Wiltwyck Spirits Company Tasting Room — Restaurant in City of Kingston

There’s something quietly rebellious happening inside a nondescript garage the edge of Kingston on the corner of Greenkill & Wilbur Ave.

Kyran Tompkins, the restless mind behind Wiltwyck Spirits Company, isn't chasing praise or recognition. He's pursuing obsession. His space is polished, Instagram-ready, even postcard-worthy; it’s industrial yet elevated, with thoughtful touches of greenery and dimmable lighting that washes the walls, accenting the artifacts strewn about. Behind the bar, a polished custom draft system, adorned with backlighting. Every single aspect of the space from the bar stools to the tile floor & custom stonework were carefully curated for form and function in mind.

Though on the other side of that wall, a workshop that is a stark contrast to the artful tasting room.

You see, Tompkins isn’t your average distiller. He’s a tinkerer, a renegade scientist with ink-stained notes piled chaotically, splattered notebooks filled with barely legible recipes, and the machinery he personally hacked together from multiple pieces of repurposed equipment and stubborn ingenuity.

He speaks quickly, passionately, almost impatiently, like someone who knows he’s onto something extraordinary and doesn’t have time to waste convincing the skeptics.

His first release, a vodka. It’s revolutionary in a quiet, understated, almost defiant way. It looks unassuming in its simple short glass bottle but tastes cleaner than anything on the market with a texture that can only be described as "full." The secret, a proprietary process of proofing that he had described so casually, he made it seem like it was "common knowledge" within the industry.

That's the thing about Wiltwyck Spirits. It's about complete control, consistency, and pushing boundaries. It's about showing that innovation doesn’t always have to be glamorous with polished copper stills, wooden barrels stacked everywhere & a gimmicky backstory. It can come from a gritty backroom filled with stainless steel machines, sleepless nights, and stubborn determination. Quietly pushing out a product that stands on its merits and letting it do all the talking for them.

This is what innovation actually looks like: relentless trial and error, countless late-night experiments, and the gritty grind of hands-on, dirty, back-breaking work. Wiltwyck Spirits doesn't ask for applause. They earn it, one stubbornly perfect product at a time.

Next time you sip a martini at Lone Wolf Wolf made with Wiltwyck’s signature vodka, remember: behind that pristine liquid is grit, sweat, and an unwavering refusal to settle for "good enough". Tompkins & and the team don't do compromises....

What an unexpected, delightful find. From delicous food from Lyons Savory Selections (Friday and Saturday Only) to the creative flavorful drinks, you can tell this establishment is exactly what Kingston has been waiting for! Outdoor seating and eclectic decor inside. They even have paint and sip on a relaxing Sunday. The food is delicious and the drinks tasty. Pet friendly and people friendly! Highly...

I am a n NYC SNOB when it comes to vodka and wow was i humbled with this place. Their exciting cocktail flight was so smooth and a great introduction to the unbeatable atmosphere i was lucky enough to hang around. It was an awesome WFH spot too, with accessible spots to work remotely. Say hi to Kyran or...