Every great cocktail needs a second act. Encore Aromatic Bitters from Second Act Spirits is a meticulously crafted, traditional aromatic bitters designed to anchor your bar program. Whether you are building a timeless Old Fashioned, stirring a smooth Manhattan, or constructing a complex craft creation, Encore delivers the depth, structure, and spice your cocktails deserve.
We believe in revival—taking classic traditions and giving them a modern, premium execution. Our bitters are made in small batches using completely natural botanicals, ensuring absolute consistency and potency in every single dash.
it’s the standing ovation your drinks have been waiting for.
Since we began bottling our own spirits in 2023 and serving premium cocktails at the historic Amsterdam Clocktower in July of 2024, we discovered a profound passion for top-class mixology. That very passion has inspired us to create our own brand of artisanal cocktail bitters, expertly crafted to complement our award-winning spirits and elevate your drinking experience.
Second Act Spirits is a family-owned New York State farm distillery founded by a husband-and-wife team with decades of beverage industry experience. Operating out of the historic Amsterdam Clocktower in the Mohawk Valley, they specialize in small-batch, "grain-to-glass" artisanal spirits like their award-winning Clocktower Bourbon. Committed to sustainability and transparency, the distillery sources 100% of its grains from local New York farmers to highlight the state's unique terroir and support the regional agricultural economy.
“A husband-and-wife team building something truly special in Amsterdam — the kind of story craft spirits were made for.”
Daily Gazette, 2025
“Second Act Spirits has demonstrated how entrepreneurship, strategic investment, and a strong sense of place can drive community revitalization.”
Montgomery County Business Development Center
