Raise Your Spirits with Northeastern PA’s Craft Distilleries
Northeastern Pennsylvania is quickly becoming a destination for craft beverage enthusiasts, thanks to its expanding lineup of small-batch distilleries and locally made spirits. From the Pocono Mountains to the Wyoming Valley, NEPA distilleries are producing handcrafted whiskeys, vodkas, rums, and moonshines that celebrate the region’s creativity and heritage. Each distiller brings something unique to the table, offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the art of Pennsylvania distilling and a chance to savor truly local flavor.
Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or simply curious to try something new, NEPA’s distilleries offer welcoming tasting rooms, signature cocktails, and engaging tours that highlight their craftsmanship. These community-driven spaces invite guests to connect, learn, and share stories over expertly crafted drinks. Plan a tasting tour of Northeastern PA distilleries and discover the region’s growing reputation for quality, innovation, and hospitality—one sip at a time.
Tannersville, PA
Barley Creek Brewing Company in Tannersville is both a craft brewery and small-batch distillery. Their 50-gallon still produces premium spirits—whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, and flavored moonshine—crafted with a passion for local quality. Guests can sample their spirits at both the brewery and the Barley Creek Taproom at Pocono Premium Outlets, where bottled spirits are also available to go.
Spirits Available: Whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, flavored moonshine
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Bloomsburg, PA
Dead Man Walking Distillery in Bloomsburg creates handcrafted moonshine and small-batch liquors that are bold, creative, and locally inspired. Known for standout flavors like “Morgue-a-Rita,” root beer, and strawberry tart, each spirit is made with care and precision. Visitors can enjoy tastings, cocktails, and behind-the-scenes tours that showcase the distilling process.
Spirits Available: Moonshine, flavored liquors
White Haven, PA
Holy Ghost Distillery in White Haven produces high-quality, small-batch spirits through an innovative, hands-on process. The distillery offers tastings, cocktails, and tours that highlight their craftsmanship. Signature spirits include McNamee’s Black Irish Bourbon, St. Thomas Gin, and Szczypkowski Vodka. Seasonal releases provide new flavors for returning guests.
Spirits Available: Bourbon, gin, vodka, seasonal spirits
Spring Glen, PA
Jack-Azz Distilling in Spring Glen is known for handcrafted moonshine made entirely from scratch in small batches. Flavored favorites like Apple Pie and “Fuzzy Azz Peach” are customer standouts, while traditional rums and whiskeys appeal to classic tastes. Each spirit is double distilled for smoothness and superior quality.
Spirits Available: Moonshine, rum, whiskey
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Lehighton, PA
Madness Distillery in Lehighton combines premium spirits, themed cocktails, and immersive entertainment. Inspired by a zombie-apocalypse theme, it offers signature small-batch spirits like Phobia Rum and Delusion Vodka in a variety of unique flavors. Visitors can enjoy cocktail flights, tastings, and escape-room experiences for a one-of-a-kind outing.
Spirits Available: Rum, vodka, flavored spirits
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Schuylkill Haven, PA
Main Street Moonshine Distillery & Pub in Schuylkill Haven crafts smooth, on-site distilled moonshine inside a restored 1905 knitting mill. Guests can take guided tours, enjoy tastings, or create their own moonshine flavor during special sessions. The Prohibition-era speakeasy atmosphere enhances the experience of each handcrafted spirit.
Spirits Available: Moonshine
Stroudsburg, PA
Mountain View Vineyard in Stroudsburg offers a scenic tasting experience featuring handcrafted spirits, beer, and wine. The distillery produces smooth vodka, bold brandy, and crowd-favorite apple pie moonshine. Visitors can enjoy tastings, cocktails, and behind-the-scenes tours while taking in panoramic Pocono Mountain views.
Spirits Available: Vodka, brandy, apple pie moonshine
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Jim Thorpe, PA
Nomad Distilling Co. in Jim Thorpe brings handcrafted small-batch spirits to a cozy downtown tasting room. Their lineup includes whiskeys, bourbons, moonshines, and liqueurs, all made with locally sourced ingredients. Signature selections like Tapped Maple Whiskey and Noble Bourbon showcase their balance of creativity and craftsmanship.
Spirits Available: Whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, liqueurs
East Stroudsburg, PA
Silverback Distillery in East Stroudsburg is a women-led distillery crafting award-winning spirits inside a converted airplane hangar. Their standout lineup includes Blackback Honey Rye Whiskey, Strange Monkey Gin, and Beringei Vodka. Smoked cocktails, live music, and seasonal events make every visit an experience worth repeating.
Spirits Available: Whiskey, vodka, gin, moonshine
Jefferson Twp., PA
Skunk Hollow Distillery in Jefferson Township produces small-batch moonshine made with natural ingredients like ripe fruits, mountain spring water, and raw honey. Their additive-free process creates a clean, smooth shine with both traditional and fruit-forward options available for tasting.
Spirits Available: Moonshine, fruit-flavored moonshine
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Saylorsburg, PA
Sorrenti Family Estate in Saylorsburg complements its winery and pizzeria with a growing line of hand-crafted spirits. The distillery produces fruit-flavored moonshines that pair perfectly with their Italian fare. Guests can enjoy tastings, cocktails, and seasonal outdoor events in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Spirits Available: Fruit-flavored moonshine
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Article updated from its original version published on 11/18/2020.
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