58 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • NOVEMBER 2020
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MONTAUK DISTILLING CO.
NEW EAST END SPIRITS
By CJ ARLOTTA
A new distillery has opened on the East
End, and it’s already creating a buzz
with its Modico Collins.
Despite its name, Montauk Distilling
Co. is not located at the tip of the South
Fork, it’s in Riverhead, right next door
to North Fork Brewing Co.
“Being centrally located was important
to us,” said Leucio Iacobelli, owner of
the distillery. “We hope that whether it
be out at a local restaurant, from your
local spirit shop or visiting us directly
at the distillery, every Long Islander can
know where we are and what we stand
for, putting the best quality products we
can in your hand and letting them speak
for themselves. In a market where most
of one's purchases come from places
that they may never visit, we think it's
pretty special that you come visit us and
experience the process firsthand.”
Danielle Sweeny, the distillery's tasting
room manager, created Montauk’s tasting
room, which has several tables and a
fully stocked bar with seating. She also
has a hand in developing the distillery’s
many cocktails.
“One of our most popular specialty
cocktails is our Modico Collins, a twist
on a classic featuring our Modico Vodka,”
Iacobelli said. “It has been a staple
since we opened our doors on August 1.”
The ingredients in the Modico Collins
include Modico Vodka, agave nectar,
freshly squeezed lime juice, club soda,
your favorite sparkling wine, and mint
sprig.
“It's always best to come and see
us to find out what is next,” he
said. “Our tasting room and distillery
will be home to our R&D,
and we love to offer samples
to our guests firsthand when
new inspirations come upon
us. We recently expanded our
distribution, so we hope that
our customers are able to enjoy
our lineup of spirits throughout
Long Island and beyond and
can ask for our locally crafted
brands by name wherever they
enjoy a good drink, or grab a
bottle from the shelf.”
Montauk Distilling Co. is
located at 24 E. 2nd St., Suite
B, in Riverhead. It can be
reached at 631-727-6326 or
montaukdistillingco.com
Montauk Distilling Co.’s Modico Collins.
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