In a County known for its deeply rooted appreciation of fine fermented beverages, Frederick County’s new craft distilleries are taking advantage of the “farm-to-glass” movement and a reversal in old Maryland prohibition laws.
In 2014, the City of Frederick also amended their code to allow small craft distilleries downtown. As a result, distilleries are opening at record rates, reviving old processes, using locally-grown products and developing new spirits that preserve the rich history of age-old farming traditions.
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1341 Hughes Ford Rd., Suite 108, Frederick, MD 21701
301-378-2154
We specialize in small batch artisan spirits, made from the finest locally-sourced ingredients in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
Tastings, Tours, Groups Welcome. Hours: Fri 4 – 7pm, Sat 12 – 6pm, Sun 12 – 4:30pm
35 South Carroll St., Frederick, MD 21701
202-557-9914
McClintock Distilling is a craft distillery producing superior, organic, hand-made spirits that are milled, distilled and aged in house using a state of the art sustainable system.
Tastings, Tours, gift shop, Private Events, Groups Welcome, Entertainment/Events. Hours: Thur-Fri 4- 8pm, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12- 6pm
1341 Hughes Ford Rd Unit 113A
Frederick, MD 21701
Puerto Rico Distillery (PRD) specializes in high-quality artisanal Puerto Rican diaspora rum. Affectionately known on the island as Pitorro, it’s been close to impossible to find it anywhere outside of Puerto Rico. Pitorro is a rum distilled from sugar cane that for centuries has been enjoyed by Puerto Rican families and friends. PRD aims to share the unofficial national spirit of Puerto Rico and its rich traditions.
11836 Auburn Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-0099
Springfield Manor Winery, Brewery & Distillery is named for the artisan springs and limestone terrain of the area. Picturesque mountains, woodlands and scenic vistas create gracefully refined and dignified wine and spirits only a historic estate can offer.
Wine Tastings, Picnic Area/Outdoor Seating, Gift Shop, Entertainment/Events, Groups Welcome, Private Event Facilities. Hours: Refer to website for hours
55 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
301-606-8645
Tenth Ward Distilling Company focuses our products mainly on whiskey, but also produces some brandies and other barrel aged spirits.
Tastings, tours, Gift shop, groups up to 15 welcome. Hours: Wed– Sun 12-6pm
No tasting room at this time but you can find their products
here.
Shochu is a distilled Japanese spirit and the only Shochu made in the U.S. is made right in Frederick, MD.
