Matchbook Distilling Co. is known for its experimental, ingredient-driven approach to spirits production. Matchbook is the brainchild of distiller Leslie Merinoff-Kwasnieski. She and her team produce an immensely diverse set of spirits built around the abundant produce of their local farmers. Founded with a focus on culinary technique and transparency in sourcing, Matchbook works directly with farmers, foragers, and producers to build spirits from raw agricultural ingredients. Located on the North Fork of Long Island, Matchbook operates as both a distillery and research-driven beverage lab, producing a diverse portfolio that includes gin, amaro, aperitifs, and specialty botanical spirits. “We think healthy, live soil produces the healthiest ingredients - and the healthiest ingredients produce the best flavor. We find endless inspiration in the history of how people have regarded spices, herbs, fruits, minerals - at once medicine, nourishment, perfume and flavor.”