Hudson Bourbon
Hudson Valley bourbon, pot-distilled and grain-forward since 2003.
The story behind Hudson
Hudson whiskey comes out of Tuthilltown Spirits in Gardiner, New York, founded by Ralph Erenzo and Brian Lee in 2003. Those first squat bottles of Baby Bourbon landed in 2006 and made this the first bourbon distilled in New York after Prohibition. William Grant and Sons bought the brand in 2010 and folded distillery operations in fully by 2017.
The grain is the point. Hudson sources 90 to 95 percent of its corn, rye, wheat and barley from New York family farms, pot-distills it, and ages in new charred American oak. The old three gallon cask trick is gone; core stock now rests three to seven years in standard barrels. That is why the modern bottles taste calmer than the legend.
Explore the Hudson range
Seven expressions, all 92 proof, all pot-distilled from New York grain. Corn leads the bourbons, rye leads the ryes, and two get a finishing cask.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Lights Bourbon | Straight Bourbon, 95% corn | 92 | Young, sweet corn, vanilla, soft oak |
| Baby Bourbon | Straight Bourbon | 92 | The original small bottle, caramel and grain |
| Four Grain Bourbon | Straight Bourbon, four grains | 92 | Corn, rye, wheat, barley, round and spicy |
| Manhattan Rye Whiskey | Straight Rye, 95% rye | 92 | Pepper, mint, dry finish |
| Maple Cask Whiskey | Rye finished in maple barrels | 92 | Maple sweetness, toasted wood, warm spice |
| Corn Whiskey | Corn whiskey | 92 | Buttered corn, light char, clean |
| Manhattan Rye 375mL | Straight Rye, half bottle | 92 | Same rye, smaller pour, easy entry |
SpiritHudson - Manhattan Rye 375mL$41.99Out of stock
BourbonHudson - Baby Bourbon 750mL$49.99Out of stock
SpiritHudson - Four Grain Bourbon 750mL$49.99Out of stock
SpiritHudson - Manhattan Rye Whiskey 750mL$49.99Out of stock
SpiritHudson - Maple Cask Whiskey 750mL$49.99Out of stock
SpiritHudson - Corn Whiskey 750mL$57.99Out of stock
BourbonHudson - Bright Lights Bourbon 750mL$45.99Which Hudson is right for you?
Hudson sits in the forty to sixty dollar band, which is fair for pot-distilled New York grain. Bright Lights Bourbon is $45.99, and Baby Bourbon and Four Grain Bourbon are both $49.99. Manhattan Rye Whiskey runs $49.99 in the 750mL, or $41.99 for the 375mL if you want a taste before committing. Maple Cask Whiskey is $49.99, and Corn Whiskey is $57.99. Buy Hudson online here and we will have it ready at the counter in Commack.
95% rye, peppery and minty, built for a Sazerac.
Four grains, three plus years in oak, rounder than the corn-heavy bottles.
Half bottle, low commitment, real Hudson rye in the glass.
Hudson cocktails and pairings
Serve Hudson neat or over one large cube to soften the grain. Food wants fat and salt.