Local Brewery Opens a Tasting Room in Bristol

Philadelphia, PA - Dad's Hat PA Rye Co-Founders Herman Mihalich and John Cooper are opening a tasting room at 131 Mill Street in Bristol, PA, just one block away from the beautiful Bristol Waterfront Park in the heart of the borough and about a mile from Dad's Hat's distillery. The tasting room is on track to open on May 12, 2022.

The Philadelphia Regions Best Local Distilleries and Spirits

Philadelphia, PA - The best part about visiting the Philadelphia Region is that it's home to several local distilleries, including Five Saints Distillery, Manatawny Distillery, Stoll & Wolfe, Bluebird Distillery, and many others. In addition to tasting their spirits, you can learn about them by reading this article. Here's where to find them and how to get the most out of your visit.

What are Philadelphia's Best Distilleries and Spirits

Stateside Vodka

The two brothers who own Stateside Vodka are based in Philadelphia and have created a new type of liqueur. It's a wonderful addition to the Philadelphia small-batch scene. The bar is located right next to the distillery. Stateside Vodka also has a cocktail lounge adjacent to its distillery. If you're looking for a unique Philadelphia wedding venue, Stateside Vodka is excellent.

Made with 100% US corn, Stateside Vodka is a seven-times hand-distilled beverage. It is crafted in a custom copper pot still using carbon and oxygen filtration. The process also incorporates "ultra-cold" filtration, which removes residual sugar. Additionally, the vodka is gluten-free and contains no sugar or carbs. If you're looking for a vodka that tastes better than most, the award-winning Pennsylvania spirits are worth checking out.

Five Saints Distillery

Five Saints Distillery is located in the old firehouse of Humane Fire Engine Company No. 1. This distillery began making vodka in 1998 and has expanded into white whiskey, Savory Tuscan Gin, and blood-orange liqueur. Tours of the distillery include information about the history of the building and the history of the spirits. It plans to convert the upper floors of the building into a restaurant. Try the classic Moscow Mule or the American Mule.

If you have a sweet tooth, try a local Italian liqueur at Pollyodd. The distillery was founded by a grieving mother after her son passed away. It is the first female distiller in the state. The tasting room is located in South Philly, and its ingredients are all locally sourced. You can also learn about the distilling process and try a few different spirits. 

Manatawny Distillery

This Pottstown-based distillery offers a craft spirits shop, cocktail bar, and tasting room for you to try its products. You can also buy beer and cocktails. While visiting, be sure to sample the various spirits. The facility also features a brewery and a bar to enjoy local and imported libations. For those who prefer to drink their spirits neat, the Manatawny Distillery has a large selection of craft gins.

Located along a commercial corridor, Manatawny Distillery makes some of the best local spirits in the city. The company focuses on small-batch production using old-world techniques and methods. The company is committed to honoring the area's history, and its spirits are named after historical figures. For example, its honey whiskey is infused with local honey. Its maple whiskey uses the empty barrels once used to age maple syrup.

Bluebird Distillery

You can sip on Bluebird's locally produced whiskey and craft spirits in its new full-service cocktail bar and bottle shop in Center City. Previously, the distillery only had a small bar. Still, in June 2015, it opened its doors to the public and is now a full-service operation with 20 seats and a full line of products. The new bar features Bluebird's award-winning Rye Whiskey and other spirits.

One of Philadelphia's best local distilleries is Bluebird Distillery. It was the first craft distillery to open since Prohibition. You can take a tour and sample their spirts. You can also sample their innovative cocktail menu and sample straight whiskey flights. You can even sample some of the whiskeys while enjoying live music and food trucks.

Stoll & Wolfe

If you're looking for a unique and delicious night out in downtown Lititz, Pennsylvania, try one of the award-winning small-batch whiskeys at Stoll & Wolfe. This craft whiskey distillery and bar serves craft cocktails and celebrates the history of local distilling dating back to 1753. Located in a renovated 1800s grain mill, this hshirts.

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This historic distillery has a unique atmosphere and is the perfect place for an after-dinner drink. The company's tasting room is a great way to sample its products. The rum and whiskey produced at this distillery are made from only the highest-quality ingredients. The distillery focuses on making regionally-traditional rye whiskeys, using heritage grains, and reimagining historic recipes.

Silverback Distillery

Silverback Distillery in Center City produces some of the best quality American spirits in the country, including citrus-forward Strange Monkey Gin, real honey-liqueur-infused Blackback Rye Whiskey, and the ultimate butterscotch bomb, Blackback Bourbon. Founded in 2014 by master distiller Christine Riggleman, Silverback Distillery has a wide selection of boozy beverages.

A former brewer at the Philadelphia Brewing Company, Dean Browne opened his distillery across from the brewery in East Passyunk in 2014. He offers unique spirits like Nordic Akvavit, arak with Middle Eastern roots, and Rowhouse Gin, a juniper-forward gin with an American twist. You can pick up a bottle from the distillery or order it online and deliver it to your door.

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Tamworth Distilling Moose Pellet Infused Vodka

Philadelphia, PA - New from the distillery that brought you whiskey made from beavers, venison, and actual wild turkeys. Tamworth Distilling is the craft distillery known for its scratch-made ethos and bold experimentation courtesy of spirit maverick Steven Grasse.