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Twisted Cow Distillery Of East Northport Receives Small Business Honor
John Pawluk and his distillery received 18th Legislative District honors for his attention to his craft and willingness to give back.

HAUPPAUGE, NY — Twisted Cow Distillery of East Northport was honored as the 2024 Suffolk County Legislature’s Small Business Appreciation Honoree for the 18th District, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi, a Republican, announced.
Twisted Cow Distillery crafts premium artisanal liquor in their local distillery and tasting room, located at 13 Hewitt Square.
John Pawluk, a resident of East Northport, founded and opened Twisted Cow Distillery in November 2022 so that he could be closer to his family and community after many years working as a former CPA and CFO on Wall Street.
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At Twisted Cow Distillery, Pawluk and his team strive to create the highest quality spirits,
including whisky, rye, vodka, and bourbon, made from the ingredients and 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.
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"Twisted Cow Distillery exemplifies the dedication and passion of small business owners who invest in our community," Bontempi said in a news release. "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."
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