Enjoying the Spirits of Robert Burns & the Hudson House Distillery. We
recognized and honored Hillrock Estate Distillery & the Sloop Brewing Co. for their contributions to the Distilling and Brewing industries in the Hudson Valley and celebrated the art and life of the great Scottish Poet, Robbie Burns, at the annual Robert Burns Supper, Distillery Awards Ceremony!
In recognition of the growth and sophistication of the Distilling, Brewing and Wine industries in the Hudson Valley the Robert Burns Scholarship Fund, a non profit 501 c-3 cultural organization, created and presents the annual Robert Burns Distillery Awards, given in recognization of an individual leader or organization’s contributions to the Hudson Valley’s Distillery, Brewery and Wine producing community each January at their annual Robbie Burns Supper/Celebration.
We were proud to award the 2023 Robert Burns Distillery Awards to Hillrock Estate Distillery from Ancram, NY and Sloop Brewing of Elizaville and Fishkill, NY.
The Hillrock Estate Distillery- from Ancram, NY. A family owned business built from the ground up reflecting their dedication to hand crafting exceptional whiskies reflecting the unique terroir of the Hudson Valley. Founded by husband and wife Jeffrey Baker, Cathy Franklin and legendary Master Distiller Dave Pickerell. The Hillrock mission is to produce the finest hand-crafted spirits made with their own grain floor malted, craft distilled in their copper pot still, aged in fine oak and hand bottled at the estate in the Hudson Valley Highlands. Crowned by a fine 1806 Georgian house. Hillrock is proud to be one of the few “field-to-glass” whiskey producers in the world and the first US distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate grown grain. Hillrock’s commitment to quality embodies the rich history of artisinal distilling in the Hudson Valley. They create the highest whiskies reflecting the unique local terroir. www.hillrockdistillery.com
Sloop Brewing Co.- Elizaville & East Fishkill, NY, Founded by Adam Watson and Justin Taylor in 2011, Sloop has become one of the fastest growing breweries in the US. In 2018, Sloop opened a 25,000 sq ft brewery in East Fishkill, allowing them to ramp up production of Juice Bomb, Super Soft, WBC gold medal winning sour Confliction, and a rotating menu of limited releases. Named for the boats that once moved people and cargo up and down the Hudson, Sloop is grounded in the craft and tradition of brewing. Open to adventure. It’s more than just a slogan — it’s what’s behind every beer we brew.
A much-anticipated tradition in the Hudson Valley, the Distillery Awards Ceremony, Robbie Burns Supper/Celebration features an interactive evening with the Honorees acceptance of the Distillery Awards, recitation of Burns’ poetry, a traditional pre-fixe Scottish supper, storytelling, songs, and whisky toasts.
Seating for the evening is limited. Reservations are required.The cost of the supper/celebration is $75.00pp or $125pp for the Donor Ticket with added benefits. For information on the awards, scholarship and dinner, to make an Awardee nomination or public comment please visit our Facebook page. For Sponsorship information please request.
The Robert Burns Scholarship Fund, a non profit 501 c-3 cultural organization, whose mission is to promote the annual Robbie Burns Supper/Celebration along with other cultural events, fundraise for the annual Robert Burns Scholarship and grow and develop the annual Robert Burns Distillery Awards. The annual Robert Burns Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student for the study of distillery sciences in the Hudson Valley, given in memory of Gable Erenzo, in acknowledgement and appreciation of Gable and Ralph Erenzo’s contributions to the development of the distillery industry in the Hudson Valley.
The 2024 Robert Burns Distillery Awards/Supper is scheduled for Saturday January 20th at the Hudson House Distillery, West Park, NY. For information and Distillery Award nominations please contact DAAsociatesPR@gmail.com or call 914-299-0837
