Historie

All Points West Distillery is located in Newark’s Ironbound and is named after the Jersey Central Railroad, which connected Ellis Island with All Points West. They offer an Atlantic interpretation of old-world distilling and produce in small batches in Newark, only 6 miles from America’s first distillery. Founder Gil Spaier moved to Ironbound and was fascinated by the immigrants' history and the water quality in Newark's Watershed, which has been an important part of the production. The distillery opened in 2017 and has since won numerous awards, including Whisky of the Year and gold medals at USA Spirits Ratings, as well as recognition for packaging and design.

Produktion / Fremstilling

Historical techniques from the Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, and Britain blend with American approaches to create products in small batches in Newark. APW produces two transatlantic pot still whiskeys, and all production is grain-to-bottle at the distillery in Newark’s Ironbound. Malt milling occurs on-site, where malt comes from County Cork, Ireland, and milling of the grain (primarily organic New York state corn) takes place on-site. Fermentation occurs in small open wash backs, and distillation is carried out in two Holstein-style copper and stainless steel stills. Aging takes place in virgin American white oak barrels and bottling also takes place on-site. The whiskies are 92 proof and described with notes of cedar and light smoke, as well as fruity and spicy elements.

Distillery services also include a range of other products and limited editions: Malt and Grain Pot Still Whiskey and Grain and Malt Pot Still Whiskey are described as two historic pot still whiskeys—both produced in Newark. In addition, Mid-Atlantic Pot Still Rye, Kill Van Kull Rum, Cathouse Gin and Cathouse Pink Pepper Gin as well as Bone Black Vodka and Bone Black Black Pepper Vodka are produced. Limited editions include Stout-Cask Finish and Cask-Strength editions.

Produkter / Whisky-serien

APW Malt and Grain Pot Still Whiskey (92 proof): an Atlantic pot still whiskey based on Irish malt and grain, aged in virgin American white oak. Notes described as cedar and light smoke. APW Grain Pot Still Whiskey (92 proof): grain- and malt-based whiskey with notes of hazelnut and fruity spices. APW Mid-Atlantic Pot Still Rye (97 points, Double Gold): a corn-free rye inspired by an older Mid-Atlantic rye tradition with a blend of rye, barley and malted grain. Limited Editions include Stout Cask Finish (whiskey finishing in stout-finish casks at 62% ABV) and Grain and Malt Pot Still Whiskey with stout finish. In addition to whiskies, one finds Kill Van Kull Single Pot Still Rum as well as Cathouse Gin, Cathouse Pink Pepper Gin and Bone Black Vodka ranges in the lineup.

Besøg og Oplevelser

On Saturdays and select Sundays, Distillery Tour and Tastings are held, which include a guided tour, a welcome cocktail, a 30-minute tour and a 40-minute tasting of four spirits with the option to purchase bottles and cocktails. The tasting takes place in the tasting room, and the distillery is located at 73 Tichenor Street, Newark, NJ 07114. Local delivery is available via partners in the Newark and NYC area.

Filosofi

All Points West combines historical distilling methods from Holland, Ireland, Scotland, and Britain with American approaches and water from Newark's Watershed. The goal is to produce small batches and to be "We Make Whiskey From Scratch" – an approach that emphasizes craftsmanship and historical inspiration in every glass.