Fort Hamilton Distillery

In this exclusive digital interview series, join James Webster as he goes behind the scenes with owners Amy Grindeland and Alex Clark to explore the inspiration behind Fort Hamilton’s mission to revive New York’s historic rye whiskey legacy.


More than just a distillery, Fort Hamilton is rooted in pride for local heritage and a commitment to high-quality, grain-to-glass production. Discover how Amy and Alex are blending time-honored techniques with modern entrepreneurship to create bold, authentic spirits that celebrate the spirit of New York.