History

White Dog Distilling was founded in 2016 by Carlo and Alecia Catucci in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in the historic Lorraine Mills. Together they formed a distillery family known as "The Pack" with friends Vin Greene and Eric Sylvestre. According to the website, White Dog is more than a distillery: it's a gathering place for spirit enthusiasts and newcomers, where craft meets camaraderie and community, and where grain-to-glass production is the focus. The philosophy is that they will never serve a drop they wouldn't enjoy themselves. The company describes itself as a micro-distillery and tasting room in Pawtucket, where guests can experience spirits from grain to glass and build new friendships.

Production

White Dog Distilling follows a grain-to-glass approach in their micro-distillery and tasting room. Puppy Bourbon is produced with a mash bill of 85% corn and 15% malted barley and rests in 5-gallon barrels for about 5 months – hence it is described as a young bourbon. As the company matures, 12-month, 2-year, and 5-year bourbons are also expected. Cornucopia Cold Brew Whiskey consists of 85% corn and 15% malted barley and is aged in Puppy Bourbon barrels, after which it is diluted to 75 proof with Nitro Cart Cold Brew. Blackstone Gin is a traditional gin, which also has barrel-rested batches, providing a sweeter, oak-forward sipping experience. The productions also include Lella’s Limoncello as well as Ginger Infused versions, and a range of Tailgate and seasonal moonshine variants, all produced in small batches.

Products

• Puppy Bourbon: 85% corn, 15% malted barley; 5 months in 5-gallon barrels; notes of vanilla and caramel; characteristic smoke and heat on the palate; can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.
• Cornucopia Cold Brew Whiskey: 85% corn, 15% malted barley; aged in Puppy Bourbon barrels; 75 proof; diluted with Nitro Cart Cold Brew.
• Spiced Rum: small-batch white rum infused with dried fruits and spices.
• Blackstone Gin: floral with citrus notes; not too dry; barrel-rested batches give a sweet, oak-forward sip.
• Lella’s Limoncello and Lella’s Limoncello Ginger Infused: Italian-inspired recipe; 38% ABV; lower sugar and higher proof; Ginger Infused adds ginger.
• Tailgate Moonshine: many flavor variants, including Jalapeño Lime, Cinnamon Apple, Pumpkin Spice Maple, Salted Caramel, Peppermint Bark; options for neat, cocktails or as a base in mixed drinks.
• Azalea Moonshine and Azalea Spritz: floral bouquet with Pineapple and Lemon; ideal as a spritzer.
• Mixed Cocktails To-Go: ready-to-drink 750 ml bottles for at-home enjoyment, called “Doggone Good Cocktails”.

Visits / Experiences

White Dog Distilling offers a range of experiences: Cocktail Crafting Class, Distillery Tour (Exclusive Distillery Tour led by The Pack), Barrel Life private events, and a Cocktail Trailer for off-premise events. A combined experience named "Cocktails & Craft" is also offered, including a hidden tasting and hands-on mixology in the tasting room.

Philosophy

According to White Dog Distilling, the art of distillation is an elegant blend of artistry and scientific precision, with the goal of creating spirits from grain to glass. The term "White Dog" refers to moonshine and serves as the clean starting point for more complex, barrel-aged spirits. The Pack consists of Carlo and Alecia Catucci and their friends Eric Sylvestre and Vin Greene, and they emphasize craftsmanship, camaraderie, and community – and that they only produce spirits they would enjoy themselves.