Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery Near Lake George
All photos courtesy Springbrook Hollow Farm.
A farm distillery rooted in Adirondack water.
Tucked into the southern foothills of the Adirondack Park, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery feels both grounded and quietly elevated—like a place that knows exactly what it is.
Just minutes from Lake George and framed by the ridgeline of French Mountain, this family-run distillery offers more than a tasting. It offers a sense of place.
At its core, Springbrook Hollow is about water. Not just any water—but the same pristine Adirondack source that has flowed through this land for generations. Long before copper stills and cocktail menus, the property was known for its clean, reliable spring. Today, that water is still the backbone of every bottle.
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A tasting room that feels like home (with better spirits).
Since our original visit, the distillery has expanded into a larger, beautifully crafted tasting room—built by the owners themselves. It’s the kind of space that strikes a rare balance: polished but unpretentious, welcoming without trying too hard.
Visitors can walk in without a reservation and settle in for a guided tasting—five samples for $5, a deal that feels refreshingly old-school in the best way.
Sly Fox, Springbrook’s small batch artisanal gin.
The entire production space is visible from the tasting room, so while formal tours are brief, the experience is anything but surface-level. Staff members—often family—are quick to answer questions, share stories, and offer thoughtful recommendations.
This isn’t a scripted tasting. It’s a conversation.
What to taste (and what not to miss).
Springbrook Hollow’s lineup is impressively broad, but a few standouts consistently rise to the top.
The vodka is remarkably clean, with a smooth finish that reflects the quality of the water more than anything else. It’s the kind of spirit that converts skeptics—simple, balanced, and quietly confident.
Springbrook's Two Sisters vodka-based Limoncello and Orangecello utilize only the zest of the fruit, resulting in a fresh, fruity flavor.
The gin leans classic, with crisp botanicals that don’t overpower. It plays well in a traditional martini but holds its own on the rocks.
Then there’s the limoncello—arguably the distillery’s signature. Made with painstaking attention (yes, those lemons are hand-zested), it delivers bright citrus without cloying sweetness. It’s the kind of pour that instantly transports you to a summer evening, even in the middle of an Adirondack winter.
Also worth seeking out: the orangecello, a slightly softer, rounder take on citrus that has earned a loyal following across the region.
For whiskey drinkers, the bourbon and rye offer a deeper, more contemplative experience. These aren’t rushed spirits. They’re crafted with patience, and it shows in the layered flavors and warm, lingering finish.
From winter carnival discovery to a destination stop.
Our introduction to Springbrook Hollow came, fittingly, at the Lake George Winter Carnival—a place where great Adirondack finds tend to reveal themselves. A quick sample turned into a longer conversation, then into a return visit to the farm itself.
That trajectory feels typical.
You might first encounter Springbrook Hollow at a restaurant in Bolton Landing or a bar in the Capital Region. But sooner or later, curiosity pulls you here—to the source. And that’s where the experience clicks.
Because this isn’t just about the spirits, it’s about seeing where they come from, meeting the people behind them, and understanding how something as simple as water can shape an entire operation.
A distinctly Adirondack experience.
There are plenty of distilleries across New York State. What sets Springbrook Hollow apart is its sense of place.
The 200-acre property, the views of French Mountain, the quiet rhythm of the surrounding woods—it all feeds into the experience. Even the tasting room, with its visible production area and handcrafted details, reinforces the idea that this is a working farm, not a staged attraction.
It’s also deeply local. While bottles are distributed across the Northeast, there’s something undeniably satisfying about purchasing them here, directly from the people who made them.
And in a region known for craft—from breweries to farms to makers—Springbrook Hollow holds its own. It doesn’t chase trends. It refines what it already does well.
Where it all began; the original distillery and tasting room.
Plan your visit.
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery is located just under 10 miles from Lake George, making it an easy addition to a day of exploring the southern Adirondacks. Whether paired with a hike, a lakeside lunch, or a weekend getaway, it offers a grounded, memorable stop.
No reservations are required for tastings. Come curious, ask questions, and don’t rush it.
Because like the best Adirondack experiences, this one unfolds at its own pace.
For more information, visit Springbrook’s website and Facebook page.
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