black button distilling - bourbon new york

WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU LEMONS, SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO MAKE BOURBON.

Growing up, I spent a lot of time working with my grandfather in my family’s button factory in Rochester, New York. Our buttons were known around the world for their superior quality and I imagined myself running the factory one day, carrying on the family tradition. But there was one little problem – I’m color blind. Since making nothing but black buttons wasn’t an option, I decided to honor the values of hard work, entrepreneurship, and community that my grandfather taught me by pouring them into my passion for crafting spirits.

That’s why, in 2012, I founded Black Button Distilling. Black Button is Rochester’s first grain-to-glass distillery since prohibition, and we’ve come a long way since then. By staying true to our vision of following our own path, making adventurous craft spirits – and above all else, doing it with locally sourced ingredients – we now have loyal fans all across the country. So, wherever you are, we invite you to raise a glass, celebrate the opportunities that life’s obstacles provide, and enjoy the hard-earned simple pleasure of a fine spirit.

Cheers!

Jason Barrett Signature

Jason Barrett
Founder & President, Black Button Distilling

FROM GRAIN TO GLASS

Established in 2012, Black Button Distilling was Rochester’s first grain-to-glass distillery since prohibition, and we’ve come a long way since then. By staying true to our vision of following our own path, making adventurous craft spirits – and above all else, doing it with locally sourced ingredients – we now have loyal fans all across the country. 

So, wherever you are, we invite you to raise a glass, celebrate the opportunities that life’s obstacles provide, and enjoy the hard-earned simple pleasure of a fine spirit.

OUr Core Values

SUSTAINABILITY
We focus on the health of our company, community, and environment. 
PASSION
We will master our craft by striving to exceed what we’ve done before.
INTEGRITY
We do what’s right with honesty and respect, even when it’s hard.
RESOURCEFULNESS
We find creative solutions to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
INNOVATION
We evolve beyond the status quo in pursuit of progress and growth.
TENACITY
We build on our successes and learn from our mistakes with resilience.
SKILL
We excel through our professional expertise and talent.

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Black Button is growing, again.

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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.