Captain Lawrence 20th Anniversary 4 Year Single Malt Whiskey 45%-ABV, 750ml bottles.
About Captain Lawrence:
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co., a major craft brewery in Elmsford, NY, founded by Scott Vaccaro, is known for diverse, award-winning beers (IPAs, sours, lagers) and a large beer garden, but they also have a distilling arm called Current Spirits focused on whiskey aging and production, launching spirits like the "Perpetual Whiskey Project," blending various casks for unique flavors, expanding beyond just beer into spirits alongside their brewing operations in the Hudson Valley.
Brewing & Facility
- Location: Elmsford, New York (Westchester County).
- Scale: Largest craft brewery in the Hudson Valley/Westchester, producing significant barrel volume.
- Offerings: Fresh IPAs (Hop Commander), sour ales, lagers, stouts, and many specialties, winning numerous GABF medals.
- Experience: Features a large beer hall, pizza kitchen, and extensive outdoor beer garden, making it a popular destination.
Distilling (Current Spirits)
- Launch: Started distilling under the Current Spirits name in late 2019.
- Focus: Barrel aging and creating unique spirits, especially whiskey.
- Whiskey: Their "Perpetual Whiskey Project" blends ex-bourbon, ex-rye, and ex-sherry barrels for complex fruity, smoky, and sweet notes.
Founder & Inspiration
- Scott Vaccaro: A Westchester native with a fermentation science degree (UC Davis).
- Name Origin: Named after Captain Lawrence Drive, where he grew up.
Sustainability & Community
- Green Efforts: Uses solar panels, recycles spent grain for animal feed (Hemlock Hill Farms), and emphasizes local partnerships.
- Events: Hosts live music and events in their beer garden.







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