Welcome to
​harvest spirits

Our little distillery is a special place where the "lucky" apples go to become immortal, preserved forever in the form of our award-winning vodka, applejack and brandy. We established Harvest Spirits in 2007 in order to make the best use of our surplus apples, and in turn support our farming heritage and preserve agriculture in the Hudson Valley.

Today, our thriving little distillery attracts visitors from far and wide with our acclaimed spirits, distilling over 600,000 lbs. of fruit per year. We buy locally grown fruit from farms across New York to produce many of our products as well.
Check out a brief video of our operation.
See what Roy Thompson thinks of our applejack.

Meet the Owners

DEREK GROUT
Raised on the family apple farm with 4 brothers, Derek pursued a career in graphic design before launching Harvest Spirits in 2008. Derek and Ashley married in 2009, have 2 boys and live in Ghent, NY.
Age   44

Experience   11 Years

Favorite Spirit   John Henry Whiskey
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Passion   Vinegar
ASHLEY HARTKA
Originally from Michigan, Ashley was raised in Columbia County and pursued a career in modern dance before meeting Derek.  Starting in 2008, Ashley quickly became the lynchpin of Harvest Spirits success.
Age   45

Experience   9 Years

Favorite Spirit   Black Raspberry Vodka
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Passion   Modern Dance

some recent NOTORIety

Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Sept 2016
Popular Mechanics Magazine, Nov 2016
The Daily Beast, Jan 2017
Drink Local: Farm to Glass Distilleries

Location & Hours

​Conveniently located on Route 9 and open every day until 5 pm, we welcome you to stop in and visit our tasting room for an authentic distillery experience. 

HARVEST SPIRITS
3074 Route 9
Valatie, NY 12184

​MONDAY - SUNDAY
12pm - 5pm

and by APPOINTMENT

HARVEST SPIRITS DISTILLERY

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