About Us

Located in the heart of the Cattaraugus County mountains just outside the bustling ski town of Ellicottville, New York, Ellicottville Distillery offers a homegrown approach to the age-old practice of distilling. Using only the finest locally sourced ingredients, owner and head distiller Bryan Scharf creates high quality spirits and flavored liqueurs. Ellicottville Distillery has an onsite tasting room where you can try their uniquely hand-crafted cocktails whilst browsing their bottled selections. They also host a wide range of events on the Distillery grounds that are sure to entertain. Come and taste the true spirit of Ellicottville for yourself!

5462 Robbins Road ~ Ellicottville, NY 14731

Open Hours:

Thursdays 3pm-7pm, Fridays 1pm-8pm, Saturdays 12pm-8pm, Sundays 12pm-6pm

1-(716)597-6121

Check out our behind the scenes video with "Discovering WNY":

Our Products

All of our products are sold in person at our tasting room, not online, so come visit us!

Maple Bourbon Créme

18% ALC. By VOL. ~ 36 Proof ~ 750ml

Liqueur & Bourbon Whiskey

with Natural Flavors & Caramel Color

"The enchanted mountains of Western New York know how to keep secrets. Every rock, gorge, and stream has a hidden story. We've learned something from the trees, though, and it's become the secret ingredient to our Maple Bourbon Créme. This new liqueur is sweetened with syrup locally sourced from Western New York maple trees. When you drink this spirit, you learn a little secret of these hills. Enjoy Ellicottville Distillery's Maple Bourbon Créme, from our trees to you!"

Honey Spirit

40% ALC. By Vol. ~ 80 proof ~ 750ml

Spirits Distilled from 100% Local Honey

"The Mysterious alchemy of honey results in nature's sweetest delicacy. This ancient process requires time, patience, and dedication, similar to the distilling of spirits. At Ellicottville Distillery, we've partnered with our local bees to craft a spirit that shares the treasure of their honey, the taste of this land. Enjoy our Honey Spirit, from bee, to keeper, to spirit to you!"

Appleshine

25% ALC. By VOL. ~ 50 Proof ~ 750ml

Spirits Distilled from Corn with Natural Flavors Added

"Fall in a glass, great over ice. Local Cider based (from Mayer Bros. or seasonally from Pumpkinville) with a caramel & cinnamon back-end. Our take on Apple Pie Moonshine."

Blueberry Vodka

35% ALC. BY Vol. ~ 70 PROOF ~ 750ml

New York Craft - Small Batch - Distilled from Apples

"Smooth, cider based vodka with a sweet smell & blueberry flavor." 

14 plate distillation, charcoal filtered.

American Whiskey

40% ALC. By VOL. ~ 80 Proof ~ 750ml

"Aged 2 years in used bourbon barrels, twice pot distilled. What does it mean to be American? For some, it means creating what you want with what you have. In that tradition, we've harvested and twice pot-distilled grain sourced from our farm to create our American Whiskey. Barrel-aged two years in American oak casks, this whiskey is ounce for ounce truly American: bold, seasoned, ready for anything. Enjoy!"

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

44% ALC. BY VOL. ~ 88 Proof ~ 750ML

Single Barrel ~ Distilled from Grain

Gin

45% ALC. BY VOL. ~ 90 Proof ~ 750ml

New York Craft ~ Small Batch ~ Distilled from Apples

"Botanicals change with each small batch of 100 bottles or less."

Slightly sweet cider base, distilled 4 times.

Vodka

40% ALC. By Vol. ~ 80 Proof ~ 750ml

New York Craft - Small Batch - Distilled from Apples

"Smooth, cider based vodka with a sweet smell & flavor." 

14 plate distillation, charcoal filtered.

 

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Evans Discount Liquor & Wine

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Elma Liquor & Wine

Good Spirits Liquors

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Southgate Liquor

Straight Up Wines & Liquor

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Bag & String Wine Merchants

Madigans

Lancaster Discount

Signature Cocktails

Pink Blossom

Blueberry Vodka

Rose, Lemon, Soda

Violet Hour

Vodka

Lavender, Lemon, Mint, Pear

VODKA:

Pink Panther ~ Vodka, strawberry shrub, jalapeño, ginger ale.

tailgater ~ vodka, blueberry shrub, cinnamon, soda, Sp. Ginger Beer.

Red Fern ~ Vodka, jalapeño, Honey, Pineapple, Grapefruit.

Blueberry Vodka:

The Blacksmith ~ Blueberry Vodka, cherry, lemon, tonic.

mounatain mama ~ Blueberry Vodka, blueberry shrub, honey, lime, soda.

frosty run ~ Blueberry Vodka, rose, lemon, ginger ale.

WHISKEY:

big red ~ Whiskey, cinnamon, pear, cider.

imperfectus ~ Whiskey, vanilla, lime, ginger beer.

witch's apple ~ Whiskey, apple shrub, cranberry.

Bourbon:

bourbon smash ~ Bourbon, cran shrub, orange bitters, lemon, ginger beer.

ice hog princess ~ bourbon, rosemary, maple, cranberry.

gold rush ~ Bourbon, sage, peach.

honey spirit:

old forge ~ honey spirit, rosemary pear.

velvet jones ~ Honey Spirit, vanilla, peppercorn, soda.

trolley car ~ Honey Spirit, jalapeño, peppercorn, pineapple.

Golden Eye

Whiskey

Rosemary, Basil, Grapefruit

Lava Flow

Bourbon

Jalapeno, Lemon, Mint, Watermelon

GIN:

pale appalachian ~ gin, apple shrub, rosemary, lemon, cranberry..

sunset ~ Gin, jalapeño, lime, cherry, tonic.

trickster ~ Gin, sage, lemon, grapefruit.

Appleshine:

autumn fog ~ Appleshine, peppercorn, cider.

harvest season ~ Appleshine, apple shrub, lime, cranberry, Sp. ginger beer.

turbo charger ~ Appleshine, Cranberry.

Maple Bourbon Créme: 

lost in the frost ~ Créme, cinnamon, soda. 

snake bite ~ Créme, vanilla, cream soda.

rusty nail ~ Créme, honey, pineapple, soda.

The Classics:

Martini ~ Gin or Vodka, Classic, Vanilla, or Lavender.

Bloody Mary ~ Vodka, Bloody Mary Mix.

Moscow Mule ~ Vodka or Whiskey, Lime, Ginger Beer.

Gin & Tonic

Manhattan ~ Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Cherry.

Old Fashion ~ Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Orange Slice, Maraschino Cherry.

We also offer Seasonal Slushies and Local Beer.

     

Featured Events

We offer a wide range of entertaining events in our tasting room or outside on the distillery grounds including local live music performances, vintage motorcycle showcases, flock swaps, paint nights, corn hole tournaments, pig roasts, bonfires, "Punkin Chunkin" and more! 

Check out our calendar below for the latest events:

Date Event Location
Solar Eclipse Event & Live Music with Greg Zeis Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY
KenDucky Derby Day Event & Live Music with Porcelain Train Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY
Beginning Of Summer Bonfire & Live Music with Kody & Herren Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY
Sunday Series: Live Music with Tyler Calkins Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY
Classic Car Show & Live Music with the Chillbillys Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY
Sunday Series: Live Music with Tina Williams Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY
Sunday Series: Live Music with Greg Zeis Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY
Sunday Series: Live Music with Kody & Herren Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY
Sunday Series: Live Music with the Chillbillys Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY
Sunday Series: Live Music with Meet the Bacons Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY Ellicottville Distillery, Ellicottville, NY

Distilled & Chilled Music Festival

Saturday August 19th, 2023

Our 4th annual Distilled & Chilled Music Festival will take place on Saturday August 19th, 2023! Open at 1pm. Live music lineup to be announced soon! Food trucks, beer, & craft vendors! $10 admission at the gate.

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