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Crafted in
New Hampshire.
Perfected in Every Pour.

Small-batch, award-winning spirits from New England's premier African American family-owned distillery. 18 expressions across five iconic brands.

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Clark & Chesterfield

Whiskey

Ashuelot

Vodka · Gin

Monadnock Moonshine

Moonshine

Kingfish Rum

Rum

Sweetwater Libations

Ready to Drink

Five Brands. One Distillery.

Every bottle is small-batch distilled and hand-labeled in Winchester, NH.

Flagship

Clark & Chesterfield
Maple Whiskey

New Hampshire maple sweetness meets premium craft whiskey.

Aged & Smooth

Kingfish Gold Rum

Rich barrel-aged character with Caribbean-inspired complexity.

The Experience

Sweetwater Experience Tour

Make your own cocktail. Tour the stills. Guided tasting of 18 spirits.

NH Mountain Heritage

Monadnock Apple Pie Moonshine

New England orchard flavors in every sip. 100 proof tradition.

Ready to Drink

Sweetwater Libations
Rum Punch

Premium craft cocktails. Just open, pour, and enjoy.

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The Sweetwater
Experience

This isn't a passive tour. You'll get behind the scenes of a working craft distillery, learn our process from grain to glass, create your own RTD cocktail with your personal label, and finish with a guided tasting of our full lineup.

  • Distillery tour — see the stills, the barrels, the process
  • Make your own cocktail & design your personal label
  • Guided tasting across all 18 spirits
  • 136 Main Street, Winchester, NH
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18

Spirits Produced

5

Iconic Brands

100%

Family Owned

NH

Crafted & Distilled

Award-Winning Spirits

Judged against the best in the world. Recognized at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the San Francisco Ready to Drink Competition — 2024.

Clark & Chesterfield Maple Whiskey — SFWSC 2024 Silver Medal

SF World Spirits Competition · 2024

Silver Medal

Clark & Chesterfield Maple Whiskey

Sweetwater Libations Rum Punch — SF RTD 2024 Gold Medal

SF Ready to Drink Competition · 2024

Gold Medal

Sweetwater Libations Rum Punch

Clark & Chesterfield Single Malt — SFWSC 2024 Silver Medal

SF World Spirits Competition · 2024

Silver Medal

Clark & Chesterfield Single Malt Whiskey

From Our Guests

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The Sweetwater Experience was unlike anything I've done. Making my own cocktail and learning from the master distiller himself — you can't get that anywhere else. Came home with a bottle I actually made.

M

Marcus T.

Whiskey Enthusiast · Boston, MA

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Clark & Chesterfield Maple Whiskey is hands down the smoothest whiskey I've had from a New England distillery. Ordered online, arrived fast, will be a regular purchase. The Chocolate Whiskey is incredible too.

R

John H.

Online Customers · Vermont

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We brought a corporate group for the Experience tour — everyone left raving. The passion Karl brings to explaining the craft is rare. We'll be back every quarter. This is now our go-to client event.

D

Denise R.

Corporate Event Planner · Manchester, NH

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Shop our full lineup delivered to your door, or come experience the craft firsthand in Winchester, NH.

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18 award-winning spirits across five brands. Due to NH state law, we have two stores — pick yours below.

Outside New Hampshire

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Clark & Chesterfield

Best Seller · 750ml · 60 Proof

$60
🥈 SFWSC 2024 Silver Medal

Maple Whiskey

Real NH maple syrup meets a high-rye bourbon base. Rich, warm, and smooth — the perfect sip for a cold night or a classic cocktail.

Fan Favorite · 750ml

$60

Honey Whiskey

Locally sourced New England wildflower honey blended into our premium bourbon. Floral, silky, and impossibly smooth — the bottle that converts skeptics.

Craft Expression · 750ml · 80 Proof

$90
🥈 SFWSC 2024 Silver Medal

American Single Malt Whiskey

Double distilled from 100% malted barley, solera-aged in ex-bourbon barrels. Scotch character, New England soul. Built to be savored slowly.

NH Residents Only

Bourbon & Chocolate Whiskey are available exclusively through our NH direct store or in our tasting room.

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Made with Maple Whiskey · 750ml

$15

Clark & Chesterfield BBQ Sauce

A bold vinegar-based sauce built on mustard, lemon juice, and horseradish — finished with a pour of our Maple Whiskey. Savory, punchy, and just sweet enough to make everything on the grill taste like it was planned this way. The Maple Whiskey is the secret. Slather it on everything.

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Sweetwater Libations

Premium craft cocktails made with real Sweetwater spirits. Open, pour, enjoy.

RTD · 750ml · 30 Proof

$30
🥇 SF RTD 2024 Gold Medal

Rum Punch

Tropical fruit & Kingfish Rum. One sip and you're somewhere warmer. Open, pour over ice, enjoy.

RTD · 750ml · 25 Proof

$30

Lemon Drop

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and Ashuelot Vodka. Classically sweet and tart — sugar the rim and pour it chilled.

RTD · 750ml · 25 Proof

$30

Pineapple Mint Mojito

Kingfish Gold Rum, fresh pineapple, and real mint. Aromatic, tropical, and alive. This is RTD done right.

NH Residents Only

Bloody Mary is available exclusively through our NH direct store or in our tasting room.

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NH Direct Store & Tasting Room Only

More Sweetwater Spirits Available In-State

Due to NH distribution law, the following brands and expressions are only available to New Hampshire residents through our direct store, or to anyone who visits our tasting room in Winchester, NH.

Spirits

  • ✦ Ashuelot Vodka, Gin & Cucumber Vodka
  • ✦ Monadnock Moonshine (3 expressions)
  • ✦ Kingfish Gold & Spiced Rum
  • ✦ Clark & Chesterfield Bourbon & Chocolate Whiskey
  • ✦ Sweetwater Libations Bloody Mary

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The Sweetwater
Experience

Not a passive tour. An education, a hands-on craft session, and a guided tasting — all in one unforgettable afternoon at New Hampshire's premier craft distillery.

Reserve Your Spot

90

Minutes of Immersion

6

Spirits of Your Choice

1

Custom Cocktail Made by You

Stories to Take Home

Three Acts.
One Unforgettable Visit.

Act I

The Distillery Tour

Step behind the scenes of a working craft distillery and see exactly how the magic happens. Walk the floor, take in the copper pot stills, the fermentation tanks, the aging barrels — and get a guided breakdown of every step our spirits take from raw ingredient to award-winning bottle. This is where the story starts.

Act II

Make Your Own RTD Cocktail

You're not just watching — you're making. Using real juices, mixers, extracts, and syrups, you'll craft your own signature ready-to-drink cocktail from scratch. Then you'll design and print a custom label with your name on it. You leave with something you actually created. That bottle is yours.

Act III

Guided Tasting — Your Choice of 6 Spirits

Sit down with our Brand Ambassador and select any 6 spirits from our full Sweetwater portfolio to taste — Clark & Chesterfield Whiskeys, Ashuelot Vodka & Gin, Monadnock Moonshine, Kingfish Rum, or Sweetwater Libations RTD cocktails. Your tasting, your call. Every pour comes with the story behind it.

Inside the Sweetwater Experience

A taste of what's waiting for you at 136 Main Street, Winchester, NH.

Tour Highlight

The Sweetwater Experience

Behind the Scenes

Inside the Distillery

Hear It Directly

Real guests. Real reactions. No script.

Guest Testimonial

Anthony & Heather

Guest Testimonial

Rich & Scott

Frequently Asked Questions

What cocktail ingredients will I be working with?

You'll create your cocktail using real juices, mixers, extracts, and syrups. No artificial flavors, no shortcuts. Your cocktail will be bottled and labeled before you leave — ready to enjoy at home.

Can I buy bottles after the tasting?

Absolutely. Our full lineup is available for purchase in the tasting room. If you find a favorite during your tasting — and you will — you can take it home with you.

Is the Experience good for groups or corporate events?

Yes — it's one of our most popular corporate event formats. We can accommodate private group bookings. Contact us for custom group pricing and scheduling.

How long is the Experience?

Plan for approximately 90 minutes from start to finish. You'll tour the distillery, make your own cocktail, and complete a guided tasting — all at a pace that lets you enjoy every moment without feeling rushed.

Where is the distillery located?

136 Main Street, Winchester, NH. We're about 2 hours from Boston and easily accessible from southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.

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Our Spirits

18 expressions. Five brands. One family distillery in Winchester, New Hampshire.

Clark & Chesterfield

Clark &
Chesterfield

Premium small-batch whiskey with a New England soul. Five distinct expressions, each with its own character.

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Best Seller · 750ml · 60 Proof

$60
🥈 SFWSC 2024 Silver Medal

Maple Whiskey

Real New Hampshire maple syrup meets a high-rye bourbon base in a whiskey that walks the line between bold and beautiful. The roasted maple comes through rich and warm — never cloying — letting the spirit breathe underneath. Sip it neat on a cold night, stir it into a maple Old Fashioned, or pour it over your morning coffee. You'll find a reason to reach for it every day.

Fan Favorite · 750ml

$60

Honey Whiskey

Locally sourced New England wildflower honey, blended into our premium bourbon for a whiskey that's impossibly smooth and effortlessly approachable. Floral, warm, and softly sweet — it's the bottle that converts bourbon skeptics and impresses enthusiasts. Whether you sip it neat or mix it into a honey bee cocktail, one pour is never enough.

Craft Expression · 750ml · 80 Proof

$90
🥈 SFWSC 2024 Silver Medal

Single Malt Whiskey

Double distilled from 100% malted barley, then solera-aged in ex-bourbon barrels — this is a whiskey built for those who appreciate the process behind the pour. Think Scotch character with New England soul: distinct malt notes, a layered mid-palate, and a balanced finish that lingers exactly as long as it should. The bottle for the serious whiskey drinker in your life — or in the mirror.

Limited Edition · 750ml · 80 Proof

$90

Bourbon

Born to mark our one-year anniversary, this limited-edition bourbon was built to make a statement. Distilled from 70% corn, 25% rye, and 5% malted barley, then aged in 53-gallon American oak barrels, it delivers the rich warmth and depth you expect from a premium bourbon — with a New Hampshire identity all its own. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in a classic cocktail. However you pour it, savor it — it doesn't stick around forever.

Signature · 750ml · 60 Proof

$70

Chocolate Whiskey

Our aged bourbon, married with real cacao nibs in a slow, careful infusion that produces something genuinely unexpected — rich, semi-sweet, and deeply satisfying. The chocolate doesn't hide the whiskey, and the whiskey doesn't overpower the chocolate. They meet somewhere in the middle, and that's exactly where great things happen. Sip it over ice as a dessert in a glass, or use it to turn a classic bourbon cocktail into an entirely new experience.

Made with Maple Whiskey · 750ml

$15

Clark & Chesterfield BBQ Sauce

What happens when a master distiller gets near a grill? This. A bold vinegar-based sauce layered with mustard, lemon juice, and horseradish — savory, punchy, and finished with a generous pour of our signature Maple Whiskey that ties everything together. The sweetness doesn't announce itself; it sneaks in at the end and makes everything on the plate taste better. Ribs, chicken, brisket — it doesn't matter. The Maple Whiskey is the secret. Now you know.

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Triple Distilled · 750ml · 80 Proof

$35

Ashuelot Vodka

Triple distilled from a distinctive apple and potato mash, Ashuelot Vodka is the rare bottle that's built for both mixing and sipping neat. Exceptionally clean and silky smooth, with a whisper of apple on the nose and a crisp, dry finish. The backbone of our RTD cocktail line — and a standout spirit in its own right.

8-Botanical · 750ml · 80 Proof

$35

Ashuelot Gin

A modern New England gin for people who think they don't like gin. Distilled from locally grown apples and potatoes, then vapor-infused with eight botanicals — juniper, coriander, citrus, and more — it's light and bright where traditional gins are heavy and piney. Brilliant in cocktails. Genuinely enjoyable over ice. A gateway gin for the curious and a staple for the converted.

Vapor Infused · 750ml · 80 Proof

$35

Cucumber Vodka

Our triple-distilled apple and potato vodka, vapor-infused with locally grown cucumbers for a spirit that's cool, clean, and impossibly refreshing. Soft on the palate, dry on the finish, and undeniably crushable in a summer cocktail. Pour it into a gin and tonic, a cucumber martini, or simply over ice with a squeeze of lime. Your warm-weather spirit of choice — without question.

Ashuelot

Ashuelot

Named for the river that runs through our valley. Pure, clean, locally distilled.

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Monadnock Moonshine

Monadnock

Moonshiners' tradition meets craft distilling. Named for the iconic NH mountain that defines our landscape.

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Barrel Aged · 750ml · 100 Proof

$40

Aged 100 Proof Moonshine

This is what moonshine was meant to be — before shortcuts became standard. Barrel-aged for smoothness without sacrificing a single degree of character, our 100 proof original hits with authority and finishes clean. Rugged enough for the traditionalist, refined enough to surprise anyone who thinks moonshine is a rough drink. The real deal, no apology.

Fan Favorite · 750ml · 60 Proof

$40

Apple Pie Moonshine

New England apple cider and fresh cinnamon blended into our original moonshine recipe — the result is something that genuinely tastes like autumn in a glass. Warm, familiar, and dangerously easy to drink. Whether you pour it over ice, serve it warm like a toddy, or share it at a fall gathering, this is the bottle that empties fastest. Bring an extra one.

Summer Staple · 750ml · 60 Proof

$40

Sweet Tea Moonshine

Black tea steeped low and slow, touched with lemon, sweetened with pure cane sugar — then married to our moonshine for a spirit that's smooth enough to sip straight and easy enough to enjoy all afternoon. Southern soul, New England craft. Pour it over ice and let the hours disappear. It's dangerously drinkable, and we mean that as a compliment.

Oak Barrel Aged · 750ml · 80 Proof

$35

Kingfish Gold Rum

Distilled from American Black Strap molasses using the time-honored techniques of colonial New England distillers, then aged in oak barrels until it finds its character. Notes of citrus and caramel rise through a smooth, full-bodied spirit that sips beautifully neat and elevates any cocktail it touches. This is not your average rum. It's the one that makes rum drinkers proud and whiskey drinkers curious.

Macerated Spice · 750ml · 80 Proof

$35

Kingfish Spiced Rum

Our Kingfish Gold, slow-macerated with a warming blend of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the spices are fully woven into the spirit. Nicknamed "Christmas in a Bottle" — and you'll understand why the moment you open it. Rich, festive, and deeply warming, it's the centerpiece of every eggnog and mulled cider that comes near it. Spectacular in batched cocktails. Even better poured generously over ice and enjoyed slowly.

Kingfish Rum

Kingfish

Two aged expressions. Deep character, New England craftsmanship.

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Sweetwater Libations

Premium RTD cocktails made with real Sweetwater spirits. Open, pour, enjoy. Four signature flavors.

🥇 SF RTD 2024 Gold Medal

750ml · 30 Proof

$30

Rum Punch

Tropical flavors meet Kingfish Rum in a ready-to-drink cocktail that takes you somewhere warmer with every sip. Sweet, vibrant, and refreshingly easy — crack it open, pour it over ice, and let summer find you wherever you are.

750ml · 25 Proof

$30

Lemon Drop

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup shaken into our Ashuelot Vodka — classically sweet, beautifully tart, and perfectly balanced. Sugar the rim, pour it chilled, and remember why the Lemon Drop became a classic in the first place.

750ml · 25 Proof

$30

Pineapple Mint Mojito

Kingfish Gold Rum blended with fresh pineapple and real mint — highly aromatic, tropical, and alive with a minty citrus finish. This is an RTD cocktail that actually tastes like a cocktail. Pour it over ice and take a moment. You've earned it.

750ml · 25 Proof

$35

Bloody Mary

Ashuelot Vodka meets fresh tomatoes, garlic, celery, horseradish, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and lemon — blended into the boldest, most satisfying Bloody Mary you'll pour at brunch. Savory. Spicy. Seriously good. The bottle that makes Sunday mornings worth waking up for.

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A Story of Craft,
Family & Pride.

New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery is a rare find in American craft spirits — an African American, family-owned distillery rooted in New Hampshire.

A Legacy Built on Craft & Family

New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery was founded in 2015 by Robert Patton-Spruill, who spent childhood summers with his grandfather learning the art of distilling — and the lesson that quality will always outlast quantity. That founding principle never left this distillery.

In 2022, sisters Alisa Lawrence and Nilaja Young — along with their husbands Karl Lawrence and Kenny Young — purchased New England Sweetwater from their cousin Robert. Four family members, one shared vision: to build something that would last for generations.

What Robert started, this family continues. Every bottle we produce carries that original commitment to craft — small-batch, hand-labeled, and made with the belief that what's in the glass should tell a story worth telling.

Meet the Owners

Karl Lawrence

Karl Lawrence

COO · Master Distiller

As COO and Master Distiller, Karl is the architect behind every spirit in the Sweetwater portfolio. He oversees every batch from grain to bottle and brings the craft to life on the Sweetwater Experience tours. His philosophy is simple: what's in the glass should tell a story worth telling.

Alisa Lawrence

Alisa Lawrence

CEO · General Manager

As CEO and General Manager, Alisa is the operational heartbeat of New England Sweetwater. She oversees the day-to-day running of the business with precision and vision, ensuring every aspect of the distillery runs at the standard the brand demands. A driving force behind the family's decision to carry this legacy forward, she is building something meant to last.

Kenny Young

Kenny Young

Brand Ambassador · Tasting Room Manager

Kenny is the face of Sweetwater in the community — and the energy in the room when you walk into the tasting room. As Brand Ambassador and Tasting Room Manager, he's responsible for the guest experience from the moment you arrive, while also driving the brand's reach through partnerships, events, and outreach that puts Sweetwater on the map.

Nilaja Young

Nilaja Young

Co-CEO · RTD Specialist

As Co-CEO and RTD Specialist, Nilaja is the creative force behind Sweetwater's ready-to-drink cocktail line and flavored spirits. She takes the distillery's base spirits and transforms them into the Sweetwater Libations lineup — blending craft, flavor, and originality into every bottle. Organized, purposeful, and relentlessly creative, she keeps the portfolio growing and the vision moving forward.

Our Values

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Locally Rooted

Ingredients sourced from New England farms. Every bottle reflects the terrain, the seasons, and the people of this region.

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Craft Without Compromise

Small-batch. Hand-labeled. No shortcuts. If it doesn't meet our standard, it doesn't leave the distillery.

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Family First

African American family-owned and operated. Every purchase directly supports independent family entrepreneurship in New England.

Come See It for Yourself

The Sweetwater Experience is the best way to understand what we do and why we do it.

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Visit Us

Come experience the craft in person. Our tasting room is open and welcoming.

Find Us

Address

136 Main Street
Winchester, NH 03470

Tasting Room Hours

Thursday

Noon – 6 PM

Friday

Noon – 6 PM

Saturday

Noon – 6 PM

Sunday

Noon – 5 PM

Mon – Wed

Closed

Hours may vary. Contact us to confirm before visiting.

Contact

📧 info@nesweetwater.com

📞 603-239-6056

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Press & Awards

New England Sweetwater has been recognized by national and regional media for our spirits, our story, and our impact on the craft spirits industry.

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San Francisco Spirits Competitions · 2024

Maple Whiskey Silver Medal

SFWSC 2024

🥈 Silver Medal

Maple Whiskey

Rum Punch Gold Medal

SF RTD Competition 2024

🥇 Gold Medal

Sweetwater Libations Rum Punch

Single Malt Silver Medal

SFWSC 2024

🥈 Silver Medal

American Single Malt Whiskey

Regional Recognition

Keene Sentinel Choice Award 2024

The Keene Sentinel · 2024

Gold — Best Distillery

Keene Sentinel Choice Awards · June 2024

Keene Sentinel Choice Award 2023

The Keene Sentinel · 2023

Gold — Best Distillery

Keene Sentinel Choice Awards · June 2023

Keene Sentinel Best Local Distillery 2022

The Keene Sentinel · 2022

Gold — Best Local Distillery

Keene Sentinel Choice Awards · June 2022

NH Magazine Best of NH 2022

New Hampshire Magazine · 2022

Editor's Pick — Best of NH

Breweries, Wine, Spirits & Cocktails Category

Press Coverage

Black Enterprise Feature

Black Enterprise Magazine · Special Edition

The Pronghorn Mission for Diversity — 30 Black Owned Brands Transforming the Spirits Industry

New England Sweetwater was featured among 30 Black-owned brands recognized for outstanding achievement and contribution to the spirits industry. Alisa Lawrence, Nilaja Young, Karl Lawrence, and Kenny Young were spotlighted for building a generational family legacy in craft distilling.

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NH Magazine

Best of NH 2022 — Breweries, Wine, Spirits & Cocktails

New Hampshire Magazine named New England Sweetwater in their prestigious Best of NH awards, recognizing the distillery's impact on the local spirits scene.

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Distilling Women

Sister-Owned Farm Distillery

Distilling Women profiled the powerful partnership of sisters Alisa and Nilaja, and the family legacy behind New England Sweetwater's award-winning spirits.

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The Level Man

New England Sweetwater Farm Interview

An in-depth interview covering the origins, craft, and vision behind New England Sweetwater — from the founding story to the future of the brand.

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Sheen Magazine

Introducing New England Sweetwater — Owned by Two Black Sisters

Sheen Magazine highlighted the inspiring story of Alisa and Nilaja's journey from Brooklyn to Winchester, NH — and the family distillery they're building for future generations.

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Cassius Life

New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery Interview

Cassius Life featured the Sweetwater story — a family-owned craft distillery rewriting what Black ownership looks like in the American spirits industry.

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Vibe Magazine

New England Sweetwater — Legacy in a Bottle

Vibe covered how New England Sweetwater is building a spirits legacy rooted in family, craft, and the belief that what's in the glass should tell a story worth remembering.

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YouTube Feature

How I Live Free: New England Sweetwater Distillery

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Press Contact

info@nesweetwater.com

Phone

603-239-6056

Location

136 Main St, Winchester, NH

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