America’s very own “steel city” is home to a whole host of attractions and landmarks, from its historical state parks to the city’s sheer amount of bridges, however if you’ve ever been to the bright and lively city of Pittsburgh, you will know very well how much they pride their crafted spirits, specifically their hand-crafted rum and whiskey. Our distillery directory features all Pittsburgh distilleries to tour, taste, and enjoy!

When taking a break from the many jaw-dropping viewpoints around this awe-inspiring city, try out some of these fascinating distilleries listed below to experience their delicious menu of spirits and cocktails for yourself. We hope you enjoy our list of 15 recommended distilleries in Pittsburgh!

1) Maggie’s Farm Rum Distillery

Location: 3212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh

There are so many variations of rum you can try out at Maggie’s Farm, it’s hard to know where to start.

Whether you try out their signature 80-proof white rum mixed with a plethora of spices, or you want a more vibrant and unique variation like the pineapple or mango rum, this distillery is a must-visit for all those rum lovers out there.

2) Kingfly Spirits

Location: 2613 Smallman St, Pittsburgh

While the Kingfly Spirits distillery does offer visitors a private tour around the very traditional interior of the carriage house which was originally built in 1906, along with taste tests of one of their four premium crafted spirits including sweet limoncello and aged spice rum, they are also known for their event calendar including the likes of jazz concerts and special taste testing sessions for unique drinks such as the smoky Witch’s Brew.

3) Lawrenceville Distilling 

Location: 5410 Harrison St, Pittsburgh

Located at the heart of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, this distillery is home to some of the most renowned hand-crafted spirits across all of Pennsylvania including their incredibly potent Parking Chair Vodka and Ginzer Gin, along with a plethora of unique takes on classic cocktails such as the old fashioned and pumpkin spiced rum all made using locally-sourced grains to elevate the flavors of each drink while also supporting local companies and farms.

Don’t forget to grab a bite in the pop-up resident restaurant Bodega Off Butler inside the distillery which serves a mouthwatering selection of nachos, burritos, and other meaty favorites to tuck into after testing out the various spirits and cocktails on offer.

4) McLaughlin Distillery

Location: 3799 Blackburn Rd, Pittsburgh

While the interior of this distillery may be fairly small, visitors are able to test out each of the crafted spirits made for free, and we would definitely recommend giving their premium moonshine and whiskey a try or even taking a bottle back with you (read here for more information on moonshine).

McLaughlin specializes in putting their own unique spins on these two spirits such as their jalapeno and pickle moonshine, and their applewood smoked and maple whiskey, giving you plenty to try out depending on your taste preferences.

5) Wigle Whiskey

Location: 2401 Smallman St, Pittsburgh

Whether you take the public half-hour tour or the more in-depth and informative hour-long private tour of this distillery, both will teach you about the incredibly rich history of this traditional distillery which has been around since the early 20th century.

The team at Wigle Whiskey are incredibly informative and will give you the full rundown of the science behind distilling, and how it became such a big business in Philadelphia compared to other states (see also ‘10 Highly Rated Distilleries In Philadelphia Worth A Visit‘).

6) Quantum Spirits

Location: 230 E Main St, Carnegie, Pittsburgh

The motto of Quantum Spirits “respect the past, drink to the future” really does sum up the atmosphere and theme of this distillery, putting modern twists on traditional spirit and cocktail recipes by using unique grains and aging the alcohol to perfection.

Be sure to try out their signature Marquette Liquor which uses rooibos to give the drink a little more sweetness and an almost nutty texture, or their heavy water vodka made using Scandinavian winter wheat.

7) Ridge Runner Distillery

Location: 417 Fayette Springs Rd, Chalkhill, Pittsburgh

This micro-distillery located in the lush Laurel Highland specializes in crafting vodka, moonshine, and brandy, but what really makes them stand out is their flavored products outside of the base spirits including their root beer flavored spirits, along with the incredibly popular apple and peach pie variants which taste as crisp and fruity as they sound.

Tours are also available on Saturdays and Sundays if you want to learn a little more about how these uniquely flavored spirits are made before you try them for yourself.

8) Lucky Sign Spirits

Location: 215 North Ave, Millvale, Pittsburgh

While it only opened in 2020, Lucky Sign has made quite the reputation for just how many unconventional flavors they offer visitors not only to taste, but to take home for themselves, and even a few cocktails to-go.

Raki made from twice-distilled grapes and akvavit are just two examples of the incredibly unique variety of spirits Lucky Signs offers visitors that you will struggle to find in even the biggest of distilleries.

9) Pennsylvania Libations

Location: 2103 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh

What once started as a small and quaint humble broker company has expanded and transformed into one of the most popular distilleries in all of Pennsylvania, and a big reason for this is because Pennsylvania Libations is dedicated to only selling Pennsylvania-made spirits, beers, ciders, and wines, not only giving you a more local taste of the grains and spices that the state has to offer, but also supporting local industries in the process too.

In fact, this distillery sells the largest portfolio of craft libations in all of Pennsylvania, so you definitely won’t be limited on choices once you sit down in the tasting room or the bar (see also ‘15 Best Pennsylvania Distilleries We Highly Recommend‘).

10) Crooked Creek Distillery

Location: 104 S Water St, West Newton, Pittsburgh

All spirits in the Crooked Creek Distillery are made using in-house mash on the grain to allow each of their drinks to taste crisp, refined, and incredibly potent, making for some unique mixtures and flavors such as their premium Pumpkin Pie Moonshine and Apple Pie Whiskey which can all be taste-tested or taken home in a bottle.

This isn’t even mentioning the jaw-dropping view of the glistening Philadelphia rivers that surround the distillery, giving you an astonishing view while you sip on a delightful cocktail.

11) Country Hammer Moonshine

Location: 5846 Library Rd, Bethel Park, Pittsburgh

If you’re a fan of the strong and slightly spicy taste of moonshine, or if you want to try it out for the first time, this distillery located right in the heart of Bethel Park offers visitors a staggering 50 flavors of the spirit that you can try at your own leisure as part of the free tasting sessions.

Whether it’s the 65 Proof Gingerbread Man Moonshine or the slightly weaker but just as delicious Proof Irish Cream Moonshine, there’s no shortage of quirky and unique variations to enjoy.

12) Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries

Location: 1101 William Flynn Hwy, Pittsburgh

While this 5-star rated distillery only allows you to taste their wide selection of spirits on Saturdays, it is still well worth visiting even just to try some of the greatest silver rum and potato vodka not only in Pennsylvania, but in the entire country which you can learn more about as part of the guided tour where the friendly and helpful staff teach you all about the science behind crafting many of the spirits that are commonly offered by many distilleries today.

13) Disobedient Spirits

Location: 30 S Main St, Homer City, Pittsburgh

Friendly staff, fantastic liquor, and an incredibly casual and laid-back atmosphere all come together to make this distillery one of the most sociable and accessible in all of Pittsburgh, and when it comes to the drinks on offer, there’s no shortage of options to choose from including the likes of the deep and slightly smoky Ghost Trail Rum, all the way to Solstice Spiced Apple Brandy, experiment with a few and you might just find your new favorite beverage.

14) Liberty Pole Spirits

Location: 68 W Maiden St, Washington, Pittsburgh

If you want to learn more about the history of distilling and especially its relevance within Pennsylvania, the Liberty Pole Spirits tour is one of the most educational and informative tours out there, teaching visitors about the Whiskey Rebellion and the role Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh played in creating alcohol throughout the prohibition.

Once the tour is finished, you will arrive in the colonial-style dining room where you are free to sip on some of the fantastic whiskey variants that are lined up in front of the warm and cozy fireplace.

15) Red Pump Spirits Craft Distillers

Using only locally sourced grains to make excellent Rebellion Rye Whiskey, Farmhouse Whiskey, and Blue Parrot Vodka just to name a few, the Red Pump Distillery is a through and through grain-to-glass establishment which offers visitors bottles of only the finest spirits to take away and enjoy, along with a fantastic 30-minute tour and guided tasting sessions available every Saturday.

Summary

If you’re looking for some sweet and rich-tasting rye whiskey, some delightful potato vodka, or maybe the strong and refined taste of moonshine, there are more than enough distilleries within Pittsburgh all with their own unique twists on these spirits that you need to try out.