Every once in a while, you get to see a circle being completed. The last distillery to close its doors in Pennsylvania was Michter’s Distillery in Schaefferstown in 1990. The […]
The Cost of Prohibition for Pennsylvania
While it is slowly becoming common knowledge that Pennsylvania is the birthplace of American whiskey, I’m often asked, ”Why is Pennsylvania only now showing signs of distilling life again?” The […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #15- Red Brick Craft Distillery, Philadelphia, Pa
I had the good fortune to meet Zachary Cohen and Brian Forrest in March of last year at the American Whiskey Convention at Citizens Bank Park. They had not […]
Summer 2016 Pa Distillery Tour #14- Midstate Distillery, Harrisburg, Pa
This past winter, when I drove out to Harrisburg for the 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show, I passed a brand new distillery that was just opening its doors to the public. […]
Summer 2016 Pa Distillery Tour #13- Disobedient Spirits, Homer City, Pa
“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 […]