Both distance and time separate the industry-befouled cascading waters of Niagara Falls and the sweet, silky-smooth grain distillate of Tuthilltown Spirits. Such is the journey of distilleryman Bryan Hartz. Bryan found his way from Ransomville, NY to the Hudson Valley to attend SUNY New Paltz. With a deep love for the lush greenery and the quartz beauty of the Shawangunk Ridge, Bryan quickly settled in to his new home. Joining Tuthilltown Spirits in June 2009, Bryan became part of the production crew, acquiring such skills as cooking the fresh milled grains, fermenting the mash, distilling, barreling, and bottling. With a background in construction and mechanics, Bryan also works on various maintenance and building projects in the Distillery. When not working , Byran enjoys snowboarding, volleyball, surfing, rock climbing, and motorcycle rides. Aqua-Vitae!

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