Apple Vodka Distillery Tour & Tasting in Charlotteville

Step onto the peaceful grounds of Sauvage Distillery, the home of Upstate Vodka. Get an inside look at the craft behind its apple-based spirits on this distillery tour.

Itinerary

Warm Welcome & History Begin with a warm greeting, and learn about Sauvage’s roots—set in the lush Catskill watershed, the distillery sources every apple locally from neighboring orchards, and operates entirely under one roof.

A Peek Behind the Scenes Gain insight into our signature process: fermenting apple juice (hard cider), distilling it in two-column stills, and isolating the “heart”—the pure, 190-proof essence of apples—that’s diluted with spring-fed Catskills water and bottled by hand.

Craftsmanship in Every Pour Learn how each vodka batch is numbered and personally sampled by our Head Distiller, ensuring only the best meets the bottle.

Why Apples Matter Discover what sets Upstate Vodka apart: its unique mouthfeel and smooth, slightly sweet finish, plus a totally gluten-free production because we use no grains at all. And yes—each bottle contains the essence of 70–80 apples.

Tasting Moment Cap off your visit with a tasting. Sample our award-winning Upstate Vodka, celebrated for its “soft apple nose, smooth and rich, creamy with a hint of apple” and recognized across competitions from Sip Awards to WSWA.

Important details

• Ages 21+ only for the tasting