
Locally Founded Distillery Opening First Tasting Room In Freehold, New Jersey
We always talk about New Jersey's vast brewery scene, and it makes sense because there is a lot to talk about. From beach breweries to local classics like Kane Brewing and Toms River Brewing, grabbing a local craft beer in Jersey isn't hard at all!
However, Jersey also has a distillery scene, which I feel as though isn't talked about quite as much, and it's getting ready to grow with the addition of a new distillery coming soon to Freehold.
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I've written about a few Jersey distilleries in recent weeks. For example, LBI Distilling is getting ready to open its first brick-and-mortar bar in LBI sometime this spring or summer. More on that here.

Even Garden State Distillery, one of the most prominent distilleries in the area, has made recent headlines with its move to Brick, leaving the storefront in Toms River empty.
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Freehold, NJ, Soon Home To The States Newest Distillery
Now, it looks like Freehold will be home to one of Jersey's newest tasting rooms, and it's a long time in the making.
Freehold Distilling was founded by 7 friends who came together to bring their passion for finely crafted spirits to the public. They distill Whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, and more, according to their Facebook Page.
Freehold Distilling Announces Its Location Coming Soon To NJ
Freehold Distilling has also announced that they're opening their first-ever tasting room in Freehold, at 3475 Route 9 in Freehold in the Three Brooks Plaza.
Most of the demo inside the building is done, which means it's time to make the distillery happen, and it looks like it's going to be a great addition to Freehold.
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