10 Area Distilleries

Bald Hills Distillery

This distillery is all about the tradition of making quality spirits from local ingredients and bringing traditional family moonshine recipes to life. The distillery’s products are produced in an authentic copper still. Bald Hills Distillery is committed to source its ingredients from Pennsylvania’s farms. The distillery’s products include Jimmy Jaxx (its most popular moonshine), Pappy’s Peach, and Lighting Shack which is distilled from cane. Tastings, bottle purchases, signature cocktails and other drinks are available including Pennsylvania-made beer and wine.

5061 Carlisle Rd, Dover, PA 17315
HOURS: Monday – Friday 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 12 noon – 11p.m.; Closed Wednesday.
www.baldhillsdistillery.com

 

Crostwater Distilled Spirits

The distillery, which joins a growing list of Pennsylvania distillers, crafts vodka, rum, spiced rum, white whiskey and white rye whiskey. Crostwater fills a 19,000-square foot building located in a business park off Interstate 83. The building houses the distillery, taproom, and milling room. This year, Crostwater’s White Rum and Gin was awarded the American Distilling Institute’s Bronze Medal and its Crostwater White Rum was one of the Fifty Best Gold Medal winners. Sunday yoga, American Heritage Kitchen Tasting Room, and bottle sales available.

506 Industrial Drive, Lewisberry, PA 17339
HOURS: Wednesday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday.
www.crostwater.com

 

Dead Lighting Distillery

Dead Lightning Distillery was started to preserve the memory of Skyler Montgomery. The distillery was named after Skyler’s love of The Grateful Dead as well as moonshine or white lightning. Located in the former Coakley’s Cigar Bar, the distillery features a retail tasting room with locally produced distilled spirits including Tall Boy Vodka, Rum, Local Legend Vodka, Rin Tin Gin, and Cinnamon Whiskey.  In addition, guests can enjoy cocktails, as well as Pennsylvania beer and wine.

311 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070
HOURS: Thursday 4 p.m. – 11p.m.; Friday 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Closed Monday – Wednesday.
www.deadlightingdistillery.com

 

Hidden Still Spirits

Located in the heart of Lebanon County, Hidden Still continues the long history of distilling spirits. The name “Hidden Still” itself is derived from how the process of distilling spirits has been conducted many times throughout history. The distillery features a variety of spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and vodka. Many of their products have received national awards including Hidden Still’s Union Canal White Rum which received a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Tasting room, kitchen, tours, and bottle sales available.

435 Willow Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
HOURS:  Wednesday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Distillery Tours – Thursday 12 noon – 3 p.m. (Book online).
www.hiddenstillspirits.com

 

Mason Dixon Distillery

Started by a father and son team, Mason Dixon Distillery is located in a 100-year-old factory that still sports the original wood beams. The distillery’s spirits are crafted on site from scratch using only local ingredients when possible and include corn whiskey, vodka, white rum, and aged rum. The distillery is also working on perfecting its soon-to-be released gin and genever products. Tours, kitchen, and bottle sales available.

331 E Water Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
HOURS: Wednesday – Thursday 12 noon – 9:30 p.m.; Friday – Saturday 12 noon – 10:30 p.m.; Sunday Brunch 11a.m. – 3 p.m.; Closed Monday – Tuesday; Tours operate by appointment or Wednesday – Saturday 12 noon – 4 p.m.

 

Midstate Distillery

Midstate Distillery has the honor of being the first distillery in Harrisburg since Prohibition. Using local ingredients to create its spirits, the distillery prides itself as being, “local to the core.” Midstate Distillery offers free tours most Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tours last about 30 minutes. Stick around for a free tasting of three of the distillery’s standard spirits. Tours at other times are by appointment only and cost $10/per person. Contact the distillery to schedule. Bottle sales available.

817 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103
HOURS: Food Friday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday 12 noon – 10 p.m.; Sunday Funday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
www.midstatedistillery.com

 

Old Republic Distillery

This distillery is York County’s first since Prohibition. Each of the distillery’s products is made from local agriculture and is handcrafted for superior quality. Visitors can taste many unique spirits including Blackberry Vodka, Love Potion and Battlefield Vodka in the tasting room. Tastings, bottle purchases, signature cocktails and other drinks are available. Visitors are welcome to BYOF (food). Space available for meetings and private events.

1327 N. Duke St., York, PA 17404
HOURS: Thursday 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 12 noon – 10 p.m.
www.drinkord.com

 

Stoll & Wolfe Distillery

Once home to the oldest distillery, Bomberger Distillery-dating back to 1753, Erik Wolfe and Dick Stoll reopen the doors to this historic distillery and name it their own-literally. Stoll & Wolfe offers distilling traditions dating back to 1753; each bottle represents collaboration across generations and traditions to preserve the history and future legacy of Pennsylvania Craft Whiskey. Stoll & Wolfe Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey also received a 95/100 “Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation” in the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Private tours, tasting and room rentals available.

35 North Cedar Street Lititz, PA 17543
HOURS: Tasting Room – Wednesday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
www.stollandwolfe.com

 

Thistle Finch Distillery

Located a short walk from downtown Lancaster,  Thistle Finch Distillery is located in the former Walter Schnader Tobacco Warehouse that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Visitors can have a unique experience by tasting a variety of house made infusions or by taking a tour of the distillery to learn how Thistle Finch makes their award-winning White Rye Whiskey. In addition to the distillery’s White Rye, Thistle Finch has produced two exceptional additional spirits—Market Alley Gin and Penn Square Vodka.

417 West Grant St., Lancaster, PA 17603
HOURS: Tuesday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday 12 noon – 11 p.m.; Sunday 12 noon – 11 p.m.; Tours: Saturdays at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m.
www.thistlefinch.com

 

Tattered Flag Brewery and Still Works

Master Distiller Daniel Kulick has brought years of experience to Tattered Flag’s distillery. As the most awarded individual craft distiller in the state, Dan’s expertise shines through each product he hand distills, hand bottles, and hand labels. The distillery’s line of distilled spirits has grown to over twenty unique brands available at the bar, to go, or for wholesale purchase including: five types of whiskey/bourbon, six types of vodka, three types of tequila, four types of rum, two types of gin, moonshine and ready to drink canned cocktails. Besides its spirits, Tattered Flag specializes in hand-crafted, house made, award winning beer that it serves, alongside with diverse brew pub and gourmet coffee menus.

1 South Union St., Middletown, PA, 17057
HOURS: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday – Saturday 7 a.m. – 12 midnight; Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
www.tatteredflagbsw.com