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 […]
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 […]