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(Sold Out) 3 p.m. The History of Urban Distilling
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Join Kings County Distillery co-founder Colin Spoelman to delve into the unique history of distilling and whiskey culture in New York City. Learn about palatial 18th-century Brooklyn distilleries, the 19th century “whiskey wars” that involved actual casualties, and more — Brooklyn has played a prominent role in the long and tumultuous history of alcohol in the city.
In Green-Wood’s cozy Historic Chapel, Spoelman, author of a new book “The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining,” will tell these fascinating tales, all depicted in his book and featuring Green-Wood “permanent residents.” After all the whiskey talk, you can pick up a book, have it autographed, and then taste the good stuff with a sampling of Kings County’s product. Then you’ll hop on Green-Wood’s trolley for a tour to whiskey-related sites in Green-Wood.
$35 for members of the Historic Fund / $40 for non-members. Ticket includes talk, tasting and tour.
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.