About New Scotland Spirits Tasting Room

Cocktail BarHappy hour

New Scotland Spirits Tasting Room is the company flagship tucked into Albany’s Center Square, serving an elegant Prohibition‑era speakeasy experience. The bar showcases house‑distilled wheat, rye, bourbon and single malt Helderberg whiskies, plus six‑times‑distilled vodka and gin, all from grains grown on Upstate family farms. Expect handcrafted cocktails, NY‑only beer, mead, wine and cider, plus coffee and refined non‑alcoholic options in a quiet, intimate setting.

What to Order

Helderberg Old Fashioned

A signature, slow‑stirred cocktail layering 5–7 year Helderberg rye with house bitters and a citrus twist for a silky, oak‑forward sip.

Farmer’s Board

Curated selection of Upstate NY cheeses, charcuterie, and pickles — a local‑first pairing for the distillery’s whiskies and spirits.

Speakeasy Chocolate Tart

Rich dark chocolate tart finished with a drizzle of barrel‑aged spirit syrup — the perfect sweet partner to a nightcap.

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New Scotland Spirits Tasting Room

newscotlandspirits.com
Opened June 2024
2 E. Main St, Albany, NY 12203
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