Inspired by the notorious Doan Gang of Bucks County, Doan Distillery brings that local Revolutionary-era story into a modern craft distillery in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The distillery makes spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails in-house, using Pennsylvania farm grains and Poconos water, while its downtown tasting room gives visitors a place to hear the history behind the bottles.
Hewn Spirits LLCHewn Spirits is a Bucks County craft distillery making small-batch spirits from locally grown grains, with a tasting room in Peddler’s Village in New Hope. Founded by Sean Tracy after decades restoring historic wooden barns and an Alaskan fishing boat, the distillery brings that fascination with old wood to its aging work, including Reclamation American Single Malt finished with reclaimed timbers up to 300 years old. Its grains come from within 10 miles of the distillery, and spent grain is donated to nearby farms.PIPERSVILLE, PA
Wigle WhiskeyIn Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Wigle Whiskey revives Western Pennsylvania’s whiskey tradition as a true grain-to-glass distillery, milling 100% local grains on site and hand-producing small-batch spirits in copper pot stills. Named for Philip Wigle, whose 1790s dispute with a tax collector helped spark the Whiskey Rebellion, it was the first distillery in Pittsburgh since Prohibition. The family-owned distillery has earned national recognition, including being named the American Craft Spirits Association’s Most Awarded Craft Distillery.PITTSBURGH, PA
Maggie's Farm Rum DistillerySince Tim Russell opened its first Pittsburgh distillery in 2013, Maggie’s Farm has remained an independent craft distillery with a distinctly local origin story. The company became Pennsylvania’s first producer of commercially available craft rum since Prohibition and now operates from a 22,000-square-foot facility in Upper St. Clair, while its original Strip District site continues as a barrelhouse and cocktail lounge.PITTSBURGH, PA
New Liberty DistilleryPhiladelphia’s New Liberty Distillery makes grain-to-glass whiskey and other spirits while looking to the state’s past for inspiration. Its Heritage Collection revives brands such as Kinsey, and master distiller Robert Cassell leads a particular focus on bringing Pennsylvania rye whiskey back into the spotlight. The distillery also puts local character into releases such as Bloody Butcher Bourbon, aged in Pennsylvania white-oak casks.PHILADELPHIA, PA