PAWTUCKET – Rhode Island Spirits Distillery & Tasting Room will start operations in the historic Blackstone Pawtucket mill with a soft opening on March 9, according to a news release.
The mill, at 59 Blackstone Ave., is near William Tolman High School. The public opening will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on March 9 and 10.
The distillery owners are Kara Larson and Cathy Plourde. They plan to open with their spirits in cocktails, tastings and bottles.
Mary MacDonald is a staff writer for the PBN. Contact her at macdonald@pbn.com.