This new location is amazing! A little on the pricey side but what we had was delicious! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable! The owners were onsite and were very friendly and welcoming! The interior was beautiful and had a nice comfortable feel! We had a few drinks and an appetizer! They have a shop to purchase bottles and merchandise of your choosing! We will DEFINITELY be back! read more

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Fish fry Friday. The sandwhich was served fast and was piping hot! Great rustic atmosphere, very relaxing. Clever self serve water station is a nice touch. read more

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My only regret is that we didn't get to Liberty Pole Spirits sooner! We were introduced to their whiskey at the North Strabane Community Day and knew we had to come check the distillery out in person. The space is super cute, with a nod to the Whiskey Rebellion. They have a great outdoor seating area, too. They have a limited dinner menu, but we just came for apps and drinks. I had the peach & bourbon and my husband had an old fashioned. We both enjoyed our drinks and love that the product is made on premises. We also had the pimento cheese dip with Ritz crackers, that was delicious! The staff was friendly and attentive and provided a great experience. If you're not a whiskey person, they do have other options, like local beer. read more

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Some folks from our neighborhood got together to go to Liberty Pole Spirits for drinks, dinner and a tour. Dinner was great, most of us had the brisket chili and some appetizers to share. The servers were courteous and attentive to our needs which made the experience even more enjoyable. Jeff was our guide for the evening, we learned how spirits are made there, the grains and processes used, and an interesting conversation about the history of the Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794) why it occurred and how it was resolved. We ended our evening with a tasting of some of their spirits including whiskeys, bourbon, and the bourbon cream which was a great way to end the evening. read more

We love LPS. They have done such an amazing job building over the last 8 years from the initial location to the beautiful new meetinghouse, distillery, and rickhouse. The bourbons are so good, the people are so friendly, the increasing food options are great, and we always love the special releases they produce. There is no need to go on hunts for unicorn bottles and support huge corporations when there is a family-owned business like Liberty Pole with real quality products. read more

Liberty Pole Spirits - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, Pennsylvania

Service and ambiance was excellent. Will return. Enjoyed the tour and history lesson.

We have been there three times. Good tasting menu & great service. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The Bourbon & rye products were good as well. read more

Enjoyable visit to this small distillery in Washington, PA. A small front area for purchases of cocktails and merch, but a nice dining room for the start of tours. We took the $20 tour and found it money well spent. You first get the cocktail of your choosing. I got an old fashioned- delicious! We next congregated in the dining area and we're joined by staff member Jeff. He gave a nice overview of how the company started and about the Whiskey Rebellion. Very good speaker and answered all questions. Next we moved to the distillery area and he explained the full process. A move to the basement to see their barrels and more details on aging. Lastly, we went back to the dining area and sampled five whiskeys. Overall a very fun tour with delicious beverages. Their bourbon cream was my favorite. Recommended for adults. Cheers! read more

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Where do I begin? My first review of Liberty Pole Spirits was back in 2018. Little did I know that six years later, I would be completely captivated by what this family of four was creating at their distillery. Thanks to the Hough family, I'm now a whiskey enthusiast--a journey I started at age 34 when I had my first glass of wine. But it wasn't until 2018 that I discovered whiskey, and nothing I had tried before could compare. It opened up an entirely new world for me, and I'm deeply grateful to the Houghs for that. Over the years, I've collected many photos and visited their new location frequently since it opened. I was also a regular at their original spot. We waited for the initial excitement around the new place to settle before visiting last year. We took a tour when they were offering just a single option, which was a great value at $25 per person at the time. It included a glass, a tasting, and a tour of the largest and only Rickhouse in Pennsylvania, capable of holding up to 3,600 barrels. To put that in perspective, they use 59-gallon barrels, and although they may have some smaller ones in storage, that's potentially 212,400 gallons of whiskey--over 9 million bottles, if it didn't lose volume during aging. But that's part of the magic of whiskey. Jeff, our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic. I found out we're from the same area, which made the experience even more personal. He shared the rich history of the Whiskey Rebellion and its connection to Liberty Pole Spirits, something I hadn't known back in 2018. The tour was incredible, and the opportunity to sample their different whiskeys afterward was a real treat. The tour offerings have evolved since then. We recently took the 90-minute tour, still priced at $25, which is available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. As described on their website, this tour is "a fun-filled mix of history, whiskey production techniques, and a walk-through of their amazing 5-story barrel warehouse. The tour finishes with a flight of their award-winning grain-to-glass whiskeys, and you get to keep the Glencairn glass (an $18 value)." There's also the Barrel House Immersion Tour, which lasts 90 minutes and costs $95. This experience includes a brief walk through the production facility before entering the only 5-story wooden barrel house in Pennsylvania, where you can smell the aging whiskey. You'll learn about barrel characteristics and influence, how they're made, and the maturation process. You'll sample whiskey from three barrels, select your favorite, and fill a bottle to take home. The tour concludes with you labeling and sealing your bottle on the bottling line, all while enjoying samples of their other handcrafted whiskeys. This tour is only offered from May to October, and it's definitely on my list for the future. What can I say about the Hough family? They are truly a class act. From Jim and Ellen, who started it all, to their sons, Rob and Kevin, the family's commitment and passion are woven into every aspect of their business. As a family-owned operation, they have created something incredibly special here. In my biased opinion, they produce the best whiskey in Western Pennsylvania, if not beyond. They're simply the nicest family you'll ever meet, and their dedication has paid off in spades. It reminds me of the phrase, "If you build it, they will come." And come they have. I've attended several single-bottle sales at Liberty Pole Spirits, and judging by my photos, there are always hundreds of people lining up to snag a bottle or two. They've built an incredible following, and I'm proud to be part of it. The distillery has expanded significantly, offering not just their own whiskey but also selections from the PA Rye Trail. I even started my own PA Rye Trail journey here and then continued across the state, visiting other locations. They've got a top-notch chef on hand, serving up some of the best meals you'll find anywhere. You really can't go wrong here--Liberty Pole Spirits is the real deal, and they have it all. I always recommend this place to friends and colleagues. As a college professor, I often bring in special guests to speak to my students, and one of the gifts I always give them is a bottle of something special from Liberty Pole Spirits. Without fail, every person says, "Damn, this is really good." In my own way, I'm spreading the love and sharing the story of what I consider the best whiskey spot in our area. Cheers! I know this was a long review, but it's been a long time coming. I could probably write a novel about how much I love this place, especially since my short review from 2018 didn't do it justice. Here's to Liberty Pole Spirits--cheers! read more

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A small distillery that makes wonderful products. We learned about Liberty Pole Spirits while eating at The Rib Room in Pittsburgh. A Liberty Pole product is featured in a cocktail there. Our visit to the distillery was like a visit with friends. We spoke with both owners for about an hour, tasting (and purchasing) multiple products, seeing their operations and discussing their expansion plans. We will definitely enjoy our purchases and visit again when our travels return us to the area. read more

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What an incredible experience! A whiskey distillery in the heart of SW PA!!! This family owned operation, with it's still and rickhouse just behind the warm tavern interior was like finding gold in the hills! Liquid gold! For our tour of the place, we were greeted by Kevin, one of the two sons, along with his parents Ellen and Jim, for a tour and tasting, getting an inspired lesson on the distilling process, along with the barreling and taste-testing of their incredibly smooth and delicious rye whiskey, and wheated and peat bourbon. Their knowledge of the history and culture of whiskey was incredible. The taste testing was an absolute treat! Chef Chris provided the food to balance the whiskey, and we sat for an hour enjoying these great whiskeys and food, along with more talk of how this amazing place came to be. If you are even mildly interested in whiskeys and have a love of Pennsylvania history, a tour of this distillery is a must. I'm sorry I live so far away, or I would be coming back next week, and the week after. Truly, this was an absolutely magical night out with family and friends. read more

Liberty Pole Spirits - Straight off the labeling, I am now the proud owner of Bottle 1 of the Rye Whiskey distilled right here. - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, Pennsylvania

Family of six took their tour and tasting. Excellent experience and excellent spirits. This is a newer distillery opening in 2016. We've toured some very large facilities in Kentucky and Ireland. While much smaller, the experience was on par with the well known international brands. Their products were excellent as well. The Rye was smooth and easy to drink, the bourbon was outstanding. There are numerous other choices, most of which we really enjoyed. They have a very nice bar/ tasting room with views of the production area if you don't want to take the tour, and a well appointed store to take some home. Highly recommended. read more

I was DJing a wedodng next door so i didn't get to actually buy a full drink, but the staff were so laid back and hospitable that they let me taste everything with a full history and tour of the distillery. This is a gem of a find and I hoghly reccomend it as a historical imbibement detour. Notable offerings: 1. exclusive heirloom red maze corn wisky which was less sweet and more earthy than a corn bourbon. 2. un-oaked (?) rye wisky followed by the oaked version. helps to tastes the diffence between the base and the aged woody apsects. 3. the smoked peat rye(?) from Scotland used to make a hybrid of American and smokey Scotch. my mind and pallet were both titillated. can't wait to return for an evening of leisure. read more

We had a wonderful lunch here last Friday.We shared the tenderloin beef, pretzel bites and charcuterie board.All were delicious.Drinks were also very good.Place is a little pricey but we enjoyed our visit there.Staff was very friendly. read more

Meh. I liked them better when they were a comfy cozy place in east Washington. Now they are down by the casino and it's changed. Not my thing. Like I said inREALLY loved when they were downtown Washington and I would stop in during the ghost/history tour of downtown Washington. Not gonna lie.....I feel like they are traders to our community and they have turned to something massive. good for them but it's not my kind of place anymore read more

I visited liberty pole as part of a group tour/tasting for a birthday party. What a fun place! The building itself is a converted monument shop. So, while it looks historic, it is, but not to the time period it is decorated in. The bar area in front has several smaller tables. It seemed a bit crowded and chaotic, but it was actually well stocked and organized. There is a relatively small cocktail menu, but in this case, smaller was better because everything was well crafted and tasty. If you are there for a tasting, you get one complimentary cocktail. The tasting begins in one of the side rooms. You get a great combination of a history and whisky lesson before heading to the area that houses the distilling tanks. The guide was one of the owners and full of personality and knowledge. The tasting took us through a guided flight of a variety of options. I never realized there was such a variety of tastes! We ended the tasting with a fun toast. We'll definitely be back for more cocktails and to purchase additional bottles. read more

Seriously one of my favorite parts of my visit to Pittsburgh/ Washington area. The knowledge and history shared by Ellen was out of this world. I left with a much stronger appreciation for whiskey and the distillation process. Hearing Ellen's history of the whiskey revolution dating back to the late 1700's with specific names was incredible and definitely a bonus I was not expecting. The tasting we were provided was outstanding the way she would have us pair them provided a way to distinguish the flavors in an incredible way. I definitely can't wait to visit again. ~Magic read more

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Cool addition to our area. Their spirits are exceptionally good. Buy the cream liqueur in addition to your favorite whiskey.

I love Liberty Pole Spirits. They have a friendly staff in a welcoming environment. The drink specials are always creative and delicious. Take the tour! This is ala great location for private parties and events. read more

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This is a local growing distillery that specializes in more traditional American whiskeys. It focuses on the history of the Whiskey Rebellion, which is the conflict that pushed out a number of farmers that eventually moved south and made what became known as Kentucky Bourbon (I think I have that right). If you ask them they'll give you the full run-down, but it's a cool bit of local history that they theme their products from. We ran into one of the brothers making a delivery in the Strip District, and when we came to visit he gave us a full rundown of the whiskeys and themes. He also gave us a small tour of the still and backrooms since they weren't too busy. All the staff I think are either family or family friends, and all of them are really chill to just talk about Whiskey or whatever you want really. They seem to love their job and their products, and they're doing a lot to expand the business. Now for the Whiskeys, they have their bourbon, peated bourbon, rye, corn, bourbon cream, and maybe a few others I'm missing. This big thing is that most of their whiskeys use red corn instead of yellow. If you've never had this it give the whiskey a more earthy flavor. The peated is particularly a unique flavor for a bourbon. The bourbon cream is incredible and highly recommended. Their main bourbon is a go-to drink for me. If you're in the area whether you live local or are just visiting this is a good spot to visit to try some good local spirits. If you go on cocktail night its a chill spot to hangout for a bit. If you're looking for something particularly special watch on their facebook for their single barrel releases. read more

My husband, two friends and I attended a tour and tasting on Saturday night. We had a wonderful time, learned about the distilling process and enjoyed our drinks. The tour is $20/person on their website and includes a mixed drink of your choice plus a flight of 5 spirits at the end. Our guide was Rob who was passionate about the distillery, showed us around and answered all our million of questions. Throw in some history with the Whiskey Rebellion, upside down Hamilton picture above the bar and a replica of a liberty pole right inside the door and I had an amazing night. read more

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Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Learned about the history of the whiskey rebellion along the process of making each spirit. I can't recommend just one drink since all of them are great. I especially like the Columbus Citron. It is sweet but still has a kick. My favorite spirit is the peated bourbon. The smokey taste is not for everyone which is fine because they offer 4 other spirits which all have distinct and great flavor. The ambiance inside takes you back to the time of the whiskey rebellion and adds to the experience. If you are coming to Pittsburgh this is a must for bourbon and whiskey lovers. read more

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Tour was really interesting! Love the history and local family-owned care for it and the craft. Tasting was wonderful. Will be a stop for sure the next time we are in Washington PA! read more

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Downtown Washington is in need of a revival and I think this distillery is a great start. The owner is really knowledgeable about the whiskey rebellion and the history of whiskey and alcohol in the area. Their website shows that a tour and tasting will be $20. They are planning on having 5 spirits I believe but right now only 2 were ready. The owner told us all about the history and let us sample their rye whiskey (only aged 1 about a week the time it would have taken to transport it like theywould have during the rebellion, still pretty smooth because they triple distill) and their corn whiskey. They also have merchandise for sale and cocktails for sale to drink. The building is beautifully redone with a colonial feel. The owner said most Friday nights they are having live jazz music. It seems like it would be a great spot to come and unwind for a bit. read more

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A new distillery in downtown Washington, PA - just a few miles away from Southpointe. Makes a great place to hang out for a drink after work on Thursday or Friday. The two owners really know their stuff. The tour/tasting was great, spattered with local whiskey rebellion facts, distilling methods, and of course samples. After the tour we were able to try a few of their cocktails which were innovative and delicious. The Wicked Tax Collector is a must! The tasting room and bar area are decorated to make you feel like you are back during the time of Mingo Creek Society with shared tables and superb decor. Looking forward to our next trip back when they open their first battle of bourbon (sept 16) read more

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Great distillery and a refreshing place for Washington. I love that they connected it to the local history of the Whiskey Rebellion. Even their bottles are like those used at that time. Very knowledgable staff. We will definitely be back to try different cocktails. read more

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We heard about this place after visiting Pennsylvania Libations in the Strip District some months ago and finally got around to visiting it. As soon as we walk in, one of the sons I believe took us on a small tour of the distillery and showed us just about everything. It's a pretty cool place to visit, it was all decorated and themed from the Whiskey Rebellion, something that now surprises me no one else thought of. They showed us the stills in the back, talked a bit about the process, then showed us the barrels down below. We probably talked about their operation and bourbon in general for awhile. I think I tasted at least one sample of every type of whiskey they had to offer. It was all completely unplanned too. The son just had the time and gave us a true above and beyond service, and you could tell that he enjoyed his work. It's one of those things for anyone who makes a craft (and that's clearly how they treated this) that they like showing what they do and love seeing people enjoy it, something I can understand completely. All of their whiskey is good, but my personal favorites are their bourbon and their peated bourbon. If you live in the area and like whiskey, I would highly recommend going down and paying them a visit. Take a tour if you can, I think they can be booked in advance, and try their bottles. I'm certain you can find something you like. If you're visiting the area, all of the above still applies, but this is a fun place to learn a little bit about the Whiskey Rebellion and the history of the area. read more

This was such an amazing stop during my Pittsburgh visit. Ellen provided us with a tour of the distillery which was entertaining and educating. Followed by a tasting of their whiskeys that were paired with the most intricate stories of history. She was able to answer our questions which brought a greater appreciation for the distillery process. Definitely can't wait for another visit and hopefully hear stories from other members of this family business. read more

Nice little local distillery in Washington! Very knowledgeable staff that's willing to go the extra mile. They're happy to share with you the history of the place,as well as the process of making spirits. We stopped in on Friday night,and they had live music and cocktails. All the drinks are made with their own product and we're excellent! Definitely worth stopping by! read more

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We stopped by the other day and were blown away by how friendly the staff was. We were immediately greeted and he walked us through all of their whisky and even gave multiple samples and answered all questions. He even explained how it was all made. Their cocktails were very good and change with the season. The place has a fun feel of the whisky rebellion. We would definitely stop by again. read more

This is an amazing example of what Washington can be. Friendly and incredibly knowledgeable staff, and the whiskey speaks for itself. The batches are unique and very reasonably priced for their fantastic taste. If I could give it higher than 5 stars, I would. Stop in for a tour and tasting, or just one of their creative mixed concoctions. Wishing these guys the best in the next year as they continue to gain their footing. read more

I can't express my devotion to this place enough. If you're looking for a great whisky in Western PA, this is it. They make a whole line if whiskys and bourbons and they are all nothing short of phenomenal. Our favorite products are the peated rye and the bourbon cream, made twice a year. If you come to the store, they spare no attention to detail here either. It's just a beautiful place to sit and enjoy an expertly-crafted cocktail. There is a rotating menu of cocktails of the month as well as staples such as old fashioned, sazarac, manhattans, etc. Seriously, if you want to know what a GREAT whisky/bourbon-based cocktail taste like, theirs will become your standard. You can book a tour of the facilities online, but if the owner is there, chances are he'll just take you back and proudly give you the run down anyway. I wish more people knew about this place, if you're in Washington, PA it's a must-see. read more

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This is a must stop spot in Washington. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Drinks were top shelf. One of the best Old Fashions I've ever had. This place is going to set the standard for craft distilleries read more

This is a unique place. The drinks are well done and very good. This is a spot you definitely want to visit. I highly recommend!

Great group of people making a great product! Check them out! I've ran into them multiple times at local events!

Incredible place and great hospitality. Service was superb. Bartenders were knowledgeable, friendly, and looked truly happy to be at work. Staff was anxious to show us around the place and answer any questions that we had. Management went out of their way to ensure our party had a great time. I opted for the Rye while there and it was top notch! We will be coming back again and will bring some new friends to check it out. read more

This family owned and ran business does the "distillery tour and tasting" right! You can feel the passion they have for their business in the exemplary attention to detail given to every aspect of your overall experience. Ours started with being given a beautifully crafted cocktail by Robbie to share called " Ciderkin" while we picked our individual cocktail that features their whiskey and bourbon to take on the tour with us. The distillery tour and tasting here sets the bar high and is an example to others. Kevin gave us a top notch tour that included history and everything you wanted to know about the distillation process. After our tour, Kevin lead us through an educational and thoughtful tasting of the differing whiskeys and bourbons they make. The peated whiskey is a "take it or leave it" acquired smoky taste. My boyfriend and I found it as a "leave it" but our friends loved it so much they bought a bottle to take home! My friends also bought a barrel to take home. We are looking forward to returning trying the limited batch of cream bourbon and spending time with Murphy. We are grateful Groupon made us aware of this as an "activity" in our area (we live an hour away). If your looking for something fun to do on the weekend, this is it! read more

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Wonderful distillery, very knowledgeable staff with a great flair for history. I learn a ton about old whiskeys and the selection they have is great. The cocktails are inventive and tasty as well. Not to mention they had an amazing singer Amy Mmhmm for the evening that wowed the crowd. I hear she plays there regularly so I will have to go back. Over all I really like their whiskey and may buy a bottle the next time I am in. read more

This was a great all-around experience. We were greeted by one of the owners and a friendly bartender. We were given a tour of the distillery and a little history lesson, too. When the tour was over, we each had a cocktail from their daily menu and everyone loved their drinks. This is a perfect business for downtown Washington and a must-visit anytime you're nearby. read more

Absolutely great time. Cheers to bob, rob, mike et al. Super people. Well worth 50 min drive. BTW excellent whiskey too!