Twisted Cow Distillery receives legislature’s Small Business Appreciation recognition

Last week, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi honored East Northport’s Twisted Cow Distillery as the 2024 Suffolk County Legislature’s Small Business Appreciation Honoree for the 18th Legislative District. Twisted Cow Distillery crafts premium artisanal liquor in their local distillery and tasting room located at 13 Hewitt Square. 

East Northport resident John Pawluk opened Twisted Cow Distillery in November 2022 to be closer to his family and community after working many years as a certified public accountant and chief financial officer on Wall Street. At Twisted Cow, Pawluk and his team create high quality spirits, including whisky, rye, vodka and bourbon, made from fine ingredients including local grains grown in the salt air and sun-fed farms of Long Island’s East End. 

In addition to distilling, Pawluk also hosts events and raises money for many organizations that support veterans, mental health disorders, animal shelters, first responders and more. Pawluk’s pragmatic approach to the distilling process, combined with barrel aging and blending techniques, forms the foundation of Twisted Cow and reflects his own life experiences.

“Twisted Cow Distillery exemplifies the dedication and passion of small business owners who invest in our community,” said Legislator Bontempi. “John Pawluk’s commitment to crafting quality products and giving back to those in need makes Twisted Cow Distillery a true asset to East Northport and Suffolk County as a whole.”