Rhode Island Spirits Distillery & Tasting Room
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 
Local foraging, craft distilling, pure flavor
The Rhode Island Spirits Distillery in Pawtucket has taken the “small-scale, high-quality” mantra and turned it into something you can actually taste without feeling you’re sipping on the air from a fancy Michelin-star restaurant. They’re honest, a little brash about their organic, gluten-free commitment, and proud of their local foraging – the stuff you could harvest by yourself if you bothered.
They make gin, vodka and a handful of liqueurs that would put a bored chemist to shame, all from ingredients that grow right on their doorstep. Their signature Forager’s Gin is a brilliant shout-out to the island’s terroir, and the cocktails in the Rhodium Room feel like a proper pint of real spirit rather than a pretentious concoction.
The staff aren’t afraid to speak their mind – they’re friendly, knowledgeable and never sugar-coating anything. They’ll suggest seasonal flavors of vodka and gin, and you’re limited to a few samples to keep quality tight. Comfortable, no-fuss, with a vibe you can actually get a drink from and still have room for a laugh.
