This Moonshine Tasting Room In New Jersey Is One Hidden Speakeasy You’ll Want To Tour

I've been down south a few times, to classic southern tourist towns, and one thing I always enjoy there is the moonshine tasting rooms. It might sound like sipping moonshine is a straight ticket to sleeping away most of the vacation, but these rooms have a clever model - providing tiny sipping shots that let you sample the flavors without drinking too much - all at a reasonable price, or even free. They're hoping you find your new favorite drink and buy a bottle, of course! I miss this experience when I come back to the Garden State, so I wondered - is there a place for moonshine tasting in New Jersey? It turns out there is - Jersey Spirits Distilling Company in Fairfield. This small-batch Jersey distillery offers amazing spirits, a unique tasting experience, and even a tour of the distillery. It's a unique Jersey experience that any Fairfield visit should include.

Hiding in a humble Fairfield storefront, Jersey Spirits might be the most intriguing tasting room in New Jersey.

This small-batch distillery makes whiskey, gin, and other classic spirits - but they're most famous for one of their signature items.

Meet Jersey Hooch - also known as moonshine. The term refers to corn whiskey, but the term "Moonshine" typically referred to illegal distilleries during prohibition and after - and everything here is totally above-board.

One thing the hooch here has in common with southern moonshine? They're creating as many unique and deliciously sweet flavors as they can - with new ones being introduced all the time.

Can't decide which one you want? Just belly up to the bar at the tasting room and order one of the famous tasting flights.

You'll get a selection of the best flavors here, in portions that are easy to enjoy without getting overwhelmed.

Not in the mood for hooch? The tasting room also arranges tastings for other items, such as Gin & Tonic cocktails or Bloody Marys.

Have you visited Jersey Spirits Distilling Company for moonshine tasting in New Jersey? Or hooch-tasting, if you prefer! Tell us your favorite flavor in the comments section! You can visit the website of Jersey Spirits Distilling Company to see the full line of products, and check out the Facebook page of this New Jersey tasting room for announcements about the latest specials! If you want to taste more of the best Fairfield has to offer, the distillery is only a few minutes from an outpost of this iconic Italian bakery in New Jersey. And if you need a place to sleep off that moonshine tasting, check into the Best Western Plus Fairfield Executive Inn, which offers a comfortable night's sleep at a reasonable price.