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"Fort Hamilton uses pre-Prohibition mash bills and techniques to imbue its whiskeys with a sense of history."
—Ted Simmons
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"THE SPACE FEELS PART WORKSHOP, PART NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT - APPROACHABLE, PERSONAL, AND UNFORGETTABLE."
—Nakhra Mag
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"Making waves in the Big Apple."
-Uproxx
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"Fort Hamilton Double Barrel Bourbon Ranked in Top 100 American whiskeys of 2021."
—Fred Minnick
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"THE FRESHEST-TASTING GINS ACCORDING TO BARTENDERS."
—Uproxx
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"The best rye whiskey this side of Prohibition."
—Brooklyn to the Catskills
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"Fort Hamilton Brooklyn Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup gets its flavor from a stint in a recycled liquor barrel in Industry City. The deep amber syrup is thick and scented of earth and smoke, elements that carry into its rich flavor."
—The New York Times
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"If you are looking for a new rye whiskey, grab a bottle of Fort Hamilton."
— Bourbon Lens, Episode 163: Exploring New York Rye Whiskey with Fort Hamilton Distillery
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"Savor that peppery rye flavor that soldiers and socialites, businessmen and bartenders all once knew - and keep an eye out for what Alex and his team will come up with next."
—American Mash & Grain
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"The distillery takes a serious interest in both American and cocktail history, managing to combine the two in a fascinating new tour ..."
—The Alcohol Professor
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"Fort Hamilton Distillery of Brooklyn, New York, now offers behind-the-scenes tours of its distilling operations. The tours tell the tale of a bygone era in American spirits history and share the story of what it has taken to revive a forgotten art."
—Craft Spirits Mag
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One of “five unique and unforgettable drink experiences for your next night out.”
—Gothammag.com
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"This is one of the more balanced and elegant rye whiskeys I’ve ever had. Quite silky with just the right amount of spice."
—Inside Hook
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"Experience the history of American spirits and Fort Hamilton’s role in the rise, fall and rebirth of New York Rye on the one-hour-long 'Rye Revolution Tour.'"
—The Whiskey Wash
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"New York rye that’s voluptuous and full of flavor, equally at home in a cocktail or over ice at the end of the night."
—Grape Collective
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"Fort Hamilton Rye Whiskeys are a great addition to anyone's bar."
—Frankly Wines
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The Brooklyn Craft Whiskey Trail
—Whiskey Advocate
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"Fort Hamilton Distillery Offers a Unique Curated Experience."
—NEWS 12 The Bronx
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"Fort Hamilton Double Barrel Bourbon is an enjoyable sipping whiskey right from initial opening. Typically with younger whiskey there is a tinge of ethanol on the nose or a thin mouthfeel however this is not the case."
—Whiskeyconsensus.com
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"Best Craft Gin for a Gin and Tonic."
—WineEnthusiast
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"When it’s hot and humid — or when it’s the dead of winter and you need a hit of summer — this is the gin to reach for."
—Food&Wine
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"9 Craft Distilleries to Visit in New York City."
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"New To Bourbon Whiskey? 5 Bottles For Beginners."
—Forbes
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one of "the best happy hours in Brooklyn right now."
—Brooklyn Magazine
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No Sleep til Brooklyn: The Fort Hamilton Distillery journey
—The Whiskey Rocks Podcast
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One Of “the 10 Best Whiskey And Ramen Pairings, According To The Experts.”
—Tasting Table
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One of "The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This November."
—InsideHook
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"We Asked 3 Bartenders to Name the Best Whiskey for a Manhattan, and They All Said the Same Thing."
—The Kitchn
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Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Spirits of 2024
—Wine Enthusiast
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One of the "must-visit destinations for whiskey lovers" In New York City.
—Forbes
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One of "The 25 Best Under-The-Radar Bourbons To Try In 2025."
—UPROXX