Brooklyn in a Glass: An Hour Inside Barrow’s Intense Ginger

BROOKLYN DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE

Brooklyn in a Glass: An Hour Inside Barrow’s Intense Ginger

A one-hour immersive tasting and facility tour in Brooklyn that traces the making of Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur and ends with a curated flight of New York spirits.

Brooklyn in a Glass: An Hour Inside Barrow’s Intense Ginger.

Duration
1 Hour
Location
Brooklyn
Operator
Proof of Concept, LLC DBA Barrows Intense New York Tasting Room
Category
Distillery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

New York State of Mind is a focused, one-hour tasting experience in Brooklyn that showcases Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur. The guided visit blends a walk-through of the tasting-room facilities with direct tastings and contextual information about local spirits, delivering a concise introduction to the flavor and craft of New York distilling for both newcomers and enthusiasts.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SPIRIT

Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur Tasting

The core of the experience is a focused tasting of Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur, presented with explanation of its flavor profile and production context to help guests parse what makes this local ginger liqueur distinctive.

THE PROCESS

A Brief Tour of the Tasting Room and Facilities

Participants receive a short walk-through of the operator’s facilities and an explanation of aspects of production and craft relevant to the presented spirits.

THE FLIGHT

A Curated Flight of New York Spirits

After the signature ginger tasting, the tour concludes with a curated flight of New York spirits accompanied by information about those spirits and the distilleries behind them.

What the day feels like

What the Hour Feels Like

The experience is compact and deliberate: a guided introduction in the tasting room, an explanation and tasting focused on Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur, then a curated flight that situates that liqueur within the wider context of New York spirits. The format is designed to deliver tasting, storytelling, and distillation context within a single hour.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits—and who should make alternate plans.

1
Spirits EnthusiastsWell suited to people interested in tasting and learning about a specific New York liqueur and other local spirits within a condensed format.
2
Curious NewcomersA compact, guided hour provides approachable context and tastings that work for newcomers seeking an introduction to New York distilling.
3
Date-Night or Short-Window VisitorsThe one-hour duration makes this a focused stop for visitors with limited time who still want an expert-led tasting.
4
Large Parties & Private GroupsGroups are welcome but parties larger than 20 or requests for different times should contact the operator to arrange accommodations.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The session is scheduled for one hour.

What to Bring

Guests should bring valid government-issued photo ID to meet the 21+ age requirement.

Booking & Groups

For groups larger than 20 or to request alternate tour times, contact the operator in advance.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The experience lasts one hour.

Is there an age limit to participate?

Yes. The experience is for guests aged 21 and over.

What will we taste?

The tour includes a tasting and explanation of Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur followed by a curated flight of New York spirits.

Where does the tour take place?

The tasting and tour are hosted at Barrow’s Intense New York Tasting Room in Brooklyn.

How do I book for a large group or a different time?

For groups larger than 20 or to request different tour times, contact the operator directly to arrange accommodations.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID to verify you meet the 21+ requirement.