News and notes of interest to distillers and Pennsylvania spirits aficionados for August, 2026.

Iron City Hits Milestone

Iron City Distilling hit a milestone in July as it filled its 5,000th barrel of whiskey. To celebrate, the Creighton based distillery will be giving away a “Drill & Dine” experience for two.

Spirits of PA Launches Brand, Website and Marketing Initiative

The culmination of years of lobbying by the Pennsylvania Distillers Guild has a web address. SpiritsofPA.com has launched as a result of a grant granted by the Pennsylvania Distilled Spirits Promotions Board. The statewide brand and marketing initiative is designed to position Pennsylvania as the distilled spirits capital of the East Coast. Read more …

From the Boardroom to the Game Room

Boardroom Spirits is expanding into beer. The Lansdale based distillery has launched Gamer Brewing. The brewery has launched with both an ultra light lager and mega light lager, plus a West Coast IPA, hazy IPA, Italian-style pilsner, Irish-style stout, and seasonal Mexican-style lager. Like Boardroom, contract work will be part of the business model.

Horse Hollow Brings Juice to Downtown Lancaster

Horse Hollow, the distillery behind Jimmy Juice cans is adding a retail shop and tasting bar to downtown Lancaster. 

Mason Dixon to Cross Ten-Year Line

On Saturday, August 29th, Mason Dixon Distillery will turn ten years old. They will be celebrating all day. The Gettysburg distillery will also be sharing the day with 10+ local businesses that will be on site for the festivities.