Adam Reger 2023-12-19 07:07:35
Whether you’re stocking your home bar or searching for distinctive spirits to bring to a gathering, you can’t go wrong with unique libations by some of the Keystone State’s finest craft distilleries. For a smooth vodka with a crisp finish, stop by Philadelphia’s Union Forge—the oldest continually operating distillery in the state—for a bottle of Pennsylvania Vodka. Handcrafted with Pennsylvania rye, Union Forge’s vodka has a creamy mouthfeel that makes it perfect for mixed drinks or for enjoying on the rocks with a slice of lemon. If whiskey is more your speed, New Tripoli’s Eight Oak Farms Distillery has you covered. Enjoy rye and bourbon whiskies made with grains grown right on the farm and aged in everything from port wine barrels to pinot noir barrels. You’ll taste the difference when you savor the nuanced flavors. Every Saturday, see how they’re made during a behind-the-barn-door guided tour. For another distinctive spirit made the old-fashioned way, try Wigle Whiskey’s small-batch Dutch-style gin, distilled from a whiskey base in a copper pot still. The Pittsburgh distillery’s gin is refreshingly different from other varieties you may have tried. Along with juniper berries, savor botanicals including cardamom, cubeb, and lavender as you sip this award-winning spirit. As you pass through Williamsport, make a detour to Nomad Distilling Co. for its Tapped Maple Flavor Whiskey. Made with locally produced maple syrup, 70-proof corn whiskey, and no artificial flavors or sweeteners, Tapped Maple can be enjoyed on its own as a sweet sipping whiskey, or paired with soda for a mixed drink that’s a bold departure from the standard whiskey-based concoction. If pre-mixed drinks are your thing, Quantum Spirits in Carnegie offers ready-to-drink cocktails like the Lemon Rhubarb Ginger Craft Cocktail. Quantum’s homemade vodka is blended with lemon, ginger, and a hint of rhubarb for an artfully balanced cocktail that’s crisp, light, and perfectly refreshing. Add a squeeze of lemon and a dash of club soda for something just a bit fancier. And don’t forget the bitters! If you’re mixing up an old-fashioned, or just looking for something to give your drinks that unexpected dash of flavor, Lancaster Distilleries has just the thing with their Boring Bitters, made with high-proof oaked rum and perfected with orange zest, sour cherries, star anise, and a whole host of spices that will give your mixed drinks a flavorful—and far from “boring”—kick. A HAPPY TRAVELER SIGNATURE COCKTAIL • 2 oz. Art in the Age Black Trumpet Blueberry Cordial • 1 oz new Liberty Powderhorn Vodka • ¹/₂ oz fresh lime juice • ¹/₂ oz honey • Fresh basil leaves Muddle honey, basil, and lime juice in cocktail shaker. Add ice, vodka, and cordial and shake. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with a basil leaf.
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