“Disobey Responsibly.” Driving through western Pennsylvania gives you a feel for why distilleries still have an emotional connection to the Whiskey Rebellion. It’s rural. It can feel bit isolated from […]
Summer 2016 Pa Distillery Tour #12- McLaughlin Distillery, Sewickley, Pa
Everyone has a flavor experience that they will never forget. I have tasted many whiskeys, and have had many memorable tasting experiences. But I can assure you , that none […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #11- Ridge Runner Distillery, Chalk Hill, Pa
About an hour and a half southeast of Pittsburgh is the small town of Chalkhill, Pa, home to Ridge Runner Distillery. The Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania was the seat […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #10- Maggie’s Farm Rum Distillery, Pittsburgh, Pa
Her Jamaican rum And when she did come, I asked her for some. -Bob Dylan, lyrics from 4th Time Around Usually, my interest lies in American whiskey. But before there […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #9- Wigle Whiskey in Pittsburgh, Pa
No trip to Pittsburgh would be complete without a visit to Wigle Distillery in the strip district. It is pronounced “Wiggle”, by the way, based on the way that descendants […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #8- DR Distillery in Slippery Rock, Pa
Next stop across the state is DR Distillery in Slippery Rock, Pa. This was a bit off the beaten path and took me out into the countryside. I didn’t get […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #7- Blackbird Distillery, Brookville, Pa
Moonshine, anyone? Out in Brookville, Pennsylvania, just off of the route 80 and about 2/3 of the way across the state toward Ohio, is Blackbird Distillery. The name Blackbird […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #6- Big Spring Spirits in Bellefonte, Pa
I was not prepared for my visit to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. No one told me how beautiful it would be! I was struck by, and found myself in awe of, this […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #5- Mountain View Distillery in Stroudsburg,Pa
Just south of route 80 in central eastern Pennsylvania is the small town of Stroudsburg. This beautiful village, nestled between the Delaware Water Gap and the Pocono Mountains, is the perfect […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #4- Manatawny Still Works in Pottstown, Pa
North of Philadelphia is suburban Montgomery County, which is the third most populous county in the state after Philadelphia and Allegheny Counties. Though Montgomery County wasn’t established until 1784 from […]