The Astoria Distilling Company, based in
Queens, New York, was established in
2014. Founder
Chris Murillo left his job where he’d practiced law for nine years, and set to work creating the first distillery in Queens since Prohibition.
The small, family-run company describes its mission as creating premium Spirits that challenge the status quo. There’s currently only one Spirit under their belt (as well as a bar) –
Queens Courage Gin. The Spirit is produced at a third party distillery while the Astoria Distilling Company is currently waiting on permits and licenses to proceed with its own distillery build. Watch this space…