It is our love for the water and storied beaches of Montauk, Long Island—known to locals as “The End”—that has led to the birth of the Montauk Distilling Co.

During the times of prohibition, pirates (or rum runners as they were known locally) would use Montauk as a drop-off point for their liquor; legend has it that Captain Kidd himself left two chests of loot in Money Pond.

These enchanting tales of buried treasure and rum in the dunes led to beach bonfire fueled conversations, and the desire to create a spirit that reflected a taste for adventure.