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    Shmidt Spirits

    4.9 (17 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Tasting!
    Kelly M.

    A group of 8 of us ladies went for the tour and tasting and some hanging out. The location, the back of a random alley, is kind of shocking at first but the proximity to greenbelt or red line metro is awesome! The place is tiny, a real labor of love on the part of the co-owners. They are fun and knowledgeable and really care about making some good liquor! We learned a bunch about making liquor, and we loved the extensive tasting of all the liquors. We also enjoyed some excellent $10 cocktails. We all found the hibiscus gin to be particularly interesting but all the drinks are good! We had an awesome time! Check it out!

    Margarita with hibiscus liquor
    Candice H.

    This was a 10/10 experience. I was introduced to Shmidt Spirits through a Yelp Elite event. I was excited to learn they are conveniently located for me in PG county. The owner Arthur makes this experience so amazing. You can tell how passionate he is about his products. My small group had a lot of questions and he answered each one. This distillery is so cool because of the owners story of starting the business. The drinks were great. Arthur made us cocktails that are reasonably priced on their menu. This is a cute date or friends outing. I will certainly be returning for their events in the future.

    Kevin J.

    Great time sampling all of the different spirits. Ended up with a neat double of the Crimson. Liked it so much grabbed one to go as well. Hopefully makes it safely on the plane. Conversation was great. Inkwell knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable and overall just a very pleasant conversation.

    Entrance for Shmidt Spirits, a nice cozy distillery celebrating dias de los muertos!!
    Sahil A.

    This place is a very nice and quaint distillery. I was my fiance plus one and I had a great time trying the cocktails, one with tamarin made by the bartender from scratch and a cocktail with their signature aqua hibisco. We played a fun bingo-esque type game called La Loteria which displays different categories of people, animals, and things in spanish (super festive) and the winner received prizes such as a free tour for 4, glasses from Shmidt Spririts, and a free bottle of aqua hibisco. The churros were really tasty and came with a choices of dipping sauces like caramel and condensed milk. All in all people were really dressed up and is an overall nice location. In summary a great distillery and a great event!

    Tasters
    Manu P.

    Thank you Yelp MD burbs for this event! The place is tucked in a spot hard to find initially. The place has really good spread of spirits. The Halloween theme at the event was made to heighten the spirits of the guests.

    This was a fun little find by my wife in a tucked away location. We stopped by here on a Saturday about an hour and a half before closing time. Arthur and Brian guided us on a tasting of the spirits offered by the distillery; both gentlemen were attentive and hospitable, all while sharing information about local events and a little bit of friendly banter with a few cocktail enthusiasts. The cocktails we enjoyed were inventive and unique, and weren't just a spirit thrown together with something like sour mix like some places do; we definitely appreciated that, as it makes all the difference in a drink. We grabbed a few bottles to go and wouldn't mind returning here if we're in the area again on a weekend.

    Front entrance
    Nijea G.

    10/10 Loved this place. Also, for me, it was awesome to see a distilery in PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY. (All shade to PGC for not doing more to encourage distillers that could bring more economic growth to the region...anyway). My friend and I went to this small distillery, and the co-owner Brian was exceptionally personable. He gave a full tour of the operation and told us how the idea was concieved and everything. He informed us of where they get their ingredients and how long each product takes to make. Btw, they do host events like art gallery expeditions in spring and a Dia de los Muertos event in the fall. The Rye Whiskeys were soooo smooth. None of the bitey feel you get from many Rye Whiskeys. Definitely good for drinking neat. My favorite is their Inkwell Bourbon and their Hibisco gin....the Hibisco is thick but so easy, almost like juice. I definitely used it for a gin and tonic later in the evening. All in all, don't walk, RUN in, and get a tasting and buy their spirits. Honestly a great experience overall, and you'll get good conversation. They also offer personal barrels and will work with you to create everything. Getting a barrel for a wedding would be the ultimate wedding gift in my opinion.

    Kesha T.

    I had a really good time learning about this local Distillery and their spirits. My friend discovered their tour while on Groupon, and I was happy to support a company that took the time and resources to give back to the community during the pandemic by making sanitizer. There is a sincere passion that Arthur and Brian have as Master distillers and it was great learning from them and receiving such positive energy during the tour. They have a pretty cool start up story and I appreciated their drive to come together and create tasty spirits. All questions were welcomed, I learned a lot about the distilling process and it felt like having a conversation with friends. I can't believe it, but I actually purchased a bottle of gin (that's how good it is). We all know that gin is typically a love/hate spirit, of which I was the latter and I personally prefer whiskeys or bourbon, but Shmidt Spirits made me a believer. Their Viridian is some of the smoothest that I have tasted and their herbal blend throughout each flavorful sip is fantastic. The tour was a great addition to our day and didn't take a lot of time. Our tour tickets included a glass which is a nice touch. Come through and support local!

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    Rick H.

    Opened in February just before the Covid shutdowns. Talk about hard luck! Their Gin is incredibly unique. Their Rye is unique as well. A little young but good. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Looking forward to trying some of the stuff they will be offering in the future!!!

    Dia de los Muertos! Great food and excellent booze. You won't be disappointed, see you there.

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    Excellent product and a truly congenial host. A delightful way to spend some time and gather souvenirs!

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    Great facility. The head brewer is friendly. It is easy to social distance inside or outside.

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    4 years ago

    Wonderful tour. Great tasting gin! Whiskey is great also according to my other half. I liked it too.

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