Only a mile from the Port Royal exit off Rt 322 the new Hazard's Distillery is a must stop if…read moretraveling between Harrisburg and State College! This locally owned and operated distillery rivals the products made by the large producers. We recently stopped by and sampled their moonshines and whiskeys and were very pleased with the quality of their product. Hazard's make four flavors of 40 proof moonshine: peach, root beer, apple pie, and blackberry. All these had a nice balance between flavor, consistency, and alcohol levels. Hazard's moonshines are not syrupy sweet like some and go down very easy. We enjoyed all the flavors, with the peach and blackberry being our top two favorites. The whiskeys produced are sea-salt caramel, standard corn whiskey, and Blowtorch. The sea-salt caramel was a hit and we left with a bottle of it also. The standard corn whiskey appears to be popular, but not really an alcohol I drink. The Blowtorch brought on a sense of nostalgia, because it reminds me of the fireballs and red hot candy that I enjoyed as a kid. The tasting room is nicely decorated and staffed with members of the Hazard Family, who were very friendly, and contributed to the enjoyable time we had during our visit. Overall, we were very pleased with the quality and flavor of the moonshines and whiskeys and plan to make this our go to stop. Take the short drive from the highway and you will not be disappointed!

Great tasting products. They offer deals on shipping which nowadays is a bonus. Shipping speed is…read moreamazing I ordered on a Tuesday and was sippin this great tasting moonshine on Saturday. I will be visiting their Distillery in the very near future. Thank you all for making my first experience with delivered spirits a fantastic one. Looking forward to more in the future.

Really enjoyed our visit to this little distillery. They give you 5 tastings per person and really…read moreall of their alcoholic offerings are very, very good. The fruity moonshines and brandies are very sweet if you're a hardcore drinker, but they have standard moonshine as well. Very helpful staff and one of the few businesses open during the offseason, and they have plenty of snacks as well! Highly recommend.

Wow got some of the butterscotch shine , damn that stuff is good , holy shhhiiitt lot of friends…read moreliked it tooo

Always amazing drinks! Loved the mango coconut monito in the tiki glass. It was amazing and extra…read morecute.

This review is long overdue... I realized I never actually left one after my visit. The distillery…read moreis a bit off the beaten path, but that's part of the charm. I really liked the décor and overall vibe, both inside and outside. It's a great setting and well worth seeking out. A friend and I spent an afternoon checking out a few local distilleries and breweries, and Big Spring Spirits really stood out. We did a spirits flight, and while everything was well done, the straight rye whiskey was easily my favorite. It was surprisingly busy for a weekday afternoon, but the staff never missed a beat. Everyone was moving, clearly enjoying what they do, and they were happy to answer questions and talk through the spirits without making it feel rushed. I ended up buying a bottle of the rye to bring back home to California. I also just found out they've opened a tasting room in State College, which means it's officially on my list for the next time I'm back in PA.

Hidden Still never disappoints! their Old Fashioned was delicious and their burger and fries…read morefantastic! I've been there many times and have never had a bad meal. Hopefully grouper will be back on the menu soon!!

Nice ambiance and location. Otherwise, nothing impressive. Caesar salad very bland. Margaritas…read morenot up to par. Service slow. I wouldn't come again.

Just had dinner here after getting our daughter settled for Penn State - what an awesome place!…read more Got a table no problem (reservations on their website) and had an excellent server (Alexus). We started with a flight of whisky's for me, a cab sav for my wife and a cocktail for my daughter. All good! We had some maple bacon Brussels to kick things off and they were legit! I got the coconut curry salmon - DANG. So good! Crispy skin, perfect rice and the snow peas! My wife got the Delmonico (I had to help her, oh darn!) and it was perfectly cooked and very nicely seasoned. Daughter got the short rib and oxtail over noodles and they were perfect. Everything was exactly prepared and delicious! After dinner we went to their distillery tasting room and tried a few more of their distilled offerings, bought several bottles but the star of the show was the Limoncello! This was not your Italian, tastes like Pine-Sol limoncello - this was perfectly balanced and exceptional! Definitely put this place on your list if you're in the State College area. We are!

What was good: Our server Hannah was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She is what…read moreall servers should strive to be. The Thai Chili calamari was out of this world. I've eaten calamari all over the world, and this has been the top 3 best I've ever had. The cook was perfect. Breading perfect. Seasoning just right!! Main course: I ordered the coveted Delmonico with mashed potatoes and broccolini. The potatoes were great. Very flavorful and comforting. The broccolini also had great flavors. The not so good: The $45 Delmonico ordered Rare - The plate came out at first I thought maybe they gave me a strip based on the cut. I asked the server she said it does look like a strip and took it back to the kitchen and then returned with the same plate and who am I assume was the shift manager, after discussion with him, It turns out that this cut of beef was not a ribeye/Delmonico it was actually a Denver cut of beef, which, while in its own sense has some good flavoring it also has more a larger fat cap similar to a strip. Serving a Denver cut and calling it a Delmonico (ribeye ) is not the same thing and are vastly different in price from a butcher and typically at a restaurant. The cook was perfect. It was rare ( as ordered) and the small edible beef portions of the steak were flavorful, just not the buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture one would expect from a ribeye. I would not recommend the delmonico simply based on the actual cut and price. Instead go with the strip as that cut of beef is from a different part of the cow and great flavor. Good drinks too!

Seriously, I have always liked this place. However, this visit really assured me that I love this…read moreplace. It is in the main town Carlisle so parking can be a little rough, especially on a busy weekend. We went on a Friday and it was not very busy at all, so we sat at the bar. We had the most rad bartenders every Roxanne and Cody I highly recommend going when they are behind the bar. Even though the drinks on the menu are good, I've had them before we wanted to try something off the menu to celebrate my brothers birthday I received the Foxy Roxy it was made so good and tasted like summer, and I highly recommend it. My brother got Spa Day, which was a cucumber mint drink it was so delicious and refreshing, and then my boyfriend wanted a chocolate drink, and they made him an adult Chocolate Milk which was soooooo delicious. We did get a menu drink, and it was the adult root beer float it was very good!!! The two bartenders should seriously be able to have a special each weekend of their own creations because they know what they are doing.

Hook and Flask was hit and miss. The $12 spirits flight was nice. I was able to sample some of…read moretheir very own whiskey rye, and the delicious but not very potent apple pie moonshine. The appetizers (onion rings, fried pickles and soft pretzels) were all good. I was less impressed with their #3 IPA that reminded me of medicine. The cheddar burger was not seasoned at all, and the vegetables (tomatoes and lettuce) were wilted and unappetizing. The homemade chips weren't bad however. It's a good place for drinks and appetizers, but the limited meal menu doesn't seem to be worth much.

Today my family and I went out to celebrate a new addition to our family coming shortly in May…read more There was 8 of us, our waitress was great and attentive. We got our drinks quickly and they were GOOD. Everyone loved there food! And everyone said that they wanted to come back to try something else and to enjoy their potatoes again. I got The Benny. The chicken was cooked perfectly, loved the crunch! The Belgium waffles were a great addition to it. But honestly the star of the show was the hollandaise sauce, if I could I'd use that as a dipping sauce for EVERYTHING.

The downtown location was a little boring but the sprits are good. The hard root beer is the high…read morelight. I'll be returning just for that. Their mountainside joint across the River is the real gem. Hit that up if you get a chance.

Dan and Brian are freaking awesome!!! The quality, variety, and attention to detail. The staff is…read moreFANTASTIC! We have been severely dedicated to them out of the gate, almost. The bar manager, Jen is VERY creative and has a soft spot in our hearts!! Great bar tenders as well.

Had an amazing time! We walked in after 3:30. No one was there but just a short time passed & the…read moreparty got started. I ordered Witch Please and hubs ordered Prohibition. Both are AMAZING! Perfect blend of ingredients, delicious taste, and the Witch Please has fun playfulness to it. The bartendered offered to put anything on the TV we wanted. Hockey was on so we left it with that. We stayed for a second round. Enjoyed the Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade and the Pirate Palmer. I had to take the Pirate Palmer home. Yes! You can do that! DRINK RESPONSIBLY & enjoy this lovely gem of a place in PA.

Denise was very helpful and knowledgeable. The vodka was very good. It has a clean and crisp taste…read more This is definitely a place to go if you like craft distilleries.

I started following Old Republic Distillery on Facebook. Today they offered apple brandy for a…read morelimited batch. The price was too rich for my blood at $50 for a small bottleso instead I got a bottle of Love Potion. Love Potion is a strawberry, blueberry, agave nectar liqueur with 27.5 percent alcohol content. I know a certain Dad who will be very happy on Father's Day. If you need a gift, and they like hard liquor, get something unique and local. Old Republic Distillery makes a variety of vodkas and moonshines. Today they had blueberry vodka and an apple pie moonshine.