We passed many times in front of Great Jones Distillery Co and it was time to check out the only active whisky distillery in Manhattan, opened 100 years after prohibition. We went for dinner and so did not get a chance to visit the distillery or even the lounge, but, as we entered, we could not miss the large copper pot that dominates the shop where you can buy some of their whisky as well as various merchandise like glasses, books, hats, etc.

For dinner, you can even have a tasting of their whisky as I did, trying the 4 kinds their propose: straight (my favorite), 4 grain, rye and Black Dirt Apple Jack. Or you can try the many cocktails they have, crafted or classics like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

Whisky tasting at Great Jones Distillery Co in NYC

For appetizers, Jodi ordered the Gem Lettuce Salad that was chunks of feta and a green goddess dressing (no idea what was in it but it tasted good), while I went for the gazpacho, a chilled tomato soup that was served with a delicious pan con tomate. The gazpacho was very good, not too acidic, topped with cucumber for a little crunch and added freshness.

Then, I got the lamb porterhouse: the roasted lamb shoulder was sitting on top of giant beans (gigante beans that I solely saw in Greek restaurants before) that were bathed in an aged balsamic jus that was amazing. Served in a skillet, giving a rustic feel to the dish, the smell that emanated from the dish made me want to dive in right away. If you love lamb, you cannot miss this: the meat was perfectly cooked, not at all overpowered by the jus, very tender.

Jodi got their roasted cauliflower that was served with tahini glaze, chili de Arbol and yogurt, the only vegetarian dish. It looked amazing and was good, but quite spicy, the yogurt not being enough to counteract the spiciness from the chili.

Roasted cauliflower at Great Jones Distillery Co in NYC

We finished the meal with a baked Alaska, a dessert that I rarely see on a menu. Interestingly, it was not made with ice cream but with lemon and coconut sorbet. I found it good, refreshing, not too sweet, although the meringue on top was definitely sweet, but it is as if the sorbet cut through it. It was made with a Great Jones rye and pineapple sauce. So, it was a fruity version of this dessert.

Baked Alaska at Great Jones Distillery Co in NYC

Our dinner at Great Jones Distillery Co was quite good, and of course, we stopped by the shop before leaving. I like their menu that has interesting dishes and would certainly go back there at some point.

Enjoy (I did)!

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Great Jones Distillery Co - 686 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

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