Black Sheep Distillery

The origin of Black Sheep Distillery dates back more than three decades ago. We started dating as teenagers — barely old enough to drive, let alone vote or legally drink. We marched our way together through Dean’s military service in the Marine Corps and were inseparable during his college days at D’Youville College.

In 1993, we took the plunge and got hitched. The oddsmakers would have laughed at the chances of our marriage surviving. We were “too young.” And… Queue the irony… Would you believe that we were carded and denied drinks at our own wedding?