Allen Katz

Founder

Rye obsessive, Allen is the co-founder of the New York Distilling, now in Bushwick, Brooklyn, as well as the long-time Director of Mixology & Spirits Education for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of New York. Jaywalk Rye is the culmination of a singular pursuit over 14 years to create one of the most unique whiskies from New York - a story whose origins begin in 17th century...Rye, NY. He is excited to finally share this profound professional passion with whiskey fanatics and cocktail enthusiasts. His deathbed cocktail is a Manhattan (19th century recipe).