Song Dog Farm Distillery — Local services in Poolesville

Attended their Grand Opening and had a good time. Great turnout of folks. They were providing tastings that included their Rye, Vodka, Gin, and Bourbon. They also sold cocktails. A drink called “Chamomile Bee’s Knees” seemed to be popular among many – described on the menu as having Chamomile-Infused Gin, Lemon and Honey.

I tried the Hibiscus Highball. It had Rye, Hibiscus, Lime, Amaro #1 and Soda. I don’t think I have ever had Rye before, so I took a tiny taste of theirs, to get that flavor first before ordering the drink. I inquired about the drink and was informed it was tart, not sweet.

It was rather smooth and only slightly tart, but what surprised me was that as I got near the bottom of the glass, my drink suddenly changed to a sweet taste albeit slight, but it was a welcome surprise that I really enjoyed.

In addition to offering tastings and selling cocktails, they also had a food truck on the grounds since they don’t sell food. They have lots of space in the back for those wanting to hold an event, so check it out.

I was able to attend a tour of their distillery, and I learned some things along the way, like how everything there is kosher, and how each batch will be unique and a tiny bit different.

Seating was indoors at the bar, including a few tables and chairs. Outdoors, in front, there were high tables, low tables and a few comfy couch-like seats. Overall, the owners seemed passionate about their business. I will certainly...

I've never been upset by a cocktail order before, but I suppose there's a first time for everything, and Song Dog delivered. Their “Rock ‘n Rye” appeared to be missing all the advertised ingredients aside from heavily watered down whiskey, complemented by large ice cubes exacerbating the problem. The “Chamomile Bee’s Knees” was fine, but in a glass scarcely larger than a shot glass. You'd think a company crafting their own spirits could afford to be less detrimentally stingy and have a better handle on cocktails than is the case here. The location and views are nice, but seem to be relied upon to make up for disappointing (yet still...

Such a great new distillery that’s kid-friendly and dog-friendly! The tasting room is gorgeous. They also have a ton of outdoor seating with heat lamps on their patio. Definitely get the espresso martini, old fashioned, and blueberry lemonade cocktails. They also sell snack platters with delicious cheese from a local farm, and there’s also a food truck on site. And they do free guided-tours of the distillery so you can learn all about the spirit-making process. Highly...