Where to Find Philly’s Finest Local Distilleries and Spirits
In Philly, you can’t throw a stone without hitting a brewery, and the wine bar scene continues to grow, but those in-the-know get just as excited about Philly’s excellent distilleries as they do beer and wine.
Where to Find Philly’s Finest Local Distilleries and Spirits
When you’re tired of breweries and are looking for something a little stronger, these Philly distilleries have you covered.
The one catch: It can be easier to find inexpensive alcohol at the state stores, so expect to pay a bit more when going local.
Palmer Distilling Co
In Roxborough, Palmer Distilling Co. offers its signature gin bottles for purchase on-site and online, with free delivery for cases of six or more bottles in the Philadelphia area. Stop by the tasting room on Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. for a taste of Palmer’s Liberty Gin recipe.
Strivers' Row Distillery
Strivers’ Row Distillery doesn’t have a destination for you to visit — yet — to taste the beverages brewed by Francisco Garcia, a former civic employee for the city of Philadelphia, but the varieties of whiskey are available to purchase at events around the city and online, when they’re in stock. The highlight is a Dominican-inspired Mamajuana, or malt whisky infused with all-natural barks, spices, and honey.
Four Humours
On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, you can visit the tasting room at Four Humours Distillery on N. Hancock Street in Kensington. Try the rye, corn, or wheat whiskey, or the distillery’s range of cocktails. You can even make reservations to grab a table online.
Stateside Vodka
You’ve probably seen Stateside Vodka all over Philly by this point — the local vodka is found on menus and behind bars in many of Philly’s best dining destinations. The cocktail lounge and tasting room is open on weekends, with a long list of vodka-based cocktails, as well as other spirits for the vodka-adverse.
New Liberty Distillery
Local distillery New Liberty sells bottles of its bourbon, rye, and vodka for pickup at its South Kensington building. But there is real beauty in its outdoor patio and tasting room, which is temporarily closed and set to reopen sometime in the near future.
Philadelphia Distilling
Locally made gins, vodkas, ryes, and amaro are available at this Fishtown distillery known for its Bluecoat gin. You can reserve a table online for its beautiful tasting room, which stays open until 11 p.m. on the weekends.
Art in the Age
Those looking to spice up the bar cart will enjoy out-there spirits like ancho chile liqueur and sierra fig cordial from Old City’s Art in the Age. Order online for local home delivery or shop at the store: all the clerks are extremely knowledgeable.
Manatawny Still Works
This Pottstown-based whiskey specialist offers classic and naturally flavored mashes alongside affordably priced gin, rum, and vodka. Order bottles online and pick up at Manatawny’s East Passyunk Avenue tasting room, or stay for a drink at the distillery’s sidewalk patio or indoor bar. There’s a nice menu of bar snacks, too.
Brandywine Branch Distillery
Along with the gin Revivalist is known for, there’s whiskey, vodkas, and bottled cocktails — including a strawberry blond cocktail with jalapeno gin and muddled strawberry and lime — to both order online and buy on-site. The tasting room and bar is open on the weekends to sample Revivalist’s offerings.
