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Where Maryland Rye Comes to Life

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  • Baltimore Spirits Company

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    1700 West 41st Street, Baltimore Maryland 21211
    (443) 687-9099
    Baltimore Spirits Company was founded in 2014 with the intention of bringing Maryland Rye production back to it’s historic home and birthplace. BSC is a historic pot-still operation, and all Rye whiskey is distilled in house. Epoch Rye incorporates 25% malted Rye grain and requires multiple yeasts strains to achieve its rich flavor profile. Epoch Rye is a 5x Double Gold winner and finalist for Best in Class at San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the most competitive competition in the US.

    Flagship Rye: Epoch Reserve

    Epoch Rye is a historic Maryland Rye distilled using traditional pot-stills. The stills and unique mash bill create an intense depth of profile and fruitier spirit than is traditionally associated with rye. Cherry, apricot, cedar, and toasted sugar.
    100% Rye Grain (25% Malted Rye)
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    Baltimore Spirits CompanyBaltimore, MD

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    Baltimore Spirits Company was founded in 2014 with the intention...
  • McClintock Distilling Company

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    McClintock Distilling was founded to create the highest quality spirits from organic, non-gmo grains that are stone milled, fermented, distilled and aged from scratch in our Frederick Distillery. McClintock is dedicated to a focus on traditional agriculature and sustainable practices to restore the heritage, history and excellence of Maryland Whiskey. Open for tours, tastings, classes and cocktails.

    Flagship Rye: Bootjack

    Bootjack is a traditional Maryland Rye inspired by pre-prohibition Frederick County distilleries, made from 100 percent stone-milled non-gmo, heirloom grains that best embody the flavor of traditional varietals.
    75% Danko Rye, 20% Warthog Red Wheat, 5% Yellow King Corn
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    McClintock Distilling Company

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    McClintock Distilling was founded to create the highest quality spirits...
  • Meinelschmidt Distillery

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    Meinelschmidt Distillery is located in Hagerstown’s Arts and Entertainment District, in the historic Masonic Temple, adjacent to Bulls and Bears Restaurant. Our distillery produces high-quality whiskeys, bourbons and vodkas. We enjoy exceptional drinks and having a damn good time.

    Flagship Rye: Maryland Rye Whiskey

    Our Maryland Rye Whiskey is a nod to Maryland distilling traditions and brings a smooth enjoyment to whiskey. A sip with an inviting aroma of apple pie, our Maryland Rye welcomes you with warmth instead of hitting you with that familiar burn of rye. A smoothness that won a silver medal from the San Francisco Worlds Spirits Competition, and the Tokyo Whisky and Spirit Competition.
    Approximately 65% Rye, Corn, Malted Barley (Washington County-grown grain)
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    Meinelschmidt Distillery

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  • Patapsco Distilling Company

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    7609 Main Street, Sykesville Maryland 21784
    (443) 398-8306
    We are a family-owned and woman-operated distillery in Sykesville, MD. We produce vodka, gin, three whiskeys and four unique liqueurs. We also have cocktail service and bottle sales in our tasting room.

    Flagship Rye: Rockfish Rye

    Made with rye, barley, and Maryland-grown corn milled on-site, Rockfish Rye is aged in 10-gallon charred oak barrels for a smooth balance of rye spice and sweetness.
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    Patapsco Distilling CompanySykesville, MD

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  • Pathfinder Farm Distillery

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    14 South Main Street, Boonsboro Maryland 21713
    (301) 799-4455
    Nestled in historic Pleasant Valley, Pathfinder Farm is proud to bring you the finest spirits from our farm to your glass. Using heritage red corn and Appalachian Mountain spring water, we small-batch distill and bottle family favorite recipes to provide you pleasure with each sip! We turn sunshine into moonshine.

    Flagship Rye: Pathfinder Farm Distillery Rye Whiskey

    We have Rye Moonshine (clear) we sell now.
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    Pathfinder Farm DistilleryBoonsboro, MD

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    Nestled in historic Pleasant Valley, Pathfinder Farm is proud to...
  • Sagamore Spirit

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    301 East Cromwell Street, Baltimore Maryland 21230
    (410) 624-7488
    Located on Baltimore’s waterfront, Sagamore Whiskey invites guests to discover Maryland’s legendary rye whiskey tradition. Tour our working distillery, enjoy tastings of award-winning whiskeys, and experience the craftsmanship, community, and welcoming spirit that make every visit unique.

    Flagship Rye: Sagamore Rye Small Batch

    Our high-rye and low-rye whiskeys are both triple distilled and matured for 4-6 years before being blended in small 20-barrel batches. The blending of two straight whiskeys gives complexity, while our triple distillation process enhances its distinctive smoothness.
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    Sagamore SpiritBaltimore, MD

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    Located on Baltimore’s waterfront, Sagamore Whiskey invites guests to discover...
  • Sangfroid Distilling

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    Sangfroid Distilling is a small, artisanal distillery focusing on fruit-based brandies, dutch-style gins, and heirloom grain whiskeys. All our products are made in our distillery in Hyattsville, using fruit grown in our own orchard in western Maryland and grains from small Maryland farmers.

    Flagship Rye: Maryland rye whiskey

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    2/3 rye, 1/3 malted barley
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  • Shmidt Spirits

    A bottle of Inkwell Rye Whiskey sits on a wooden surface with a Maryland state flag waving in the background on a sunny day.
    10360 Southard Drive, Beltsville Maryland 20705
    (240) 731-8971
    Located just outside of the city of College Park, Shmidt Spirits is devoted to understanding the science and the art that separates a good liquor from an exceptional spirit, and using this knowledge to craft the best liquor you ever had.

    Flagship Rye: Inkwell Maryland Rye

    Sagamore Small Batch Rye Whiskey is a modern Maryland-style rye that draws inspiration from Maryland’s distilling history through its balanced taste profile, while offering rich flavors that appeal to the whiskey lovers of today.
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    Shmidt SpiritsBeltsville, MD

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    Located just outside of the city of College Park, Shmidt...
  • Song Dog Spirits

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    18100 Bucklodge Road, Maryland 20841
    (301) 513-9500
    We are a farm distillery located in Montgomery County’s beautiful Agricultural Reserve. We focus on grains grown in the County, and believe that spirits have terroir just like wine. Come for a tour and tasting, visit the cocktail bar in our tasting room, spread out on our extensive lawn — dogs and kids welcome!

    Flagship Rye: Song Dog Farm Distillery Straight Rye Whiskey

    Sagamore Small Batch Rye Whiskey is a modern Maryland-style rye that draws inspiration!
    All the rye in the 90% rye mashbill was grown here in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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  • Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery

    11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont Maryland 21788
    (301) 271-0099
    Springfield Manor is the first licensed distillery in Frederick County. As an artisan craft distiller, we produce a unique line of fine spirits which are available for tastings, as well as for bottle sales. Our product line includes lavender gin, rum, corn whiskey, fruit brandies & grappa. Our Maryland Rye is in barrel for a first release early summer. We are currently distilling & barreling bourbon as well. Our whiskeys are crafted from corn grown on our own farm, our lavender gin utilizes lavender from our lavender field, our grappa is produced from our red wine grape skins and our...

    Flagship Rye: Springfield Manor Maryland Rye

    from Maryland’s distilling history through its balanced taste profile, while offering rich flavors
    We are distilling, barreling & producing Springfield Manor Maryland Rye utilizing corn grown exclusively on our farm. Our limestone spring water makes an incredible spirit. We are currently selling batches which have been in the barrel for 7 years .
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    Springfield Manor Winery & DistilleryThurmont, MD

    Springfield Manor is the first licensed distillery in Frederick County....
  • Tenth Ward Distilling Company

    A bottle of Tenth Ward Distilling Company rye whiskey stands in front of a large wooden barrel engraved with the company’s name and logo.
    55 East Patrick Street, Frederick Maryland 21701
    (301) 360-5888
    Tenth Ward Distilling Co. is a woman-owned distillery in downtown Frederick, MD, crafting bold, unconventional spirits and canned cocktails since 2016. From Maryland Rye Whiskey and Smoked Bourbon to Genever Gin, Absinthe Nouvelle, seasonal liqueurs, and award-worthy canned cocktails, everything is made to help you #wardoffordinary. Our whiskeys are distilled in-house, aged in Frederick, and made with 100% locally sourced grain.

    Flagship Rye: Maryland Rye Single Malt

    Tenth Ward’s Maryland Rye Whiskey is made with rye grown and malted right here in Frederick, MD. It’s also distilled from a 100% malted rye mash bill, making it a single malt. That’s because we believe in being bold and in your face with our flavor profiles and because rye whiskey was historically our state’s signature spirit, so go rye or go home right? Tasting Notes: Jammy notes of plum and chocolatey malt. Brief boom of pepper in the center. Finishes dry and malty.
    100% Malted Rye
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    Tenth Ward Distilling CompanyFrederick, MD

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  • Tobacco Barn Distillery

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    24460 Hollywood Road, Maryland 20636
    (240) 243-9151
    Tobacco Barn Distillery is located on a working farm in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. We use time-honored distilling methods and local grains to achieve our traditional approach to the production of our spirits. Our small batch, hand-crafted spirits are made with locally sourced ingredients and truly “farm to bottle”. We grow our corn and source other grains from the nearby farm community. All our products are mashed, fermented, distilled, and bottled onsite. We are proudly committed to running a sustainable distillery. Our farms’ solar plant offsets electrical usage in the distillery while leveraging our geothermal system to reduce water usage...

    Flagship Rye: Tobacco Barn Rye

    that appeal to the whiskey lovers of today
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