalize the history and allure of NY state rye whiskey.
A lemon-flavored liqueur crafted from a grape base with dried lemon peel and fresh lemon juice, finished sweet with a delightfully fresh, lemon-zesty character best served chilled or over ice.
Rye whiskey aged in new charred American oak barrels then finished in freshly emptied American Port wine casks from their own winery, yielding a deeper ruby color and rich flavors of red wine, dark fruit and chocolate.
Limited release rye whiskey with extra aging in red wine casks from their own winery, giving it a rich, fruity note that complements the rye spice and caramel.
Rye whiskey aged in new charred American oak barrels then finished in freshly emptied American Sherry wine casks from their own winery, giving it a rich, nutty character that complements the spice and caramel.
Soft caramel and vanilla notes on the nose with sweet corn, robust barrel flavors with dark caramel and smoky undertones followed by hints of rye spice, finishing dry and smoky with a lingering corn aftertaste.
Caramel and vanilla flavors from charred white oak barrels lead with a spicy rye note that becomes more assertive in the finish, crafted to be smoother and more approachable than many rye whiskeys.
Made with 100% rye using very selective distillation cuts and a good amount of malted rye (60%) to give the spirit a roasted grain flavor reminiscent of rye toast.