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Ryan & Wood, Inc. Distilleries

15 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-2282
Ranked #1 of 12 tours in Gloucester
5.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Distilleries
Owner description: Come visit and tour our craft distillery, the first legal distillery on the North Shore since Prohibition! See firsthand how fine hand crafted spirits...... more » Owner description: Come visit and tour our craft distillery, the first legal distillery on the North Shore since Prohibition! See firsthand how fine hand crafted spirits are made in our beautiful copper pot Still. Learn how we ferment, distill, barrel age and bottle our Beauport Vodka, Knockabout Gin, Folly Cove Rum and Ryan & Wood family of Whiskies. All done on site. The tour, usually guided by Kathy or Bob Ryan, is free and lasts about an hour. Perfect for a quick stop before lunch. We are a hidden gem, just minutes from other Gloucester attractions. Scheduled Tours: Monday through Saturday 10:00am and 1:00pm. Call for Private/Group Tours. Check our website for more information. « less
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Boston MA
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

I went there with a group of friends and what a great experience! The owners are absolutely delightful and the tour is extremely informative. You can also bottle one which is a hoot! Something great to add to your bucket list! More

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Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

What a great place to learn all about our favourite spirits: Vodka, Gin, Rum, & Whiskey. Our tour guide Kathy, was exceptionally knowledgeable. The Still was a sight to behold, and the barrel room made my jaw drop. They even let me bottle my own bottle of Straight Rye Whiskey! The NEXT time I take the tour, I want to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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My husband and I were looking for something to do in Gloucester this afternoon and ended up at the Ryan and Wood Distillery. When we walked in, we were immediately approached by a friendly gentleman who later identified himself as one of the owners. His wife led us on the tour, which was incredibly intimate and informational. We even ended... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

Hosts where so welcoming and knowledable..learned about history, chemistry, government policy and got great drink at end.. More

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Westfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011

Went there with a couple of friends and I was blown away by the hospitality of Bob & Jim. They took the time to give us an extended tour and educate us on the craft of distilling. Not to mention the spirits were all yummy!!! This is an example of the quintessential American small business and you will leave with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2011

Although in a somewhat odd area--an industrial park--do not judge this book by its cover. My friend and I drove up to this place on a rainy weekday afternoon hoping to get a tour, but sat in the car for many minutes trying to figure out if we should go in. The building is a bit uninviting, but I think... More

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Northboro, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011

This was an excellent visit. Learned things that were very interesting and being able to see what it takes for a USA company to stay in business. Being there with the owner was a enlightening experience. Hope that they are able to incorporate the idea I gave them for the wine cask can be used. Thanks for the great tour More

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Lakeville, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

Enjoyed a very informative and interesting tour of how they make vodka, gin, whiskey and rum. Taste tested all four and they were excellent! I highly recommend this tour. More

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Arlington, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011

Very nice craft distillery. They have a small shop but pack in a lot of fascinating information. The quality of their product is very high. I especially recommend their gin. Fantastic! More

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Worcester, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2011
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We showed up without checking when tours were given. Bob Ryan graciously stopped what he was doing and gave us a tour on the spot. The tour was very informative and covered everything from the history of the different spirits distilled there to a history of the Gloucester area. I have been on many brewery, winery and distillery tours and... More

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