Current Spirits
Overview of the Distillery
Current Spirits is a craft distillery in Elmsford, Westchester County, working with modern distillation and blending. The range spans from 100% New York-grown grain-based vodka and gin to Perpetual Whiskey Project blends and individual cask-aged single malts and rye releases. The distillery also produces flavored vodka lemonades and ready-to-drink cocktails and offers online ordering of selected bottles.
History
The company began with a clear focus on modern distillation and blending rather than relying on long maturation periods. Over time, Current Spirits has expanded its lineup to include both clear spirits such as vodka and gin made from New York-grown grain, flavored ready-to-drink products, and a growing whiskey program called the Perpetual Whiskey Project. The distillery has earned local recognition and was named "Best Distillery" by Westchester Magazine in 2020 and 2024, reflecting attention from the community and the media.
Raw Materials and Production
For base production, Current Spirits uses local ingredients; vodka and gin are produced from 100% New York-grown grain. The vodka is distilled to over 190 proof, rests, and undergoes carbon filtration to round out the flavor profile. The gin is built on the vodka by redistillation with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices, with a restrained juniper-forward character as part of the balance. The distillery's workflow includes distillation of clear spirits, blending into ready-to-drink cocktails, and developing whiskey through single malt and rye releases. Tequila for some ready-to-drink cocktails is imported from Mexico and used in blended products.
Maturation and Cask Types
A concrete example is an American Single Malt release labeled Sherry Cask Aged, which documents the use of a sherry fade. Perpetual Whiskey Project is an ongoing blending program where different batches are composed into vintage- and blend-release editions. Small, concrete notes in product descriptions mention oak character and, in one case, a faint peat-smoke finish, reflecting variation in aging and composition.
Whiskies
The range includes both clear, short-aged spirits and barrel-aged whiskey types. On the bottle side, the highlights include New York Vodka and New York Gin (both made from 100% NY grain) as well as a range of whiskey releases: Perpetual Whiskey Project blends (for example 2024 Empire Blend and 2023 Premier Blend), a Sherry Cask Aged American Single Malt, and a Straight Rye. In addition, the distillery operates a number of ready-to-drink and flavored series, which complement the bottle lineup and make the products suitable for both neat serving and in cocktails.
| Whisky | Type / Series | Alcohol | Cask and Style | Flavor Profile | Status |
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| 2024 Empire Blend | New York Single Malt Whiskey; Perpetual Whiskey Project | 45.5 % | smoked/dried | Perpetual Whiskey Project release from 2024 with notes of apple pie filling, dried cranberries and pecan, plus a subdued peat-smoke in the finish.; Nose: Aromas of apple pie filling; Palate: Rich oak notes with dried cranberry and pecan on the palate; Finish: Faint peat-smoke finish | Current |
| 2023 Premier Blend | American Single Malt Whiskey; Perpetual Whiskey Project | 45.5 % | 2023 Premier Blend is an American Single Malt release with dried apricots and spicy tones, as well as juicy charred peach elements and a salted caramel finish.; Nose: Aromas of dried apricot and root beer spices; Palate: Juicy charred peach flavors with soft tones of salted caramel; Finish: Salted caramel finish noted on the palate | Current | |
| Sherry Cask Aged | American Single Malt Whiskey | 52.5 % | Sherry cask | A sherry-cask-aged American Single Malt with aromas of vanilla and dried cherries, followed by brown butter and roasted hazelnuts and a silky, oak-forward finish.; Nose: Resinous aromas of vanilla and dried cherries; Palate: Rich flavors of brown butter and roasted hazelnut; Finish: Silky and oaky | Current |
| Straight Rye Whiskey | Straight Rye Whiskey | 45.5 % | A straight rye release with spicy aromas hinting at cardamom and nutmeg, continued by classic rye spice with cinnamon and faint persimmon sweetness.; Nose: Spicy aromas hint at cardamom and nutmeg; Palate: Classic rye spice with notes of cinnamon and faint persimmon sweetness; Finish: Deep earth tones on the finish | Current |
Whiskies: Style and Flavor Profile
The documented flavor directions range from dried and fresh fruit to spice, oak, and smoke. Several releases carry notes of dried fruits and stone fruits such as apricot, charred peach, and dried cherries, as well as apple elements. Spiciness is pronounced in the rye profile with cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon, while sweeter elements such as salted caramel and brown butter appear in some blends. One of the Perpetual releases also notes a faint peat-smoke finish, so fruitiness, spice, and a light smoke note are present across the products.
Visit the Distillery
The distillery's physical address is listed in Elmsford, NY, but the website's contact block currently indicates "Temporarily Closed" under opening hours. For visitors and partners there is a general contact form as well as a separate wholesale inquiry form for bars, restaurants, and retailers. The webshop also offers online ordering and shipping of selected bottles, while concrete visiting, tour, or tasting offerings are not detailed.
The stated opening hours are Temporarily Closed (as listed on the website).
Philosophy and Craft
Current Spirits deliberately works with contemporary distillation and blending methods to deliver spirits that do not necessarily rely on long aging. A central choice is the use of local ingredients, with vodka and gin produced from 100% New York-grown grain. Combined with blending and selective cask use, this forms the basis of their product development and portfolio strategy.
Awards and Recognitions
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Best Distillery (2020, Best Distillery)
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Best Distillery (2024, Best Distillery)