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Where Maryland Rye Comes to Life

Explore Maryland’s craft distilleries, plan tastings and tours, discover upcoming events, and experience the ongoing revival of Maryland rye firsthand.

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Discover the Spirit of MarylandStart your journey with some of the best distilleries Maryland has to offer.

  • 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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    • Central Maryland

    Baltimore Spirits CompanyBaltimore, MD

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

    McClintock Distilling Company Bootjack and Matchstick whiskey bottles in the Frederick distillery
    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% stone-milled, non-GMO heirloom grains, it reflects McClintock’s focus on traditional agriculture and restoring the heritage and character of Maryland whiskey.
    75% Danko rye, 20% Warthog red wheat, 5% Yellow King corn
    McClintock Distilling Company Bootjack and Matchstick whiskey bottles in the Frederick distillery
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    McClintock Distilling Company

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    McClintock Distilling was founded to create the highest quality spirits...
  • 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 Rye Whiskey

    Made with Maryland-grown rye and Bloody Butcher corn, Pathfinder Farm Rye Whiskey is aged in new charred oak, mellowing the spirit’s rye spice with notes of caramel, vanilla and oak, supported by the sweetness of the heritage corn.
    57% rye, 43% Bloody Butcher corn
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    • Western Maryland

    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 Whiskey Small Batch

    Sagamore Small Batch Rye Whiskey blends high-rye and low-rye whiskeys, each triple distilled and matured for 4–6 years, in small 20-barrel batches. The result is a modern Maryland-style rye with notes of baking spice, apple, caramel and honey.
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    • Central Maryland

    Sagamore SpiritBaltimore, MD

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

    Made with Montgomery County-grown rye, Song Dog Farm Distillery’s Straight Rye Whiskey reflects the farm distillery’s focus on local grain and the idea that spirits, like wine, can express a sense of place.
    All the rye in the 90% rye mashbill was grown here in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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  • Tenth Ward Distilling Company

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    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

    Made with rye grown and malted in Frederick, Tenth Ward’s Maryland Rye is distilled from a 100% malted rye mash bill. Bold and unapologetically rye-forward, it brings jammy notes of plum and chocolate malt, a boom of pepper in the center, and a dry, malty finish. Go rye or go home, right?
    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: Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey

    A single barrel rye whiskey made with more than 70% rye for a pronounced rye spiciness, aged in new #3 charred oak barrels for more than six years.
    75% Rye, 25% Corn
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    Tobacco Barn DistilleryMD

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