April 27, 2023 - The Daily Gazette
Local Flavor 2023: Whiskey tasting club blossoms into full-fledged distiller at Murray’s Fools Distilling Company in Glenville
“It’s a piece of the Adirondacks,” Durivage said. Just as city dwellers in the 1800s fled to the Adirondacks to escape the busy city life, Durivage finds the tasting room a homey and comfortable place to wind down. “It’s big enough that you have privacy, but small enough that you can’t help but have a conversation with someone you don’t know there,” Durivage said. “It’s a cozy escape from the occasional craziness of small-city living.”
Local Flavor 2023: Whiskey tasting club blossoms into full-fledged distiller at Murray’s Fools Distilling Company in Glenville
“It’s a piece of the Adirondacks,” Durivage said. Just as city dwellers in the 1800s fled to the Adirondacks to escape the busy city life, Durivage finds the tasting room a homey and comfortable place to wind down. “It’s big enough that you have privacy, but small enough that you can’t help but have a conversation with someone you don’t know there,” Durivage said. “It’s a cozy escape from the occasional craziness of small-city living.”
February 17, 2023 - Times Union
Murray's Fools Distilling Company opens new location in Glenville
Schenectady residents Sarah and Randall Beach have officially opened Murray's Fools Distilling Company in Glenville following the success of the couple's first location in Clinton County.
Murray's Fools Distilling Company opens new location in Glenville
Schenectady residents Sarah and Randall Beach have officially opened Murray's Fools Distilling Company in Glenville following the success of the couple's first location in Clinton County.
January 19, 2023 - Capital Region Chamber
Murray’s Fools Distilling Ribbon Cutting
Senior Vice President Pete Bardunias emceed the event on behalf of the Chamber assisted by Membership Executive Robin Martin, with comments by Glenville Town Supervisor Chris Koetzle, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, Metroplex Development Authority Chairman Ray Gillen, and Discover Saratoga President Todd Garofano. A large group of well-wishers including Metroplex Executive Director Jayme Lahut and several volunteer Chamber Ambassadors were present, and a great time was had by all!
Murray’s Fools Distilling Ribbon Cutting
Senior Vice President Pete Bardunias emceed the event on behalf of the Chamber assisted by Membership Executive Robin Martin, with comments by Glenville Town Supervisor Chris Koetzle, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, Metroplex Development Authority Chairman Ray Gillen, and Discover Saratoga President Todd Garofano. A large group of well-wishers including Metroplex Executive Director Jayme Lahut and several volunteer Chamber Ambassadors were present, and a great time was had by all!
January 16, 2023 - The Daily Gazette IMAGES
Images: Murray’s Fools Distilling Co. opens in Glenville (18 photos)
A look around the new Murray’s Fools Distilling Co. in Glenville, from its recent ribbon-cutting.
Images: Murray’s Fools Distilling Co. opens in Glenville (18 photos)
A look around the new Murray’s Fools Distilling Co. in Glenville, from its recent ribbon-cutting.
January 13, 2023 - The Daily Gazette
Murray’s Fools Distilling Co. opens new Glenville distillery and tasting room
Owners Sarah and Randall Beach held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at their 3,000-square-foot facility on Amsterdam Road.
Murray’s Fools Distilling Co. opens new Glenville distillery and tasting room
Owners Sarah and Randall Beach held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at their 3,000-square-foot facility on Amsterdam Road.
January 12, 2023 - News Channel 10
Murray’s Fools Distillery opens new location
Murray’s Fools opened its new distillery and tasting room in Glenville. Murray’s Fools said at least 75 percent of the fruits and grains it uses in it’s liquor is sourced from New York State.
Murray’s Fools Distillery opens new location
Murray’s Fools opened its new distillery and tasting room in Glenville. Murray’s Fools said at least 75 percent of the fruits and grains it uses in it’s liquor is sourced from New York State.
September 22, 2022 - The Daily Gazette
Construction underway at Glenville distillery and cooperage
The property brings two businesses together; a craft distillery from Murry’s Fools Distilling Company, and a cooperage, a facility which makes the wooden barrels which store and age spirits, from Adirondack Barrel Cooperage.
Construction underway at Glenville distillery and cooperage
The property brings two businesses together; a craft distillery from Murry’s Fools Distilling Company, and a cooperage, a facility which makes the wooden barrels which store and age spirits, from Adirondack Barrel Cooperage.
September 18, 2022 - Albany Business Review
Barrelmaker and whiskey distiller on verge of move to former Glenville syrup factory
"Randall and Sarah Beach, founders of Murray's Fools Distilling Co., are opening a second location at the former Riverside Maple Farms site after starting their distillery in Altona, 20 minutes from the Canadian border, in 2015. The distillery could open in the next three to four weeks..."
Barrelmaker and whiskey distiller on verge of move to former Glenville syrup factory
"Randall and Sarah Beach, founders of Murray's Fools Distilling Co., are opening a second location at the former Riverside Maple Farms site after starting their distillery in Altona, 20 minutes from the Canadian border, in 2015. The distillery could open in the next three to four weeks..."
November 25, 2021 - The Daily Gazette
Former Glenville Maple Farm Selling Off Inventory, Equipment For Conversion to Distillery
The operation will be marketed as a destination for people to see small-scale production of spirits, see production of the oak barrels in which they are aged, and taste the final product.
Former Glenville Maple Farm Selling Off Inventory, Equipment For Conversion to Distillery
The operation will be marketed as a destination for people to see small-scale production of spirits, see production of the oak barrels in which they are aged, and taste the final product.
November 11, 2021 - YWCA Northeastern NY
Butterfly Effect Interview
Sarah is interviewed for the Butterfly Effect series, a women's empowerment series where guests are interviewed to speak about their lives and passions.
Butterfly Effect Interview
Sarah is interviewed for the Butterfly Effect series, a women's empowerment series where guests are interviewed to speak about their lives and passions.
July 19, 2021 - Carriage House Cooking School LIVE Cooking Show!
Featuring the MFDC Peachy Keene WolfJaw Whiskey Cocktail
The MFDC team joined Chef Curtiss Hemm in his online LIVE cooking class. Watch as Chef Curtiss allows us to take over the cocktail section of his class! We show viewers how to make a summery peach, basil, honey and whiskey cocktail!
Featuring the MFDC Peachy Keene WolfJaw Whiskey Cocktail
The MFDC team joined Chef Curtiss Hemm in his online LIVE cooking class. Watch as Chef Curtiss allows us to take over the cocktail section of his class! We show viewers how to make a summery peach, basil, honey and whiskey cocktail!
March 7, 2021 - Adirondack Almanac
Harvest of the Month: Maple
A great article on New York maple syrup! Lots of information on how and when it's made along with some history and facts. In addition, when you scroll towards the bottom, you will also find how to enjoy it, including a link to our 'Algonquin' cocktail recipe that brings together the delicious flavors of apple brandy and maple syrup!
Harvest of the Month: Maple
A great article on New York maple syrup! Lots of information on how and when it's made along with some history and facts. In addition, when you scroll towards the bottom, you will also find how to enjoy it, including a link to our 'Algonquin' cocktail recipe that brings together the delicious flavors of apple brandy and maple syrup!
November 12, 2020 - I LOVE NY.com
11 Cocktails Dedicated to New York Attractions and Made With New York Spirits
The Algonquin cocktail is named for the second-highest mountain in New York, visible throughout the region on clear days at sites like the Olympic Jumping Complex, where you can ride the elevator for expansive views of the Adirondacks. The cocktail, developed by Sarah Callan Beach, showcases...
11 Cocktails Dedicated to New York Attractions and Made With New York Spirits
The Algonquin cocktail is named for the second-highest mountain in New York, visible throughout the region on clear days at sites like the Olympic Jumping Complex, where you can ride the elevator for expansive views of the Adirondacks. The cocktail, developed by Sarah Callan Beach, showcases...
Summer | Fall 2019 Issue - DoNorth ADK Tourism Magazine
Murray's Fools - A Distilled Family History
Much like the original explorer, the couple struck out on their own adventure creating a small-batch distillery, distinguished by their own personal vision…
Murray's Fools - A Distilled Family History
Much like the original explorer, the couple struck out on their own adventure creating a small-batch distillery, distinguished by their own personal vision…
August 26, 2019 Adirondack Coast
2 Spirited Farm Distilleries to Explore
If you’re looking for a little extra kick with your relaxation, you’ve come to the right place. In fact, New York State has the second-highest number of active craft distillers in the U.S.,according to the American Craft Spirits Association. That’s right. Beer and wine, watch out - there’s another adult beverage in town!...
2 Spirited Farm Distilleries to Explore
If you’re looking for a little extra kick with your relaxation, you’ve come to the right place. In fact, New York State has the second-highest number of active craft distillers in the U.S.,according to the American Craft Spirits Association. That’s right. Beer and wine, watch out - there’s another adult beverage in town!...
May 31, 2019 Mountain Lake PBS Journal - People Near Here - VIDEO
Murray's Fools: A Distillery Makes Its Mark
Derek Muirden takes us to a new distillery that’s opened in the North Country, and tells us why it’s named after a famous writer. The distillery is producing its spirits in small batches to start, so distribution is limited, however, you can visit their website at Murray’s Fools Distillery for a list of local and regional restaurants and liquor stores that carry the brand.
Murray's Fools: A Distillery Makes Its Mark
Derek Muirden takes us to a new distillery that’s opened in the North Country, and tells us why it’s named after a famous writer. The distillery is producing its spirits in small batches to start, so distribution is limited, however, you can visit their website at Murray’s Fools Distillery for a list of local and regional restaurants and liquor stores that carry the brand.
March 27, 2019 Northern New York Lunch Special
MASTER DISTILLERS SARAH AND RANDALL BEACH – Murray’s Fools Distilling Company, Altona, NY
Murray’s Fools Distilling Company was founded in 2015 by husband and wife team, Sarah and Randall Beach, and was the first craft distillery established in Clinton County...
MASTER DISTILLERS SARAH AND RANDALL BEACH – Murray’s Fools Distilling Company, Altona, NY
Murray’s Fools Distilling Company was founded in 2015 by husband and wife team, Sarah and Randall Beach, and was the first craft distillery established in Clinton County...
February 2019 Lake George Mirror
What Murray Wrought
With the publication of “Adventures in the Wilderness,” W.H.H. Murray invented the Adirondacks as a destination. The Kelly Adirondack Center celebrates the 150th anniversary of the book’s publication...
What Murray Wrought
With the publication of “Adventures in the Wilderness,” W.H.H. Murray invented the Adirondacks as a destination. The Kelly Adirondack Center celebrates the 150th anniversary of the book’s publication...
July 24, 2018 The Sun Community News
Murray’s Fools serve up craft spirits
Back then, they were called “Murray’s Fools.” That’s the name bestowed by Harper’s Weekly on the unprepared city-slickers who journeyed to the rural Adirondacks in 1869, inspired by the William Henry Harrison Murray novel “Adventures in the Wilderness.”
Nearly 150 years later and a decedent of that writer, Randall Beach, alongside his wife Sarah Beach, have returned to the North Country — and they’re brewing up small-batch craft spirits....
Murray’s Fools serve up craft spirits
Back then, they were called “Murray’s Fools.” That’s the name bestowed by Harper’s Weekly on the unprepared city-slickers who journeyed to the rural Adirondacks in 1869, inspired by the William Henry Harrison Murray novel “Adventures in the Wilderness.”
Nearly 150 years later and a decedent of that writer, Randall Beach, alongside his wife Sarah Beach, have returned to the North Country — and they’re brewing up small-batch craft spirits....
Spring 2018 Adirondack Harvest Newsletter (page 2)
Member Spotlight - La Pomme du Lac Bronze Medal Announcement
Murray’s Fools Distilling Co.’s (MFD Co.), La Pomme du Lac, craft distilled Apple Brandy was awarded third place among its peers at the national American Distilling Institute’s Awards Gala...
Member Spotlight - La Pomme du Lac Bronze Medal Announcement
Murray’s Fools Distilling Co.’s (MFD Co.), La Pomme du Lac, craft distilled Apple Brandy was awarded third place among its peers at the national American Distilling Institute’s Awards Gala...
July 27, 2016 Adirondack Almanac
Adirondack Murray Inspires Local Whiskey, Rye and Vodka
Randall Beach, an Albany attorney who grew up in Plattsburgh, has always been fascinated by W.H. H. Murray and the role that he played in opening the Adirondacks to tourism. And with good reason. The New England cleric was a great-great grandfather on his father’s side...
Adirondack Murray Inspires Local Whiskey, Rye and Vodka
Randall Beach, an Albany attorney who grew up in Plattsburgh, has always been fascinated by W.H. H. Murray and the role that he played in opening the Adirondacks to tourism. And with good reason. The New England cleric was a great-great grandfather on his father’s side...
June 12, 2016 Press Republican
Distillery in operation on Rand Hill
Murray's Fools distillery is first in Clinton Co. since before Prohibition...
Distillery in operation on Rand Hill
Murray's Fools distillery is first in Clinton Co. since before Prohibition...
May 26, 2016 MFDC Press Release
Clinton County New York's Only Distillery Now in Operation
The area's only distillery is now in operation. Founded by husband and wife team, Randall and Sarah Beach, Murray's Fools Distilling Co., LLC, the first legal distillery in Clinton County since prohibition, is now in operation in the Town of Altona, NY...
Clinton County New York's Only Distillery Now in Operation
The area's only distillery is now in operation. Founded by husband and wife team, Randall and Sarah Beach, Murray's Fools Distilling Co., LLC, the first legal distillery in Clinton County since prohibition, is now in operation in the Town of Altona, NY...