John Granata and Susan Lord spent the last five years traveling to wineries and craft breweries around the country, and while enjoying a few sips at an intimate distillery in Utah in 2013, the two decided to give it a try in New Jersey. “We thought, this seems manageable,” says John Granata, “and it planted a seed.” They found the prefect spot in an industrial park in Fairfield and opened Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. in August 2015. From rum and gin to whiskey and bourbon, their goal is to “perfect what we make” and show people that “you can do different things with different spirits.” To that end, Granata and Lord have opened up Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. to those seeking to learn a bit more about the process or those who simply want to sip the products. Tours and tastings accommodate about 50 people and for those looking for a unique team-building activity, Jersey Spirits offers mixology and infusion classes for groups.
