Though many Philadelphians are aware of this, Philadelphia Distilling is moving. They have been happily nestled in an industrial park on McNulty Rd. in the Byberry neighborhood of Philadelphia since […]
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 #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 #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 #2- County Seat Spirits in Allentown, Pa
It was a beautiful day to drive into Allentown, Pennsylvania last Saturday. The owners of County Seat Spirits, Anthony Brichta and John Howe, were busy entertaining their visitors and I […]
Summer 2016 PA Distillery Tour #1- Social Still in Bethlehem, Pa
The next few months of my summer will be spent touring Pennsylvanian distilleries. Pennsylvania is one of the fastest growing distilling states in the country, which is exciting for me. […]