A family-owned craft distillery on Lake George's main street, founded in 2016 by John Carr of the Adirondack Brewery after decades of malt-fermentation experience and several research trips through Scotland's legendary whiskey regions. With Head Distiller Aaron Koch, High Peaks runs replica copper pot stills (built by JBF Stainless in Utica) producing small-batch whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes that are clean, light, and Scottish-influenced. All mash is brewed, fermented, and bottled at the Adirondack Brewery; barley and rye come from local farms; spring water comes from Lake George itself; solar power runs the stills. The flagship CloudSplitter Single Malt is named for Mount Marcy, the Adirondacks' highest peak. Other releases include Sugar Moon Maple Whiskey Bourbon, Landrace Empire Rye, Night Spirit Straight Bourbon, and a Four Gin. Tasting room at 1 Canada Street.
Verified October 2026
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