About
Connecticut Distilling is a craft distillery in Waterbury, CT, innovating by transforming local brewery beers into spirits like whiskey, gin from IPAs, espresso liqueurs, and small-batch bourbons. They emphasize experimentation, collaboration with local partners, sustainability, and tradition refined through modern processes. The facility features a tasting lounge, immersive tours every Saturday, and a versatile event space.
Beer-to-spirits distillation using local brewery collaborations
Experimental gins from IPAs
Espresso liqueurs and small-batch bourbons
Innovation and sustainability
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What They Make
Experimental New Gin
Distilled from beer with locally sourced botanicals, bright and crisp
Barrel-Aged Apple Cinnamon Drops
Limited-edition, aged in charred oak, infused with real apples and cinnamon
Beer-based Whiskey
Transformed from local brewery beer
Espresso Liqueur
Crafted with real espresso
Small-batch Bourbon
Character-rich bourbon
IPA Gin
Reimagined from IPAs into bold gin
Maple Charred Release
Featured at Earth Day Fest
Awards
Gold Medal, American Craft Spirits Awards 2022 for Straight Bourbon Whiskey
2022
Upcoming Events
Happy Hour with Brass Works Brewing
Fridays 4-6pm (e.g., April 10, 17)
Happy hour collaboration
Annual Earth Day Fest
Saturday April 18 12-9pm
Maple Charred Release, Vendor Market 12-4pm, Live Music by Peter Benson 5-8pm
Tours
Every Saturday
Immersive tours with production access, storytelling, and guided tasting
Food Truck Events
Various (e.g., Mobile Meltdown April 10/17, Mima's Kitchen April 11/16)
Food trucks with events
Latest News
Experimental New Gin releasing March (taste early on private tours); Tours now every Saturday (Nov 29, 2025); Barrel-Aged Apple Cinnamon Drops for first anniversary (Oct 13, 2025); Distiller's Log on beer-to-spirits process (Apr 11, 2025)