I found Rock Valley Spirits up a mountain dirt road on a fifth-generation family farm.

On a beautifully unseasonable day in February, I took a drive through the Catskills and found Rock Valley Spirits. Owned by Terry and Jim Milk, these two intrepid retired mechanical engineers breathed new life into their fifth-generation family farm by building their dream distillery and sourcing almost everything from the farm, including Elderflower, for their incredible, local elderflower liqueur. Single Malt whiskey is Jim's favorite, so an American Single Malt is distilled above and aged below the renovated (by Jim and Terry) barn. A cozy and inviting tasting room greeted me while Terry and Jim's personalities, stories and connection to local history engaged me and their super well-made spirits did the rest. Village Wine & Spirits is excited to present these artisan spirits to you! Shop now!

Make this drink:

• 1 part Rock Valley Elderflower Liqueur
• 1 part Cardamom/Bay Leaf honey syrup
• 1/2 part lemon juice
• 1/2 an egg white

Combine and shake

Garnish with a sprig of fresh Thyme