Apr 17, 2025 | Distillery News Stories
We know that our online calendar is a little wonky – it shows when we post things but not always in that month. Trust us – we’re working on it. BUT we wanted to get your an overview for summer at least in one spot! So much going on and even more being added! Make sure you check back and stay tuned to our social media pages for more!
April 2025
Friday, April 19 – Closed for Spring Break
Thursday April 24 – New Haven Library Class on Prohibition led by Keith Meyer. Please visit Scenic Regional Library Pages for more info/tickets
Friday April 25 – Cocktail Classes with Tara! First time we’re doing a color based theme – all drinks will have PASTEL colors. TICKETS REQUIRE CAN BE PURCHASED HERE.
Saturday April 26 – Astral Glass Egg Hunt Downtown New Haven. Visit Astral Glass for more info
Saturday April 26 – Washington BBQ & BLues Fest Barrel Walk! We’ll be at IB Nuts pouring samples. Join the walk and travel the map in downtown Washington! Visit Downtown Washington Inc for more.
May 2025
Thursday May 1 thru Sunday May 5 – We’ll be running the concession stand over at East Central College Theatre’s production of Too Much LIght Makes The Baby Go Blind! Tickets required to see the show. Cash suggested.
Thursday May 1– FIRST THURSDAYS OPENING DAY! Join us and Avant Gardens on the First Thursday of every month from May thru October for a Seasonal Farmers Market and Seasonal Cocktails. They will have samples, produce, music and more and we’ll be open till 6ish for cocktails while you shop. You don’t have to be a member of Avant Gardens to shop (but you can join anytime!) More on the CSA HERE.
Saturday May 3 – Find us out in the wild today! Yes the tasting room (it’s wine trail weekend) will be open but we will also be at the Midwest Maifest in New Town, MO and at the Craft Beer Bash in Springfield!
Friday May 9 – Casual Fridays are back on the patio! Join us for drinks and some light tunes! till 5 to 7ish on the patio!
Saturday May 10 – DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN CELEBRATES ITS FOUNDER FESTIVAL! New Haven Chamber will have it’s Miller’s landing festival downtown (street closures near the distillery, but not in front of us) with vendors, music, crafters and more! We’ll be open late (7ish) and have normal tastings and by the drink.
We’ll also be at Microfest in St. Louis! Go See Mateo at the festival!
Friday May 30 – Cocktail Classes with Tara! First time we’re doing drinks that taste great poolside – and ones you can batch in larger sizes so you don’t have to get out of the pool. 6 to 8pm. TICKETS REQUIRE CAN BE PURCHASED HERE.
JUNE 2025
JUNE 7- FIRST ANNUAL PIG ROAST & LAGER FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN SAVE THE DATE – More details coming – but mark the date for this one! Lang a Tang Deli and Pinckney Bend will be having a HOLE HOG ROAST in our field with by the plate (and by the drink) options with bands and activities. Paddle Stop will have a lager festival and we’ll be closing cotton wood (the street behind the distillery) for a block party!
Jan 16, 2025 | Distillery News Stories
COME CELEBRATE NATIONAL IRISH COFFEE DAY – JAN 25, 2025
We aren’t Irish, but we do live in Shamrock Country! And who doesn’t love a little something in delicious coffee!
To Celebrate National Irish Coffee Day (yes it’s a thing) we are going to be featuring the following during our regular business hours:
- Coffee-Centric Cocktail Menu in our gift shop and patio (come down before the Lane Narrows Concert across the street at Paddle Stop!)
- During our indoor tasting experiences – we will be adding a couple of coffee pairings on the flight! Be able to taste our spirits and difference coffee roasts and how they pair together!
- Be able to get samples of some delicious local coffee!
- Hit up next door at Lang A Tang Deli for some delightful lattes and other coffee drinks!
We will also have our Mug Deal! WE have a few anniversary mugs left and will be doing our classic $10 for a mug with $3 refills on drinks for the day! While supplies last!
Coffee Featured is from La Cosecha in Maplewood and served (and available for purchase) at Lang A Tang Deli.
- Indoor Tastings are still $15 – even with the added coffee pairings!
- Drinks are $5 for 12oz Cocktails
- Mug Deal – $10 with mug & drink, $3 refills that day.
- No tickets required – indoor tastings happen every half hour starting at 11, last one is at 4.
Gift Shop & Patio are open 10am to 5pm
Oct 4, 2024 | Distillery News Stories
Lucky 13! 13 years ago this November we legally sold our first bottle of American Gin. To celebrate, its our annual first Saturday in November Block Party! There will be cocktails, open houses, tasting options, signature cocktail bar, food trucks and bands! What else could you ask for? Oh…games? Yeah we’ll have that too.
Save the Date for Nov 2, 2024 (FYI it’s always the first Saturday in November) 12 to 8pm!
COCKTAILS
Some of our all-time favorites are available all day – from the famous to the infamous! And as always, the ever-popular mug deal makes an appearance (we only do so many, if ya know ya know)
MUSIC 12-8!
12-330pm Vintage String Theory 3 part harmonies, dynamic acoustic instrumentation and a heck of a show!
4pm-8pm Wild Horse Creek
FOOD TRUCKS
Koana Hawaiian Grill
Lang-A-Tang Café
Abey’s Oriental
Adkins Kettle Corn
Lion’s Club BBQ
A FEW MORE SURPRISES
GAMES
COMO Axe Attack – Mobile Axe throwing 12-6 (FREE)
Giant Connect 4
Bags (or cornhole as some of you call it)
Washers
Ring Toss
MORE TO COME!
The “rule” stuffs:
Gift Shop will be open for bottle sales, but please note those bottles are not to be opened on the grounds. Our tastings will be modified for a special “birthday flight” and happen on the hour, with the last one at 5pm. They are “off premise” only. No outside coolers permitted on ‘festival grounds’, but we encourage you to grab a drink from one of our amazing downtown businesses. You will be carded at your first drink and 21+ will get a bracelet. We reserve the right to remove anyone from our grounds and the right to stop serving anyone who appears intoxicated. Please enjoy responsibly.
Please be respectful of all private property zoned areas.
Portapotties provided.
Event is free to the public, but food, drink and other goods may be charged per the vendor.
Street/Parking Info:
Miller Street will be closed from after the ‘boat ramp’ access to the post office. Traffic will flow normally and you can access all one-way streets by coming down Miller, turning right on extended Front (boat ramp) turning left on Cottonwood, left on Main, left on Olive and then Left on Front. Post office Parking lot is accessible and is reserved for Post office Patrons.
Street Parking is available and some designated gravel lots. Please be aware of ‘no parking/private lot areas as violators will be towed. Handicap lot is marked and reserved for tagged vehicles only. If you need special assistance, please call ahead to make arraignments.
There will be some No Parking on Friday Nov 1st on Miller Street in front of our building for setup purposes. All areas will be marked and enforced.
Oct 4, 2024 | Distillery News Stories
Enjoy themed cocktails, food and drink from local pop-up food stands and cinema snacks! No outside food, drink or coolers, please.
Lets remember some of those forgotten classics, indulge in cult classics and enjoy old movies you may haven’t watched in years.
Film will be shown outdoor against the Pinckney Bend Dunnage House wall located off Main Street in our field. Bring your chairs and blankets!
All movies shown are public domain and/or on the national historic register. No outside coolers allowed. We will have free water containers to fill up any water bottles. Please support your local downtown business who will be set up nearby. Bring the chairs, blankets, family and friends downtown to the field off Main Street for some MOVIES On Main.
October Movie:
The House on Haunted Hill (1959)
House on Haunted Hill is a 1959 American horror film film. It was directed by William Castle, written by Robb White and stars Vincent Price as Eccentricity (behavior) millionaire Frederick Loren. He and his fourth wife, Annabelle, have invited five people to the house for a “haunted house” party. Whoever stays in the house for one night will earn $10,000. As the night progresses, all the guests are trapped inside the house with ghosts, murderers, and other terrors.
Exterior shots of the house were filmed at the historic Ennis House in Los Feliz, California, California.
Runtime: 75 Minutes
Don’t forget to come down early for Scarecrow Fest! Enjoy the fun and then catch a film
