Great spirits and conversation to lift yours! After having bookmarked this distillery for over a year, I finally found myself in the area for work and decided to book a tour on a weekday afternoon. The owners, David and Dorit, hosted me for almost an hour as we chatted over generous tastings of their signature mahia, as well as whiskey, bourbon, and their distilled beer liquor called Yonkers. That last one was a nice, complex surprise, but of course, I came for the mahia, which I tried straight up and then mixed with a bit of ginger liqueur and lemon juice. If you care about supporting local distillers and diversifying what's available out there, do not...
Read moreWhat a hidden gem! Located in an industrial park in Yonkers, this is one cool place to visit. The owners, David and Dorit Nahmias, graciously came in early after we called to see where they were located. David told us the history of Mahia, a fig brandy that originated in Morrocco. So interesting to learn about the distilling process for it, but tasting it, wow! So smooth and tasty, 2 thumbs up.They also distill rye, bourbon and a distilled beer combo called "Spirit of Yonkers", all very tasty. Needless to say, a few bottles went home with us! If you are in the Yonkers area, this place is definitely worth checking out. Thank you David and Dorit for your...
Read moreWe visited the Nahmais et Fils distillery this weekend. Tracy took quite a bit of time to give us an animated and detailed tour, explaining the many processes, and later we sat and chatted with Dorit about the business until well after closing. Thank you to David, Dorit and Tracy for making us feel welcome at your business. The products we tasted were excellent. My favorite is...
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