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I’m happy that the distillery will remain open and our team will stay in place. I’ve known Kris for many years and have the utmost respect for his ability to build brands. I feel that Black Button is in great hands.

– JASON BARRETT

Founder of Black Button Distilling

Rochester-style spirit lives on.

When Black Button Distillery announced it was closing, Rochester rallied. The outpouring of support was nothing short of remarkable. From packed tasting rooms to bustling farmers markets to cleared shelves at local liquor stores, people showed just how much Black Button means to this community.

A few weeks later, longtime friend and spirits industry expert Kris Comstock (yes, the Kris Comstock) found a solution. Together with his partners at Blackstar Company, he offered an investment that would keep Barrett and his team in place while securing Black Button’s future. Thanks to this partnership, the distillery will now continue to produce and sell its award-winning lineup of spirits, including New York Grown bourbon, Empire Rye whiskey, vodka, gin, and Bespoke Bourbon Cream.

While the tasting room remains closed for now, you can find Black Button at farmers markets every weekend, and the beloved Bourbon Cream will soon return to shelves across the region. 

This Rochester-style comeback stands as a testament to resilience, partnership, and the enduring passion for craft. With Blackstar’s support and the community’s unwavering spirit, Black Button is ready for its next chapter. A chapter that is possible because of the people of Rochester.

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Really, it’s the people of Rochester who helped save Black Button. I saw how much it meant to them, and I knew I had to do whatever I could to help.

– KRIS COMSTOCK

President of BLACKSTAR

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ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SONIC AGED SINGLE BARREL STRAIGHT BOURBON

Now selling Bourbon Cream + Cheesy Eddie’s Bourbon Cream Cheesecake. 

Limited supply.
All orders must be placed by December 18th.
Pick up in the tasting room 12/21-12/24.

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Upcoming Event

RYE DAY

Join us in celebrating all things Rye with a special screening of Fire, Water & Grain: The Story of Empire Rye while sipping on a Rye Old Fashioned and nibbling on Rye Ravioli!

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Meet the Makers

Black Button Distilling and Fee Brothers Bitters proudly present our first ever collaboration: Citrus Forward Gin Barrel-Aged Citrus Bitters.