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 & Notes

Feb 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, […]

Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey Is Making a Comeback

Jan 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 […]