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Philadelphia 250 & Distilleries of Historical Significance

Apr 2 2026

Message from General Counsel: Philadelphia 250 & Distilleries of Historical Significance On March 27, 2026, Governor Shapiro signed into law Act 8 of 2026 (“Act 8”). Act 8 has two (2) sections that are relevant to distilleries operating in Pennsylvania. First, Section 408.17 creates a new set of “Philadelphia 250 Permits” in celebration of the […]

PA Distillers February News and Notes

February, 2026

PA Distillers February News and Notes: Whiskey Tax Breaks; Rosen Rye; Lawmakers Aim To Make Rye Official Spirit Pennsylvania lawmaker suggests eliminating tax on whiskey, even if only for one month.  Hidden Still Spirits out of Hershey, PA has released a line of Hard Rock branded ready-to-drink cocktails. The flavors include, Chocolate Martini, Espresso Martini, […]

2026 PA Farm Show Spirits Competition Winners

January 2026

2026 PA Farm Show Spirits Competition Inaugural Spirits Competition Winners Hosting a spirits competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show has been a goal of PA distillers for years. The Guild is excited to help make this great step forward a reality for craft spirits distilling in Pennsylvania. The PA Distillers Guild congratulates the winners of […]

Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey Is Making a Comeback

January 2026

Reawakening Pennsylvania’s forgotten whiskey history (Zoe Read/WHYY) Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey Is Making a Comeback During the 1800s, Pennsylvania was at the epicenter of the rye whiskey industry. Prohibition caused most of the distilleries to close, and the state’s legacy was forgotten. A pungent and sour scent reached every corner of Dad’s Hat whiskey distillery as […]

Jimmy Juice Available at Several Local Ball Parks

March 2026

Jimmy Juice Partners with PA Minor League Ball Clubs Baseball and an ice cold ready-to-drink cocktail. It might not be peanuts and Cracker Jack but it has fans coming back. Jimmy Juice is partnering with the Lancaster Stormers, Reading Fightin Phils, and the Harrisburg Senators this season. Read More RELATED ARTICLES

2026 PA Farm Show Spirits Competition

January 2026

Register to Compete in the Inaugural PA Farm Show Spirits Competition 2026 PA Farm Show Spirits Competition  The Pennsylvania Distillers Guild is excited to share that for the first time spirits will compete at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. All active members of the Pennsylvania Distillers Guild are invited to compete.   For the first time […]