Baltimore Spirits Company

This was a perfect Father’s Day gift and experience for my husband! He and all the dads on the tour had the best time!!! Our tour guide, Greg, is simply amazing and the best! Can’t wait to do it again!!!

Tried their distillery tour and "blend your own whiskey" experience - super interesting with great discussion of history and the distillation process (while enjoying a welcoming cocktail). At the end, they let you experiment with blending yourself, which is very fun. Very well organized, entertaining, and worth the time/money. (We arrived around 3:15 for a 3:30 tour and were *just* able to make 5:30 dinner reservations nearby.)

It was our first visit and we’ll be back! Really cool place to hang out and enjoy a cocktail. They do tours that include blending your own spirit but we just dropped in for a cocktail. I had the gallery punch which was delicious. All the cocktails sounded amazing and they’re surprisingly well-priced in the $8-12 range.

The experience is well worth the cost. The historian was very knowledgeable. Everyone was friendly. The whiskey tasting experience of 4 types of whiskey was great. A fun experience.

This has been one of the best distillery tours I had ever done. I did the "Blend your Own Whiskey Tour Experience". The staff wad amazing, the welcome cocktail was on point, the tour and knowledge provided was really exciting. The tasting was really good and we had a chance to make our own custom Whiskey blend to take home, and that was the cherry on top. Can't wait to go back!

Exceptional experience! We purchased the Tour and Tasting for Father's Day. It was a surprise and really fantastic experience for our family dads. What really sets this tour apart is being able to create your own custom blend. The team is super knowledgeable and friendly. I'm soo glad we found them and look forward to a return visit.

The history of Maryland rye was so interesting and the tour of operations really highlighted how much is accomplished with a small and dedicated group. We loved the blending session at the end. It was so interesting to see what our individual tastes were drawn to and how different our mixes ended up. Our custom blend bottles were the perfect take away from the experience and we get to think about it each time we sip a little from our special blend.

The blending experience and tour that they offer on weekends was incredible! Our tour guide, Whitney, was fabulous. She explained the history of Maryland Rye and how it’s distilled at Baltimore Spirits Company. I was expecting the part where you blend your own whiskey at the end to be difficult, but it was easy and quite fun!

2nd time I have visited. I live out of the area or I would visit more often. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Wide variety of spirits to same and purchase. I highly recommend.

Purchased two tickets for the Whiskey Tour, Tasting, & Make-Your-Own Experience for my husband & myself- Overall, the experience was a great date night- allowed to bring own food, we got to the spot early to enjoy our dinner in the ambiance of the art gallery the tour was very informative; starting with a welcome cocktail (bartender's choice) to sip while we heard the deep history of MD Rye, then moving to a history/tour of the distillery-learning about the entire process of whiskey creation, then ending with a variety finishing tasting board (4 4oz pours) complete with a pipet and empty glass intended for us to play around with creating and balancing our own whiskey. after the experience, the bartender was super friendly, hanging around to answer additional questions about whiskey & offer some tastings of their bottled to-go options (noting after the tour anything would be 10% off including to-go or additional cocktails) variety included gin, brandy, apple brandy liquors, whiskeys, bitters, & specialty alcoholic mixers while all the experience was delightful, the taste profiles of their offerings weren't really appealing to us- a lot of the cocktails had overly sweet mixers- the liquors, bitters, and specialties were overly sweet, and we weren't super impressed with the whiskey palate compared to our go-tos I would suggest-when touring/learning about the distillery in the cold months, maybe just do a tour then go back to the warm area to give the long speech- ~30mins in the cold wasn't as fun, but I did really appreciate the in-depth discussion would suggest for a one-time specialty date night, but I wouldn't go there for regular cocktails- especially with Union's good beer nearby- just a personal flavor choice.

What a fun afternoon! I got my hubby a tour and custom blend visit as a Xmas gift and we finally got around to going. First let me say it was super easy to reschedule which I had to do. Second it was no big deal for me to just tag along. We walked in and were immediately offered a welcome cup of punch. Super tasty and fresh. And packed a (wait for it) punch. We then got a tour of the distillery space. Then it's back to the bar to build your custom bottle of rye. I'm not a whiskey girl but my husband nerded out and enjoyed the whole process. I killed time with a glass of their slushee of the month. Fresh, ginger and lemony, mint. So so good. The staff was amazing and we had a Smaltimore moment. Definitely need to go back! Can't be the location either with all the other businesses in that building.

Stopped her for a drink after yoga it was open we saw bottles we walked in. The bartender was amazing. I opted for the apple flight which was only $8 for small tastes of different apple spirits .... The bartender was kind enough to mix the two I didn't like straight so I didn't waste the likka lol Nice tasting room they also do tours that come with a welcome cocktail ... good to know in the future.

They do not server food, but I do believe they allow you to bring food. Really cool tour learned a lot about Rye Whiskey!! Blending was surer cool

This like my cheers a fancy cheers but a cheers nonetheless. I come here too often to not have given this place its just due. 1. I love that this is in the Hampden area behind all the good restaurants 2. I love that this is next to a great winery and even better ice cream 3. The drinks are always creative and well made with local spirits distilled in house 4. They have whiskey blending classes, tours, and special occasion parties where you get to try some of their older bottles! I think my homegirl Raven T said it best. If they had food I really would never leave but BSC does think about everyone and when they put on a thing they will cover you with food. I love that Chuck's Trading Post is a pretty constant option right outside the door when they are having a Luau! BSC is such a nice space with great drinks you should go!

Such a special place at the union collective in Hampden. They make an awesome gin, and I've been told it's been a distillery for quite a while with a redo. I've been here for a pop up in the past with NiHao and most recently for the holiday market. I love getting bottles of their Szechuan amaro for gifts. They had quite a bit of rum bottles for the holidays. We sat at the bar for drinks - the eggnog was a bit too thick so I cut it with ice and the samples of Apple brandy was nice but very strong! It's a small bar. One main bar and tables. Not much in terms of a vibe but a lovely distillery and supporting local!

The disservice that I've done to the Yelp community by not writing this review sooner is nearly unspeakable (insert guttural cries). This is my absolute favorite place in Baltimore! If they had food, I'd never leave! I've been a fan since 28th St and their single still. You know when they were Baltimore Whiskey Co but didn't sell whiskey yet. Yep, I was there at the beginning! You literally cannot go wrong. The spirits are creative yet true to Maryland's distilling history. They're bold but easily translate to cocktails. The drinks are imaginative and the staff is knowledgeable. You can tell the distillers love their work and inspire their employees to do the same. The whiskey blending classes are great and you'll likely get something different every time. On special occasions (like they're 7th anniversary party), they bust out the older bottles. You can taste and no doubt LOVE something you'll never be able to have again! Its the best! lol

Very friendly, laidback staff made this a memorable experience. My coworker friend and I peppered them with random questions and they were so informative, hospitable, and generous. Tasty spirits plus a unique old fashioned cocktail. Cool location with comfortable, unpretentious feel. Will go back again the next time I'm in Baltimore.

We had an awesome experience grabbing cocktails at BSC today with friends. It was busy but the bartenders were friendly and efficient. You cannot go wrong with any of their gin drinks. I love gin and their's just tastes different. The vibes were awesome. The decor and lighting would make it a great place for date night or an elevated happy hour. I loved the info in their menu about the intentionality behind their decor! We'll definitely be back!

Every time I'm on 83 I always see this building and been curious. On google I found a whiskey tour and blending event and had no idea it was held in this mystery building. I was very pleased with my experience! I learn a lot about the craft behind a great whiskey and blending my own whiskey was super dope. You can also stop by at the bar for a casual drink and catch up.

This is a gin punch on a table with an empty glass. Not too sweet, a little fruity, but overall nice drink. "We don't drink that much gin so it will probably give us a headache" - John F. Kevendy

Kentucky Bourbon and Maryland Rye are the only two American alcohols defined and regulated by government. For Maryland Rye the Baltimore Spirits company is the oldest selling alcohol for over 6 years. Unique to the Baltimore Spirits company is a gin made with whisky, the 4 bitters they make (1,2,3,4)- Szechuan, chamomile and two others. They also make apple based mezcal and apple brandy. No food. Mixed drinks served at 5 pm. Distillery tours Wednesday and weekends. Great place!!!

So this is not the cheapest tour but boy is it the the tastiest I took my dad here for his birthday and he was blown away by the experience! I recommend you make a reservation for their private tour and tasting on the weekends. Space is limited in order to make the experience unique! They take you through the process of Rye until it reaches the bottle. And you come back to a tasting experience where you get to be the mixologist of your own personal bottle. Once you write your percentages down and turn it in you get a custom made bottle to take home! There is a guide to help you sort the notes to each liquor which helped me a lot! Overall I do plan to come back and hopefully bring some one new! We also bought their spicy chocolate liqueur and their EPOCH RYE that I took a picture of!

Stopped in Friday night for a quick cocktail and to buy some of their gin. The old fashion was damned good, after the ice melted a bit...and a companion was quite pleased with a non-alcoholic herbal tonic. The bar was full and there were about a half dozen tables occupied. It was very quiet and relaxing after having dined at a loud and busy German restaurant/brewery earlier in the evening.

Awesome new cocktail bar it's a must try! There are so many different options, can't wait to come back and try all these out! The atmosphere is awesome, very fun and relaxing. Lots of fun art work and lights that look like they go with the music! Definitely worth checking out, it's across from the wine collective and at the end of the union collective building.

I popped in to this establishment while I was visiting Union for their anniversary party. When I'd had enough beer, I ambled down the Collective until I found Baltimore Spirits. While the outside of the building is fairly unimpressive, the inside of this venue is super cute! It's a big space, with a nice bar to the right, and a bunch of tables and chairs scattered about. I didn't place an order at the bar, a friend ordered the non-alcoholic beverage for me, but I am sure service was great. What I can say is the non-alcoholic beverage was a delight and I relished every drop! My group did not stay long but I enjoyed the space and the ambiance. Will definitely return.

I've been before they opened their new cocktail gallery and as always I'm never disappointed!! This time I went for a tour, tasting and blending experience and I highly recommend. We started with a welcome drink in the cocktail gallery that was gin based and so good! The got to hear a brief history on American Rye and the Baltimore spirits company. We then moved into the barrel room where we got to learn about the rye making process and back to the cocktail gallery to taste the rye's and create a special blend of our own. I do wish I had a dropper so I could be more precise with my mixing but overall I enjoyed the experience and the blend I created. They then bottled and sealed it for me to take home! I'll be so sad when I drink it and won't be able to repurchase my own special blend.

I am never disappointed with BSC. I hate gin, but love theirs. My brother refused to try it until he was in town. He took a bottle home with him! The cocktails are great and the staff & owners are amazing. Always love coming here

The blend your own whiskey tour is an unforgettable experience. Not only was the tour incredibly informative, it ends with you blending your own bottle of whiskey to take home with you. It is a one of a kind experience that's perfect for any date night or birthday.

Decided to venture to The Baltimore Spirits Company for one of their Whiskey tours where you get to make your own custom blend to take home! The event started with a welcome cocktail made with their rye whiskey (didn't catch the name). The cocktail was delish and a bit smokey on the back end (I will be back to try other cocktails from their bar)! From there we were given the history of Maryland Rye Whiskey by one of the extremely knowledgeable employees! After that, we started the tour of their in-house distillery. I have been on many wine tours but never a Whiskey distillery tour so getting to see and understand the process from beginning to end was nice. After the tour, we were taken back to the bar room to begin making our personal custom blend of whiskey. I will admit I am a cocktail girl through and through - lol, but my husband is an on-the-rocks guy so he was living for finding the different "notes" in the different rye batches. To help "cocktail" folks like me, you are given water and can use the provided droppers to make the taste less "harsh" - lol. When you are satisfied with your blended whiskey, you give your "formula" to the staff and they bottle up your blend in a beautiful Rye Whiskey bottle to take home! Overall, a great Saturday activity for whiskey lovers!

Such an amazing presentation on Maryland rye whiskey and our tour was by one of the owners! The group was small and very intimate. A bottle of self blended whiskey is included in the tour. We are looking forward to going again in the spring/summer!

Baltimore Spirits Company is inside the Union Collective. On weekends, it seems like parking is pretty difficult to find if you don't get there early. It's a large area with a big parking lot, but because it's located inside the Union Collective, there are other shops and stores that the Baltimore Spirits Company shares a parking lot with. That said, we parked along the street in a neighborhood nearby, as we saw many others doing. When we went, the Apple Festival was also happening, so other places in the Union Collective were having cool specials or events. They served a special smoked pommeau spirit. Pommeau, traditionally made in the Normandy region of France, uses a similar distilling process to port or sherry, but instead of starting from grapes, it starts with partially fermented apple juice. To add a special signature flavor and style, the fermented juice comes from the smoked apple fermentations used in their Mescal-style Apple Brandy. It was truly something different. All the staff there were attentive and super friendly. They were excited to be introducing their spirits and serving guests. Although they were very busy, we were so impressed with their service and enthusiasm. My boyfriend tried a flight of Epoch Whiskeys, which according to him were pretty good. They had a ton of different spirits to sample too. I believe they run free tours of the distillery every hour on Saturday from 1-5pm. Baltimore Spirits Company is definitely a fun spot to hang out and try some local spirits distilled right at the source. We learned a lot from the staff and were very pleased with the service. We'll definitely take our out of town friends here for a visit!

Wait: None. It was a mid Sunday afternoon. We were actually the only ones here. It was a game day so that makes sense. Server: She was awesome! My friend and I had been discussing all the murder shows that are on and she joined right in. We had a hilarious convo about spirits and haunted Baltimore. Food Quality& Order: I couldn't indulge in anything as nothing here is Gluten Free alcohol wise. However, you can do a free tasting of up to 4 options or a $30-ish tasting of everything they offer! Atmosphere& Decor: SUPER cool spot. I love the old time feel it has. Almost feels like people shouldn't be there but we can be! Haha Tons of awesome bar items to buy. A must visit if you have a bar at home or want one.

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. This was such a fun experience. The location is amazing as there is a speciality wine bar and craft brewing company in the same complex, we made a whole day out of it. The blend your own whiskey experience was well valued and well worth it.

Service was great and drinks were delicious and strong. Loved the interior ambiance and the surrounding businesses make you want to come back everyday!

Saw this place on the way to get ice cream next door and thought we should give it a try. We did the tasting and tried a bunch of their spirits. Their new tasting room is quite nice!

I really enjoyed the tour and blend your own experience. I hope they one day do it for their other spirits or at least a cocktail class. I'll be back to try some more though.

This hidden gem of an excursion was a cool activity. I took my husband on Father's Day and we had a surprisingly good time. The tour of the distillery was unique. After the tour, we were tasked to mix our own rye whiskey for them to bottle for us so we could take it home. The bottle size was super generous. Definitely a cool and unique weekend activity. We were glad that we did it. I wish they had snacks or served food there. But we went for tacos in the local area. All around it was a really cool and great day

3.5 stars: 4 for the place and service, 3 for the spirits. Walking around the Union Collective, I was eager to swing by this spot. It was definitely a cozy and inviting place. The two folks behind the bar were friendly and happy to let us taste away without pressuring us to buy. Tastings are FREE and they will let you try everything they have available. Sweet. Unfortunately, they were out of the items I was most excited to try (Epoch Rye, Ginger Apple Liquer, and Apple Brandy), partly due to awaiting government approval of them changing the bottle design...oh well. The rest is just really not my style. If you like gin, theirs wasn't half bad; it's just not my favorite. I'm also not big on most smoked alcohol, but if you like mezcal, you will like their pumila liquors; these were probably my wife's favorites. If you like a bitter Italian liqueur, then go for the three amaris, two of which have some solid anise flavor. It's definitely worth a visit to try out some local spirits. I'll be back to try the whiskey and brandy!

The Epoch cask strength bourbon was . Cool atmosphere and friendly distillers and servers.

SUCH a cool place with something very special. Can't believe I almost walked by without stopping in, but luckily I saw the sign advertising a tasting at the last second and stepped inside. I was able to try their offerings on a couple of occasions, and the highlights were: -Rye whiskey, 6th batch - really something special. Apparently distilled in the manner of scotch, with some rich chocolate and some balanced sweetness I guess from the oak (I'm far from an expert.... notes of honey? caramel? port???). I'm usually a scotch or bourbon drinker, but I immediately wanted to take this home. -Pear brandy "singularity"- a delicate thing, fascinating. Almost felt like a tiny licorice at the end -"Pumila" smoked apple brandy - this one's an easy win for me -- campfire smoke + apples = fall. Came together so nicely. -Barrel aged gin - strong classic juniper (plus some other additions like green tea, tho I'm not sure I quite got it) with a barrel aging that pushed it smoothly into whiskey territory. Thought it'd make a great negroni/boulevardier crossover cocktail -Schezuan liquor - really cool, got slight spice and numbing (though I would have loved more) - Fernet - so I thought I wasn't into Fernet (Branca) but their version is a less medicinal version that felt sippable I felt very lucky that two of the staff were patiently willing to answer all my questions and hang out with me until the end. (I was able to find Eli's name online, but forgot his associate's name--sad since she was so upbeat and welcoming!) What a great representation of the passion and spirit of the business. Thanks, guys!

Epoch Rye is phenomenal and the price is very reasonable. Staff are super polite and come with a wealth of knowledge.

This is a really fun, special place to visit! They have a cocktail/tasting room in Union Collective where they serve up some delicious punches and (after 5pm) classic and modern cocktails featuring their own spirits. You can also taste all their spirits or get a flight and take home some bottles, of course. They also just added a new tour (90 min) which is a really unique and fun experience! You start off with a welcome punch and a little history about Maryland rye whiskey, tour the distillery and learn how their rye is made, and then you get to try four different versions of their rye. For my tour, it was their classic 3 yr rye, a sherry barrel aged rye, a scotch barrel aged rye, and an extra toasted rye. The best part? You then get to have them blend a special bottle (375ml) for you to take home using whatever combination of those four whiskeys you want! It was super fun, very approachable, and you get a truly unique bottle of rye to take home. 10/10, highly recommended! Only critiques are that they don't have any bar food/snacks (at least not yet), and it would have been fun to have a little plastic pipette to do a mini-blend of the whiskeys before deciding on your final ratios for the tour blended bottle.

I have been wanting to check out this place for a long time and today was the day. Although they were not open at the time, they welcomed me in and gave me tour the building. I love supporting local businesses and I am glad I got to chat a bit with the staff and try their current Brandy products. The distillery is on track to have their own batch of whiskey very soon but they are planning to move (near by) in the future. I purchased a bottle of their Apple Brandy. It's got a really smooth smoky taste and it resembles mezcal. Definitely glad I stopped by!

Great tour by Ian. 10/10 would marry. And good spirits. Nice product. Awesome service.

We had a great tour of the distillery in its newly expanded location. We learned a lot about whiskey making, gin distilling and more. Our tour was lead by one of the owners who was very friendly and did a great job explaining the process and the liquors. We got to taste four different varieties and all were delicious. The bar is really cool and the whole place has a great atmosphere!

I had the pleasure of spending some time with Max and Eli over at The Baltimore Whiskey Company on Sisson Street in Remington. These guys are distilling craft spirits and bringing the Rye Whiskey back to the city. They are super excited to be the only group fermenting, distilling, and barreling their Rye in the City of Baltimore. Of course they haven't bottled the whiskey yet, since it will need to age for 2 years; they are building up their stock. It's been in those barrels for just about 6 mos. and we got a taste. The first straight whiskey will be ready in early 2018. Eli snagged us a taste of the 100% Rye whiskey from barrel number one - a mix of rye and malted rye. Even after 6 months there is a nice caramel color happening on this spirit. Sharp, strong bold tastes after just such a short time in the barrel. There was definitely sweet notes balanced with the woody earthiness. It warmed the mouth, something I didn't think was possible on a 100+ degree day. In the meantime, while the whiskey is aging, these guys are still making great spirits. My favorite: Gin. This is the first gin distilled in the city since prohibition. They have two types from The Baltimore Whiskey Company - The Shot Tower and a Barreled Gin. The Shot Tower is their very first product - not your London Dry Gin. It more of a citrus forward gin that gets their own blend of botanicals - a little bit of jasmine, some coriander, and juniper to list a few. That is to say, it tastes less like a pine tree, but still goes great in most of your classic cocktails. This gin is likely to pull some "I hate Gin" drinkers into the fold. The Barreled Gin spent a little time in whiskey barrels for about 8 mos. It ended up on my shelf for cocktails tonight. The Charles Street Apple Brandy is made with some local apples, they take some of the apple pits and cores over to Blue Pit and smoke them to give this a mezcal-ish smokey quality during the distilling process. Totally unique. You will not find a brandy or a mezcal like this on the market anywhere. I suggest you grab a bottle during their open hours - Saturday from 12-4. You will fall in love with this company once you meet the team. We had a few more tastings and Max made me a shrub cocktail. Their 1904 Apple Ginger Liqueur starts as their apple brandy and is macerated with ginger and spice. During the distillery process they add a little apple juice and molasses. The same apple juice they start with. Yum.

Baltimore spirits company is amazing! Their customer service is unmatched. I popped my head in before opening and they were so kind to take me on a private tour, offered me a private tasting, and let me take some photos for my instagram blog before all the crowds arrived. These guys are great!

This is in a neat location. It is a fun little place to check out. I see some people mentioned a tour. We weren't offered one and we didn't know anything about it. The liquor wasn't our thing and the apple brandy was okay but the other samples we tried just were not our thing.

When people say Baltimore is charming I imagine they are speaking about places like this.

Baltimore Spirits recently opened up a cocktail room and it couldn't be any cuter. They have a nice selection of cocktails that feature the distillery's selection of whiskeys, gins and amaros. Check it out!

Looking for something different to do this weekend, my friend found Baltimore Spirits Company and we were intrigued! When we arrived, we were greeted by Whitney and Anthony at the bar. They talked to us about the different spirits at the bar and poured us four free samples. Everything was really unique and interesting and they were very both very warm, friendly, and knowledgable!. After our tasting, Ian gave us the (also free!) tour of the distillery. He was really informative and interesting and welcomed any questions we had. I'm glad we went!

I had a lot of fun here for my 30th birthday. Ian gave an especially excellent tour and was great at simplifying his vast store of technical knowledge. Definitly coming back to try their Epoch Rye when it is back in stock.

Absolutely lovely! The apple brandy is delicious and the new Singularity No. 1 is just as tasty. In addition to doing a tasting, make sure you take a tour to learn more about the products they have, and how they differ from other distilleries. You can even look into the the mash barrel and it smells amazing! Ian is a great tour guide. Both funny and knowledgeable. Can't wait for the Pommeau!

Love that Baltimore has a place Like this. Great place to do a tour and learn about the whiskey making process. Can't wait to taste the whiskey once it's bottled and distributed. Had to the opportunity to taste the gin and apple liqueur that they offer both were great. Definitely a local business that I would support.

First and foremost, exquisite alcohol. Of secondary importance but of equal if not superior impression, top flight customer service and product education. The owners/distillers will take the time to inform you about the craft production of their delightfully potable wares as they pour you tiny though more than adequate sips. We took home two bottles. Had our budget allowed it, we'd have taken home more. For lovers of brandy, whiskey, mezcal, gin, and amari, get to BSC ASAP.

Loved our tour with Ian! It was awesome to see how he personalized the tour to our questions and experience. The tasting was awesome, too! Thanks Ian!!

Definitely one of Baltimore's treasures located within the Union Collective. Spirit aficionados and casual enthusiasts will find this spot worth visiting. They offer a tasting room selection of their offerings which range from interesting liquors inspired by South and Central American classics as well as some a solid rye. There's are some really fine bar tools and equipment you'll find, along with some tasteful merch. All their bottles are in the 30-40$ price point and are a great value. They do offer wholesale pricing for restaurants and distributors. My favorite part of the experience was the curation and conversation. Passionate about their product, it enriches the tasting to know where they been and the forecast for the future. Highly recommended.

Awesome tour, great liquor sample line up, you should go. Plus the whole union collective as a bonus