About Us
About New Castle Union Station Craft Distillery
New Castle Union Station Craft Distillery was born from a simple conversation between David Goldberg, a retired professor, and Rod Firmi, president of Olde Recipe Foods, over pizza and rum in 2020. Inspired by their shared passion for crafting spirits, they transformed New Castle’s former train station into a vibrant distillery. After years of planning and renovations, the distillery now produces Bourbon, Rye, Vodka, Gin, and both White and Dark Rum using a 400-gallon custom still to craft each spirit from scratch.
Firmi and Goldberg aim to create a welcoming space for the community, offering tastings, cocktails, and tours. With their locally crafted products already featured in area bars, the duo envisions their distillery as a catalyst for positive change in New Castle, hoping to inspire further business growth in the area.
Discover Our Handcrafted Locally Made Spirits
NCUS Craft Distillery produces a wide array of handcrafted spirits, all made on-site with a dedication to craftsmanship. Each product is carefully crafted from scratch using our Specific Mechanical 400-gallon mash tank and still imported from Canada, ensuring premium quality and authenticity in every batch.
The distillery emphasizes using locally sourced ingredients and traditional distilling techniques to create small-batch spirits with rich, distinctive flavors. Their products are available for tastings, retail sales, and featured in select local bars, providing a true taste of New Castle’s spirit and tradition. Tours and cocktail tastings also allow visitors to experience the craftsmanship firsthand, offering an immersive look into the distilling process.