Whiskey and spirits tasting flight on a slate board at a Lancaster PA distillery

Taste, and explore Lancaster's growing craft distillery scene

Craft Distilleries in Lancaster County PA

Craft Distilleries in Lancaster County PA

Distilleries in Lancaster County, PA are a growing part of the county’s craft drink scene, joining the wineries and breweries visitors already know. Local distillers make whiskey, gin, rum, and vodka, often using grain and produce from nearby farms, and some work from long-standing family recipes.

Many offer tours that walk you through mashing, fermenting, distilling, and aging, followed by a tasting. If you’re looking for whiskey tasting in Lancaster PA, a distillery visit lets you sample spirits you can’t find in a liquor store, often with a bartender or the distiller explaining each one. Other stops serve cocktails and food, so a visit can be the whole evening.

Tips for visiting:

  • Guests must be 21 or older to taste.
  • Call ahead or book online. Tours and tasting rooms often have limited hours or seasonal schedules.
  • Plan a designated driver, or book a car or tour.

Looking for more to do after dark? Explore Lancaster County breweries, wineries, live music, and places that are open after 5.

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