About Delaware Phoenix

Welcome to Delaware Phoenix, a New York State Farm Distillery reborn in the Northern Catskills. Originally founded in 2009 by Cheryl Lins, and named Distillery of the Year in 2010 by the NY Independent Spirits Competition. We reopened in 2023 with our botanical garden in Worcester and our distillery in Walton. We grow our own botanicals and locally source or forage all remaining ingredients (except fennel and anise). This practice honors absinthe’s traditional Swiss agricultural roots and reflects our dedication to sustainable farming practices and meticulous craftsmanship.

Our production process celebrates the botanicals we cultivate each year. Using traditional methods, including draft animal power in the garden, we distill each small batch in our copper pot still. We then color, bottle, and label by hand, ensuring every bottle of Delaware Phoenix absinthe is made with care and quality.