lends purity and high minerality that results in a taste that cannot be found anywhere else. Finally, we source the highest quality American Oak barrels from our partners at Adirondack Barrel Cooperage. These local sources, our team’s artistry at the still, and our unique climate all contribute to creating the finest New York State Bourbon right here in our hometown of Rochester, NY.
Western New York’s environment is another significant influence on the Rochester Style. Annual Temperature Fluctuance impacts our bourbon’s aging process in a way that cannot be replicated in the more temperate southern regions. Weather patterns impacted by the Great Lakes of Erie and Ontario as well as Western New York’s latitude means our bourbon experiences the changing of the seasons.
Our flagship Four Grain Straight Bourbon whiskey is carefully aged for years and then bottled at 84 proof. Our unique Rochester Style makes this is a highly complex yet extremely smooth and drinkable bourbon. On the nose, pleasant oak meets sweet earthy spice. On the tongue, warm baking spices, classic caramel, and vanilla, with a lingering spice and oak finish. Perfect for sipping neat or in a classic whiskey cocktail like an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. Keep it simple and let the bourbon shine through.
For more information on our Rochester Style of distillation, click HERE.
Grain-To-Glass New York Bourbon from 100% New York Grown Ingredients
When Master Distiller Jason Barrett started Black Button in 2012, we were one of the first farm distilleries in New York
State. This meant that our first batch of bourbon was not only the first produced in Rochester since prohibition, but in a
way that we call “Rochester Style Bourbon.” Rochester Style bourbon making is unique to Black Button Distilling. Literally,
nobody in the whole world makes bourbon the way Black Button does. It’s a combination of our equipment, process,
ingredients, and climate that defines the special Rochester Style of Black Button Bourbon.
Our Column to Pot to Column System and Unique Double Pass Distillation process creates the most complex and flavorful
bourbon whiskey around.
Supplier Ingredients are another unique factor that contributes to the Rochester Style of Black Button Distilling’s Bourbon.
As a licensed Farm Distillery, 100% of Black Button’s whiskey ingredients are sourced from within 50 miles of the distillery
to make its Bourbon. All our corn, wheat, rye, and barley are grown in New York State’s bountiful Finger Lakes region, even
our water is sourced from Hemlock Lake which is one of the Finger Lakes. Hemlock’s water is filtered through unique
limestone and shale formations which
ingredients, and climate that defines the special Rochester Style of Black Button Bourbon.
Our Column to Pot to Column System and Unique Double Pass Distillation process creates the most complex and flavorful bourbon whiskey around.
Supplier Ingredients are another unique factor that contributes to the Rochester Style of Black Button Distilling’s Bourbon. As a licensed Farm Distillery, 100% of Black Button’s whiskey ingredients are sourced from within 50 miles of the distillery to make its Bourbon. All our corn, wheat, rye, and barley are grown in New York State’s bountiful Finger Lakes region, even our water is sourced from Hemlock Lake which is one of the Finger Lakes. Hemlock’s water is filtered through unique limestone and shale formations which lends purity and high minerality that results in a taste that cannot be found anywhere else. Finally, we source the highest quality American Oak barrels from our partners at Adirondack Barrel Cooperage. These local sources, our team’s artistry at the still, and our unique climate all contribute to creating the finest New York State Bourbon right here in our hometown of Rochester, NY.
Western New York’s environment is another significant influence on the Rochester Style. Annual Temperature Fluctuance impacts our bourbon’s aging process in a way that cannot be replicated in the more temperate southern regions. Weather patterns impacted by the Great Lakes of Erie and Ontario as well as Western New York’s latitude means our bourbon experiences the changing of the seasons.
Our flagship Four Grain Straight Bourbon whiskey is carefully aged for years and then bottled at 84 proof. Our unique Rochester Style makes this is a highly complex yet extremely smooth and drinkable bourbon. On the nose, pleasant oak meets sweet earthy spice. On the tongue, warm baking spices, classic caramel, and vanilla, with a lingering spice and oak finish. Perfect for sipping neat or in a classic whiskey cocktail like an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. Keep it simple and let the bourbon shine through.
For more information on our Rochester Style of distillation, click HERE.
Grain-To-Glass NY Bourbon
from 100% NY Grown Ingredients
When Master Distiller Jason Barrett started Black Button in 2012, we were one of the first farm distilleries in New York State. This meant that our first batch of bourbon was not only the first produced in Rochester since prohibition, but in a way that we call “Rochester Style Bourbon.” Rochester Style bourbon making is unique to Black Button Distilling. Literally, nobody in the whole world makes bourbon the way Black Button does. It’s a combination of our equipment, process,
60% Corn • 20% Wheat • 11% Malted Barley • 9% Rye
Muddle the mint leaves in a shaker, add Bourbon, honey syrup, iced tea and ice.
Shake & pour into a glass.
Garnish with mint.
To commemorate 10 years making some of the finest, award-winning, grain-to-glass spirits in the great state of New York, Jason Barrett, Founder & Master Distiller, has hand selected barrels of our oldest bourbon to date. Showcasing our classic Four Grain mash bill, each bottle is artfully blended from 6- and 7-year barrels aged right here in Rochester. Bottled at 110 proof in honor of our 10 years in the distilling business, along with 100 years of Jason’s family being in the button business. We invite you to raise a glass with us and cheers, to many more years!
A limited quantity, sold in our tasting room only, come in a local artisan handcrafted wooden display piece.
To commemorate 10 years making some of the finest, award-winning, grain-to-glass spirits in the great state of New York, Jason Barrett, Founder & Master Distiller, has hand selected barrels of our oldest bourbon to date. Showcasing our classic Four Grain mash bill, each bottle is artfully blended from 6- and 7-year barrels aged right here in Rochester. Bottled at 110 proof in honor of our 10 years in the distilling business, along with 100 years of Jason’s family being in
the button business. We invite you to raise a glass with us and cheers, to many more years!
A limited quantity, sold in our tasting room only, come in a local artisan handcrafted wooden display piece.
60% Corn • 20% Wheat • 11% Malted Barley • 9% Rye
Our classic Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey blend but bottled at straight-from-the-barrel strength. Keeping the bourbon uncut provides a unique flavor profile. Even at cask strength this whiskey remains an easy drinker, true to a Black Button Bourbon.
Our classic Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey blend but bottled at straight-from-the-barrel strength. Keeping the bourbon uncut provides a unique flavor profile. Even at cask strength this whiskey remains an easy drinker, true to a Black Button Bourbon.
60% Corn • 20% Wheat • 11% Malted Barley • 9% Rye
Stir with ice & strain into a glass.
Garnish with brandied cherries.
With notes of chocolate, cherry, stone fruit, oak and corn, this spirit has aged for over 2 years in an American White Oak Barrel, then over 3 years in a freshly harvested Port Cask from Ports of NY Winery in Ithaca, NY. “This spirit - made with the best local ingredients - truly represents the best of what Black Button Distilling has to offer.” -Jason Barrett, Founder & Master Distiller. Made in limited quantities, this rare spirit is truly one for marking special moments. Join us in a toast to a day well done!
With notes of chocolate, cherry, stone fruit, oak and corn, this spirit has aged for over 2 years in an American White Oak Barrel, then over 3 years in a freshly harvested Port Cask from Ports of NY Winery in Ithaca, NY. “This spirit - made with the best local ingredients - truly represents the best of what Black Button Distilling has to offer.”
-Jason Barrett,
Founder & Master Distiller.
Made in limited quantities, this rare spirit is truly one for marking special moments. Join us in a toast to a day well done!
60% Corn • 20% Wheat • 11% Malted Barley • 9% Rye
This unique spirit has been aged 2 years in an American White Oak Barrel, then matured for another 2 and a half years in a freshly harvested Apple Brandy barrel. Full bodied notes of apple and honey make for a very enjoyable take on our favorite spirit. Made in limited quantities, this rare spirit is made for celebrating special moments.
This unique spirit has been aged 2 years in an American White Oak Barrel, then matured for another 2 and a half years in a freshly harvested Apple Brandy barrel. Full bodied notes of apple and honey make for a very enjoyable take on our favorite spirit. Made in limited quantities, this rare spirit is made for celebrating special moments.
60% Corn • 20% Wheat • 11% Malted Barley • 9% Rye
Our process is unique in that we use 94% Danko Rye grown on the shores of Conesus Lake. This big, bold, spicy grain captures the true spirit of the Empire State. Our temperature controlled fermentation and proprietary pot, column, pot, column distillation method all contribute to our unique flavor profile, all before being set to age in our custom charred barrels.
The Empire Rye requirement to use local grains and barrel down at a lower proof, in combination with our harsh NY winters and hot humid summers, all contribute to the unique flavor of this product. Unfiltered to provide you with true and authentic flavor, our Rye is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a traditional whiskey cocktail.
Our process is unique in that we use 94% Danko Rye grown on the shores of Conesus Lake. This big, bold, spicy grain captures the true spirit of the Empire State. Our temperature controlled fermentation and proprietary pot, column, pot, column distillation method all contribute to our unique flavor profile. And that is before being set to age in our custom charred barrels!
The Empire Rye requirement to use local grains and barrel down at a lower proof, in combination with our harsh NY winters and hot humid summers, all contribute to the unique flavor of this product. Unfiltered to provide you with true and authentic flavor, our Rye is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a traditional whiskey cocktail.
94% Danko Rye • 6% Malted Barley
Fill a rocks glass with ice, add the Absinthe and set aside.
Muddle the sugar cube with the bitters and rye in a mixing glass, then add ice and stir. Dump out the ice and Absinthe from the rocks glass & strain the cocktail from the mixing glass into the rocks glass.
Lemon peel garnish.
Fill a rocks glass with ice, add the Absinthe and set aside. Muddle the sugar cube with the bitters and rye in a mixing glass, then add ice and stir. Dump out the ice and Absinthe from the rocks glass & strain the cocktail from the mixing glass into the rocks glass.
Lemon peel garnish.