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PA Craft Distilling Industry Contributes $385 Million to State’s Economy

May 28 2024

Pennsylvania Craft Distillers Contribute $385 Million to State’s Economy In a new economic impact study undertaken on behalf of the Pennsylvania Distillers Guild, it was found that the industry supports more than 3,000 employees and provides more than $75 million in taxes to the state. Pennsylvania ranks fourth in the nation in craft distilling with […]

Steelers Unveil Stillhouse Collection of Pennsylvania Spirits

Apr 23 2024

Steelers Unveil Stillhouse Collection of Pennsylvania Spirits The Pittsburgh Steelers have unveiled the Steelers Stillhouse collection of Pennsylvania based spirits.   Pennsylvania Distillers Guild members are among the distilleries featured in the collection.  Hershey’s Hidden Still Spirits is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Steelers 1974 World Championship with Steelers Straight Bourbon Whiskey, while Pittsburgh’s Noire Distillery has created Noire 74 Gin for the program.   […]

Pennsylvania Distillers Guild to Measure Economic Impact of Craft Distilling Industry on Pennsylvania 

May 28 2024

Pennsylvania Distillers Guild Engages ABF Economics to Measure Economic Impact of Craft Distilling Industry on Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Distillers Guild (PADG) has selected ABF Economics to estimate the impact of the Craft Distilling Industry on the economy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This study will provide “ammunition” for industry participants to use to emphasize the […]

TTB Defines American Single Malt Whisky

Dec 14 2024

TTB Defines American Single Malt Whiskey On December 13, 2024, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued its long-awaited definition of American Single Malt Whiskey.  These new standards of identity help provide clarity to distilleries in Pennsylvania who are already producing whiskys made from malted barley and may also help Pennsylvania-based malt […]

Summary of ACT 86 of 2024

Aug 01 2024

Summary of Act 86 of 2024 On July 17, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed Senate Bill No. 688 into law, now known as Act 86 of 2024 (Act 86). Act 86 defines RTDC as pre-mixed drinks made from distilled liquor and other nonalcoholic liquids, packaged by the manufacturer in containers of up to 16 ounces. RTDC […]

Ten Guild Members Bring Home Hardware from ADI Baltimore

Sep 28 2024

Ten Guild Members Bring Home Awards from ADI Baltimore Gold Medals Barrel 21 Distillery & Dining Woodcock Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey Eight Oaks Farm Distillery Straight Penna Rye Whiskey Botanery Barn Distilling Revivalist Garden Gin (Excellence in Packaging) Silver Medals Altered State Distillery B-Side Bourbon Barley Creek Brewing Company 11:01 Original Vodka Barrel 21 Distillery […]

Pandora’s Liquor Licensing Box — Serving Alcohol in Pennsylvania is Prohibitively Expensive – Good Beer Hunting

Feb 27 2024

Pandora’s Liquor Licensing Box — Serving Alcohol in Pennsylvania is Prohibitively Expensive, So What Are We Gonna Do About It? Enswell glows like a fistful of jewels, passed down for generations, like it’s always been here, gracing a corner of Spruce Street in Philadelphia’s Center City. Inside, the coffee/cocktail/bottle-shop/fine-dining establishment greets visitors with Parisian globe […]

Guild Message Regarding Recent RTD Legislation

July 23 2024

Message Regarding Recent RTD Legislation and Other Updates to the Liquor Code MESSAGE FROM GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DISTILLERS GUILD (PADG) To: Pennsylvania Distillers Guild – Leadership and Member Distillers From: Anthony M. Brichta, Esq., General Counsel Date: July, 22, 2024 This message summarizes two (2) recent bills that have been signed into law that directly […]

PA Distillers Guild Launches New Website

Oct 30 2023

PA Distillers Guild Launches New Website This fall, the PADG is so excited to announce the relaunch of our website and there could not be a more perfect time. With new mobile-friendly features tailored to navigating the spirits world in Pennsylvania, the site is truly aims to be the prime distiller’s resource for guidance in […]

Follow the PA Distillers Guild on LinkedIn & Instagram

Oct 28 2023

Follow the PA Distillers Guild on LinkedIn & Instagram Now that our website refresh has been launched, the PADG is also pleased to announce that we’re also out there on social media. Connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram to keep up on the all the current action we’re shaking up in the great state […]