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MID-ATLANTIC | WHISKEY REBELLION TRAIL
THISTLE FINCH DISTILLERY Lancaster, Pa. Another small-batch distillery embracing the rye renaissance, Thistle Finch focuses on producing high-quality rye whiskey in the historic Pennsylvania tradition. Get an authentic taste of early American-style rye by sampling their un-aged Small Batch White Rye Whiskey. ▶ thistlefinch.com
SAGAMORE SPIRIT DISTILLERY Baltimore A short drive from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Sagamore Spirit is reviving the tradition of Maryland-style rye. Its Rye Port Finish won a Double Gold at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirit Competition and was also awarded the title of World’s Best Rye Whiskey. ▶ sagamore spirit.com SAGAMORE SPIRIT DISTILLERY
WIGLE WHISKEY DISTILLERY
WIGLE WHISKEY Pittsburgh It’s easy to see why Wigle Whiskey was a James Beard semifinalist in 2018 and a multiple American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)-award winner. This family-owned-and-operated distillery is focused on developing a community of whiskey fans. Wigle appeals to folks who not only understand the history of whiskey in Pittsburgh, but also nurture an appreciation for the terroir of Western Pennsylvania’s Monongahela Valley, which is said to have produced the best rye whiskey in early America. Must-tries are their ACSA Gold Medal award-winning ryes. ▶ wiglewhiskey.com
REPUBLIC RESTORATIVES DISTILLERY Washington, D.C. Don’t just drink the whiskey — learn about it! Republic Restoratives is a woman-owned distillery with an open warehouse concept that’s not only inviting, but engaging to whiskey lovers yearning to understand more about the distilling process. ▶ republicrestoratives.com
DAD’S HAT PENNSYLVANIA RYE WHISKEY Bristol, Pa. Located along the banks of the Delaware River between Philadelphia and Trenton, N.J., Dad’s Hat distills award-winning spirits. Touring Dad’s Hat is like taking a trip through the 200-plus years of tradition that is distilled into every bottle of its whiskey. ▶ dadshatrye.com
STOLL AND WOLFE DISTILLERY
STOLL AND WOLFE DISTILLERY Lititz, Pa. Stoll and Wolfe is one of the companies working to revive the art of whiskey making in Pennsylvania. Try the Bourbon and Rye Blend, which earned an Excellent, Highly Recommended rating and scored 93/100 in the 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and the Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, which was rated a 95/100 in 2018. ▶ stollandwolfe.com
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