Millbrook Magazine Features Tenmile Distillery

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A Taste of Scotland, Distilled in Dutchess County

By Hannah Van Sickle; Photos by Rana Faure

The Dyson Family has long had their sights set on producing a world-class single malt whisky, and Wassaic’s Tenmile Distillery evolved as a means of achieving their goal. In a nod to their own heritage, owner-partners Eliza Dyson, Joel LeVangia, and John Dyson commissioned a traditional Scottish style distillery—complete with mash tun, wash still, and spirit still from Forsyths in Rothes, Scotland—all of which was carefully placed inside a 100-year-old dairy barn on Sinpatch Road (so-named after a local preacher deemed the proliferation of taverns and brothels there a “patch of sin”). Hiring a master distiller became the final piece of the puzzle and, come spring, the trio’s lofty, well-founded ambitions will materialize in large part due to the efforts and expertise of Shane Fraser.

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Pet Policy

While we love all furry friends, all pets must be leashed at all times and are allowed outside on the patio only. We cannot allow any animal inside the Distillery or bar. We also kindly ask you clean up after pet.

You are solely responsible for your pet and pets must be attended at all times. 

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