New Liberty Distillery — Local services in Philadelphia

We had a fantastic time yesterday at the new Liberty Distillery. Parking was easy, and finding the place was straightforward - just look for the brick building, walk up the stairs, and you're there. Opting for the tour was a great decision; we enjoyed the intimate vibe and learned a lot about the history of whiskey/bourbon, including seeing the pot stills in the basement. My only minor complaints revolve around wanting more clarity and organization within the distillery itself. While the laid-back atmosphere is fine, for a company in the bourbon world, a tighter ship would be ideal. This place has enormous potential and I hope they can recognize it as they grow and make changes. For instance, moving the tour bottles out of the sun(sun soaked :( whiskey) , using the back bar as an additional register (not only for tours) for convenience, and creating an atmosphere that encourages people to linger. Currently, it feels like the primary focus is on making purchases and leaving, rather than fostering a welcoming environment where customers want to stay longer. Lastly Their 15-year offering is fantastic and a must-try for any bourbon enthusiast, despite being the most expensive.

Still overall a...

What an awesome place. My go too will always be a old fashioned the fact that they have several makes this place the best place on earth.

They have a vast selection of whiskey and an incredibly generous flight sampling as well as very creative cocktails. The fact that you can take home your favorite bottle is a huge plus.

Their hot cider is absolutely perfect and the best thing to keep you going. Overall the staff is very knowledgeable and very nice.

Will...

Ordered a flight of spirits (3): 8 yr bourbon whiskey aged in oak, Scotch whiskey distilled in Scotland, and gin. All were excellent! Scotch is a great value at $31.99 a bottle. Staff person (sorry I didn't get his name) gave a lot of background knowledge and taught us how to drink a 100+ proof spirit. Would love to return for a cocktail class! We brought food from Pasha's, just a short...