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Whiskey Prices Surge as Local Distillery Closes Doors

3/24/2025

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After 13 years of crafting fine whiskey, Van Brunt Stillhouse in Red Hook has shut its doors, sending whiskey prices skyrocketing. Meanwhile, Deepak Ballaney's International Wings Factory is on the brink of closure due to financial woes. On a brighter note, Danny Meyer’s Tacocina taco stand is set to reopen on March 27, promising a delicious menu of tacos and more.

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Story summary

After 13 years of crafting fine whiskey, Van Brunt Stillhouse in Red Hook has shut its doors, sending whiskey prices skyrocketing. Meanwhile, Deepak Ballaney's International Wings Factory is on the brink of closure due to financial woes. On a brighter note, Danny Meyer’s Tacocina taco stand is set to reopen on March 27, promising a delicious menu of tacos and more.