Specialties
Before the Barrel Distillery produces traditional and flavored moonshines, whiskey, rum, gin, and vodka. Our spirits are distilled, bottled, and served in Erie, Pennsylvania. We offer sample tastings, handcrafted cocktails, and bottled spirits to go.
Before the Barrel always has something happening, from collaborations with local food trucks to live music.
Before The Barrel’s primary goal is to produce spirits of the highest quality. We’re driven by innovation and on a mission to raise the bar for flavor, smoothness, and experience. Before The Barrel continues to expand its range of offerings to provide our community with novel products to enjoy time and again.
One of Before the Barrel’s signature products is our age-your-own whiskey. There are few things as rewarding as taking the first sip of a spirit you’ve aged yourself. Reach out to us today to learn more.
History
Established in 2021.
Bernie Blore opened Before the Barrel Distillery in August of 2022 after nearly 10 years of distilling experience. Bernie, a Harborcreek native, obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh before beginning his career in Arkansas, where he learned the art of distilling.
After 8 years of experience in the chemical distillation industry, he moved back to the Erie area in the midst of the pandemic in 2021. Bernie decided to put that experience to good use by perfecting the art of moonshine distillation. After over a year of practice (and with the help of Keira, Sissy, and Murphy), Before the Barrel Distillery was born.
Meet the Business Owner: Bernie B.
Bernie Blore opened Before the Barrel Distillery in August of 2022. Bernie, a Harborcreek native, obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh before beginning his career in Arkansas, where he learned the art of distilling.
After nearly a decade of experience in the chemical distillation industry, he moved back to Erie, PA. Bernie then put that know-how to good use by perfecting the art of making moonshine.