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 the first ever Pennsylvania Farm Show Spirits Competition.
BEST OF SHOW
Awarded to the best spirit across all classes
Old Republic Distillery
Aquavit
PA PREFERRED AWARD
Awarded to the best spirit made with 75% or more of ingredients grown on a Pennsylvania farm.
Barrel 21 Distillery
White-Tail Bourbon
Category Winners
Whiskey (Rye)
(First Prize) Liberty Pole Spirits
Old Monongahela Full Proof Rye Whiskey
(Second Prize) Barrel 21 Distillery
Woodcock Rye Whiskey
Whiskey (Bourbon)
(First Prize) Barrel 21 Distillery
White-Tail Bourbon
Whiskey (Single Malt)
(First Prize) Old Republic Distillery
Single Malt Whiskey
Whiskey (Other)
(First Prize) Pour Decisions Distillery
Wiley Whiskey
Whiskey (Flavored)
(First Prize) Ponfeigh Distillery
Posted Spiced Maple-Shine
(Second Prize) Liberty Pole Spirits
Spiced Whiskey
Brandy
(First Prize) Barley Creek Distilling
“Applejack”
Rum
(First Prize) Old Republic Distillery
Tavern Dark Rum
Distilled Spirits Specialty
(First Prize) Old Republic Distillery
Aquavit
(Second Prize) Lancaster Craft Spirits
Imperial JO Espresso Liqueur
(Third Prize) Wilds Sonshine Factory
Black Cherry
Ready-to-Drink
(First Prize) Mason Dixon Distillery
Jalapeño Mule
(Second Prize) Jimmy Juice
Ginger Fizzy
(Third Prize) Jimmy Juice
Pink Flamingo
Arthur Etchells, PADG Project Manager
Fast Facts For Guild Members
- The Farm Show Spirits Competition was hosted by the Pennsylvania Distillers Guild and marked the first time the Show included a spirits contest. Previous years focused on beer and wine. PADG also presented an educational display during the Farm Show.
- The 2026 edition of the Farm Show gave out 17 ribbons including Best of Show and a PA Preferred Award for distilled spirit made with at least 75% PA grown ingredients.
- The 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show drew 500,00 to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. Its theme “Growing A Nation" kicked off a year of America250PA celebrations. The show highlights the state’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry.
- In its first year, the Spirits Competition was an exhibition with awards. This sets the stage for year two where PA distillers will be able to pour samples to Farm Show visitors. In year three, participants will be able to offer samples and sell products.
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