Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Not a membership. A legacy.
The 1776 Founders Club is the highest honor at Empire State Distillers — a once-only opportunity to have your name permanently etched into the foundation of our distillery.
This is your place in history as one of the first supporters to stand with us as we open our doors. While others will come and go, Founders are forever.
Limited to just 20 members, this is not something that can be repeated.
First-Year Membership in the Reserves Club
Enjoy all the privileges of our Battle Rattle Reserves — including exclusive releases, VIP access, and member-only benefits for your first year.
Your Name on the Founders Plaque
Your name will be permanently engraved and displayed inside Empire State Distillers, honoring you as one of the original Founders.
Invitation to the Founders Grand Opening
An exclusive, private event celebrating the opening of Empire State Distillers — reserved only for Founders.
One Bottle of Battle Rattle Reserve
A limited, members-only bottling not available to the public.
Early Access to New Releases
Get first rights to every new spirit, limited run, and special bottling before the public.
Early Ticket Sales to Events
Founders get priority booking for all tastings, dinners, concerts, and special experiences.
Personalized Etched Glassware
A custom Battle Rattle rocks glass engraved with your name.
Founders Gear Kit
Includes a premium shirt, hat, and stickers to mark your place among the original 20.
Exclusive Tasting Room Discounts
Special pricing and benefits whenever you visit the Empire State Distillers tasting room.
One-time Founders Membership: $400
Includes your first year of Reserves Club benefits plus all Founders-only privileges
Limited to 20 members
Once sold out, it will never be offered again
Because every great distillery begins with a small group of believers.
Before there was a nation, there were taverns.
Before there were laws, there were conversations.
The 1776 Founders Club honors that tradition — a circle of people who believe in craft, community, and the power of a good drink shared with good company.
Your name will live inside Empire State Distillers for as long as the doors stay open.
This is not about what you receive.
It’s about what you become part of.
Not a membership. A legacy.
The 1776 Founders Club is the highest honor at Empire State Distillers — a once-only opportunity to have your name permanently etched into the foundation of our distillery.
This is your place in history as one of the first supporters to stand with us as we open our doors. While others will come and go, Founders are forever.
Limited to just 20 members, this is not something that can be repeated.
First-Year Membership in the Reserves Club
Enjoy all the privileges of our Battle Rattle Reserves — including exclusive releases, VIP access, and member-only benefits for your first year.
Your Name on the Founders Plaque
Your name will be permanently engraved and displayed inside Empire State Distillers, honoring you as one of the original Founders.
Invitation to the Founders Grand Opening
An exclusive, private event celebrating the opening of Empire State Distillers — reserved only for Founders.
One Bottle of Battle Rattle Reserve
A limited, members-only bottling not available to the public.
Early Access to New Releases
Get first rights to every new spirit, limited run, and special bottling before the public.
Early Ticket Sales to Events
Founders get priority booking for all tastings, dinners, concerts, and special experiences.
Personalized Etched Glassware
A custom Battle Rattle rocks glass engraved with your name.
Founders Gear Kit
Includes a premium shirt, hat, and stickers to mark your place among the original 20.
Exclusive Tasting Room Discounts
Special pricing and benefits whenever you visit the Empire State Distillers tasting room.
One-time Founders Membership: $400
Includes your first year of Reserves Club benefits plus all Founders-only privileges
Limited to 20 members
Once sold out, it will never be offered again
Because every great distillery begins with a small group of believers.
Before there was a nation, there were taverns.
Before there were laws, there were conversations.
The 1776 Founders Club honors that tradition — a circle of people who believe in craft, community, and the power of a good drink shared with good company.
Your name will live inside Empire State Distillers for as long as the doors stay open.
This is not about what you receive.
It’s about what you become part of.