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, Manhattan and Old Fashioned.
Stoll & Wolfe releases 100% Rye featuring Rosen Rye grain. The Monongahela style rye whiskey is crafted from a 100% rye mash bill of 80% Rosen rye and 20% malted rye. The whiskey is available at the distillery and online.
In Somerset, Ponfeigh Distillery is the latest to revive historic Pa. rye whiskey.
There is a push to allow Philadelphia bars to stay open till 4 am during the World Cup. The last time Philadelphia extended its 1 am bar curfew was during the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
Lawmakers seek to make Pennsylvania rye whiskey the official spirit of the Commonwealth. Let’s make it happen. Reach out to your local legislator.
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