Catoctin Creek Distilling Company

Great fun on father day weekend! Excellent helpful staff, making fantastic rye whiskey. We participated in the Catoctin Creek Distilling Company Bottling Workshops. We got to learn how to bottle, cap, seal, and label Roundstone Rye. I got to operate the "whisky cow", and "Ninette", the fancy French labeling machine! My family made bottles of whiskey for my father's day! There was a light breakfast, an outstanding tour from Scott, the bottling workshop activity, and a free tasting of various products at the end. Highly recommend!

A distillery with a unique history that you can learn about on the distillery tour. Point of advice, though: eat before coming here. Whiskeys were good, but slightly one-note. Perhaps it was just the day I visited, but my experience was diminished by an off-putting sewage smell. Still, worth a visit.

Dropped by for a taste of whiskey that I couldn’t find at the ABC Store. Friendly staff here with a large tasting room. Tried the Rye Whiskey with Hot Honey. A little burn from the chiles followed by the burn from the rye and then smoothed by the honey. Delicious combination!

Attended a cocktail making class. Friendly, intimate atmosphere. Funny, and enjoyable, learned about the history of the drinks we were making. Hands-on making of each of the drinks on the menu. Get to meet other people.

I was gifted a bottle of Catoctin Creek’s rye whiskey a couple years ago. I have loved the bottle myself, and it has been a favorite of those I share a glass. I had the opportunity to visit the distillery a couple weeks ago, and had a fun, but interesting experience. When my friend and I showed up, we were sat, and also notified that the tour we signed up for may not be a tour they were offering. We were a bit confused since we signed up on the website before arriving, but we’re pretty good with the flow people and was okay with whatever was offered in terms of a tour. Their distillery is small, and this translates to the tour experience. It’s short and straight to the point of the facts of their distilling process. The tour itself was slightly awkward, but there were factors outside of the distillery’s control that contributed to this. We were also reminded during the tour and after the tour, that the tour itself was free. We were provided with the fact that the distillery was woman-owned, which made me even happier to continue to support such a quality local product. After the brief tour, you are sat back at the bar or sitting area for your flight tasting. There was some slight confusion on the flight considering the flight was pre-purchased online prior to the tour. The flight tasting experience we received was interesting. Our tour guide was very friendly and spoke with my friend and I almost exclusively after the tour. We were thanked for our attitudes during the tour as she’s had other unpleasant experiences with people. Our chat was fun but overall slightly uncomfortable at times. It almost felt like she was trying to bartend, when I’m not sure that is what was needed. The whiskey flight itself was phenomenal. My buddy and I specifically wanted to try their Hot Honey Rye. The honey was very evident in the sip, and complimented the spirit in a way I wasn’t expecting. Their gin was also delicious, and I’m not much a gin drinker myself. Overall I am grateful for the experience to visit Catoctin Creek and to continue supporting their product.

If you are in the area and like whiskey or cocktails, I highly suggest stopping by this distillery. The tasting room is nice and comfortable, and the staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I recently splurged on one of their limited releases and I was not disappointed. Keep up the great work!

Beautifully situated and decorated store/bar/distillery. The tour was very educational and we enjoyed everything we tasted. I’m NOT a whiskey drinker but their whiskey is so smooth, delicately sweet and just well balanced. Enjoyed the gin too. Appreciate that it’s a woman-owned and highly knowledgable, passionate staff

A unique, historic setting, with friendly and knowledgeable staff. We love the cocktail flight, which changes monthly. It's super tasty, with interesting, creative mixes and fun names. The last two times we've been in, Maria helped us and we had such a great time!! Will definitely be back.

Attended a cocktail making class. Friendly, intimate atmosphere. Funny, and enjoyable, learned about the history of the drinks we were making. Hands-on making of each of the drinks on the menu. Get to meet other people.

What a unique gem of a place! I was asked to drive 10 of our residents to enjoy a day at this distillery and it did not disappoint. We were given a very informative and riveting tour by one of the owners, Scott, and then sat down to begin the tastings: cocktail flights, bourbon flights, etc. The bartender Maria was incredibly knowledgeable and crafted the flights with flair. So impressive. And Devwon helped carry all of our purchased "goodies" (cases and bottles to honey and maple syrup. I'm so excited to bring friends and family who really enjoy bourbon as I'm more of a wine gal. It will be a special gift. Highly recommend.

Everytime I've gone to Purcellville, the Catoctin Creek Distilling Company has been on my radar, this time I finally got to check it out. This is the place to go if you enjoy whisky. I'm typically not a whisky drinker, but when I heard "flight", I was instantly into it. These are three mini carefully crafted cocktails. I have never seen such attention to detail of miniature cocktails. The first one is "Don't Be So Bitter", this one is a bit bitter, but so tasty. I enjoy bitter fruits. The fresh lime juice and the orange peel are contributors to the bitterness here. The next one was "Cardy Days" here we have the cranberry juice, Cardamom Syrup, Spiced Cocoa Bitters, topped with Star Anise. This one was pretty sweet, but delicious nonetheless. The final cocktail was "Assam Nights", this one was my favorite! This one was super flavorful. Here you've got, assam black tea, ginger beer, gin, peach bitters and candied ginger. Assam nights came with a straw so you could reach the liquified ginger! The space is so fun inside. They had groups of people meeting for happy hour, and playing card games. The best part? They handcraft their gin, brandy and whisky in house! You can also buy local honey and maple syrup! I loved my time at Catoctin Creek Distilling Company! They make the tastiest cocktails, that may have converted me into a whisky fan. And they have the kindest people working there! When I'm back in town I'll be sure to stop by again!

I had a fantastic time at Catoctin Creek. I sat at the bar and ordered their Whisky Flight, which has their Flagship, Distiller's Edition, and Cask Strength whiskies. I enjoyed all of them, and while I thought Cask Strength would be my favorite, Flagship was. I found the smoothest with good body. I appreciate that they have droppers for water available, which is always nice. Also, definitely loved the sundries available for purchase (bitters, cigars, syrups, etc.). The tasting room is quite lovely. I didn't get my bartender's name, but she was super nice and friendly. When I was checking out, she gave me some other area recommendations for whisky, which was really thoughtful. I want to try their brandies, so will definitely return when back in Purcellville.

Great Time at Catoctin Creek Distillery We were lucky enough to go to one of Catoctin's bottling events. Great explanation of Whiskey and especially the history of Rye Whiskey. Then we all were able try the different stations of bottling: Using the Whiskey Cow, corking, and labeling, and then we got to taste. This is great Rye, definitely my favorite right now. Thank you, Scott and Becky! Date of experience: September 2023

Fun way to spend the afternoon. Tasted a flight of brandy, which was quite good. Service was nice - no pressure to hurry through. Definitely would come back.

We were really looking forward to a delightful afternoon over Christmas break. Sadly the product just didn't live up to expectations. First, unannounced, there was no tour. Apparently they were short staffed. Bummer. Second, we ordered the flight of three bandies and not one of them was worth drinking. Pear, peach, and apple. None of them have any taste. Well the apple was gross. Third, we ordered the standard flight. Two Ryes and a gin. I did enjoy the gin. Very juniper forward. And some herbal notes as well. I could Enjoy it again. But the whole experience wasn't giving me any reasons to come back again any time soon. Major bummer.

We went up to the DC area for NYE with family and popped into Catoctin Creek Distilling. We were so happy they were open on NYE- and we each tried a flight, I went with their brandy flight and John picked the whiskey flight. We traded sips so we doubled our samples! Surprisingly- the brandies had more spicy bite than the whiskey! My favorite was the pear brandy, we also sampled apple and peach. The whiskey flight started with the 80 proof Roundstone Rye "Flagship" Whiskey, then the Distiller's Edition at 92 proof, and the Cask Strength at 116 proof and those whiskeys just got smoother and smoother with the higher proof. We also sampled the Watershed Gin- which we bought! So very good. On top of all that goodness- they have wonderful craft cocktails! I (being perpetually cold in the winter) opted for the Hot Buttered Rye and OMG~ it hit the spot. Warmed me up, was heaven in every sip and simply wonderful! A reminder that we sample to buy spirits, but sometimes the best is having one of the distilleries cocktails featuring their amazing products!!! I'm a little jealous of the family that lives so close to this great local treasure. Cheers! And Happy New Year~

Do the tour. It's fun and educational to hear and see how they make their products and the history of the building itself. Solid rye whiskies and a decent gin that's worth checking out. The tasting room is nice. Customer service is solid. Prices are reasonable. Parking is available on the side of the building.

Good people - business done right, not to mention they gave out free disinfectant during the pandemic.

Really great rye, and not sourced from Indiana if you know what I mean. #mgp. These guys take pride in the full process of their craft, even working withocal farms and wineries for their raw materials. The cask strength is the winner for for, the normal 80 proof also a winner with more pronounced oak, eucalyptus and spice for me. Well crafted cocktails as well. Pleasant helpful staff. There is a tight limit on the amount they can pour, govt regulations and all, so sadly you can't spend very long imbibing these tasty beverages. We will definitely be back for a visit.

The tour was interesting and the whiskey/brandy (we bought home a bottle of the later) pretty good. (Although I'm not a connoisseur of either.) Still, you can have a few drinks, learn a little and have a good time here at a reasonable price. And, if you're into craft spirits...it's a nice place.

What can I add that hasn't already been said? Purcellville is lucky to have this treasure right in their backyard. Just off the main downtown strip, this is the little distillery that could. With a limited selection of Rye, Whiskey and Gin, Cactoctin Creek puts all the charm of small town America into each bottle. As I've grown older, I've really started to appreciate the peppery notes typical of a rye. I also have grown to like the floral and piney notes of gin. Both of these classical motifs can be found in their expressions. The distillery is now experiment with barrel proof (high octane) ryes that accentuate that deep caramel flavor that can only be noticed before down-proofing spirits. With a flight tasting menu and outside seating, there's no reason not to enjoy an hour at the distillery having cocktails or just 'chewing' on the spirits and trying to tease out the flavor notes. Heck, don't forget to grab a bottle or two to replicate those cocktail recopies at home. Catoctin Creek rye is popping up in all of the DC bars as a great mixing spirit, so go check out the origin, smell the sweet air, and taste the crisp water of Purcellville. You'll understand the charm and the taste, that much better!

This is a super fun little distillery in a cute town. They have parking directly next to the building, though I imagine it fills up during busier times. We went for a tasting and a tour. The tour is very small - just in one room area. The building, though, has such a fantastic history about it - definitely worth the tour just for the history. The rum was strong, not to my taste, but that's fine. I got an old fashion that was good. I found the cocktail serving small for the cost. May come back if in the area again.

Absolutely enjoyed this place! We made a reservation & it couldn't have been easier to get in! The table was ready and waiting for us. I loved the atmosphere and I absolutely enjoyed all the different options we got to sample. They're gonna is by far the best I've ever had, as I hatttteeeee the typical tree taste of gin! I should have bought more to take home. 100% going to try and make a trip back out to this place!

Had just finished a late brunch nearby and on the way back out of town saw that there was space in the parking lot (rare on the weekend) and decided to stop for a tasting spur of the moment. The first thing you notice walking into the distillery tasting room is the most enticing mouthwatering aroma - yes, this is what "the angels portion" smells like. It's a good indication of what the product will taste like and the whiskey flight did not disappoint with lovely notes of dried fruits, butterscotch and caramel. You're provided with a glass of water gratis for sipping between tastes and there are brandy flights and other mixed spirits flights available to taste as well. The entire menu is available at each table via a code that you can scan with your cellphone. Other social distancing efforts include widely separated tables and masks required for entrance. The server was very knowledgeable of all the products and very friendly. Seating was comfortable and tasting prices are reasonable. A very pleasant experience altogether.

Awesome Distillery with rye whiskey, smooth gin, and craft cocktails. I love the sweet aroma of rye whiskey right when I walk in. I really like how you can mix and match flights and pours, as long as they add up to 2 ounces (state law 2 ounces/day/person). The seasonal craft cocktails flight are delicious. They are a great blend of alcohol and spices the elevate the flavor. The Galentina and Tim Gunn (Feb flight) Hot Buttered Rum, and Xmas Chai (Dec winter flights) are my favorite cocktails. The Hot Buttered Rum is my favorite cocktail of the winter season with the perfect blend of ingredients: nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, rye whiskey, butter, and a couple of other sweet spices. The Xmas Chai had a great combination with chai, honey, herbal angostura bitters, and rye whiskey. I really like the chocolate truffles from Conche. The dark chocolate and the raspberry truffles are my favorite. I like how some of the truffles are infused with apple and pear brandy, will try those next time! Come here for a break from wineries and to spice things up with some refreshing cocktails.

Finally managed to get up to Purcellville, VA for a visit to Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. for a spirits tasting. It was a gorgeous, cool, sunny afternoon out - and as such, I think most folks were outside cavorting about - enjoying the weather - which equated to no crowd or wait at Catoctin Creek! I sat at the bar and did one of their standard tastings - two Rye Whiskeys, their Watershed Gin, and the last selection was my choice - I went with the Peach Brandy! All 4 spirits were pleasant, fragrant, aromatic, and tasty! I think their Rye Whiskeys would work well in a Manhattan cocktail! The Watershed Gin was particularly interesting - the focus here is not on the traditional juniper berry flavor profile - but on the usage of other aromatics - and what these bring to the table when infused into the Gin. The staff were friendly and outgoing. We had a nice conversation about the burgeoning Virginia craft anything alcohol explosion! Lots of fun! #CatoctinCreekDistillingCo

Beautiful space, great drinks. We didn't get the tour we thought that came with the purchase or much interaction from employees other than taking our orders and dropping off drinks, but I figure that's because of COVID. I loved my cocktail flight and the tastes I had of the other flights. (I think brandy?). There are also lots of things to buy , like maple syrup, bottles, and soap. I would go again.

We had not been to Catoctin Creek in over 5 years, so when in Purcellville on a beautiful Saturday, we decided to stop in without reservations and see if we could grab a flight... Upon entering, the tables were all reserved, but we just happened to get there about 45 minutes before the soonest reservation, so they allowed us to grab a table and have a flight. We ordered a couple different flights while there and enjoyed them both. Their Hot Buttered Rye was outstanding too and a GREAT way to finish! The staff were very helpful and friendly and we didn't feel rushed at all. Prices are decent, but their bottles are a little pricey, I suppose it's because they're won so many awards. The place is very nicely decorated and clean too. Definitely will return, hopefully sooner than another 5 years.

Product is ok but the service needs a lot of work. Sat for 10 minutes with only 2 other customers in bar and we were not acknowledged. We were a group of 5 and 2 of our group were forgotten about. When I mentioned that we would like to get their drinks there was no apologies and seemed almost put our. Gotta say good service goes a long way and it was so lacking we will not be back

Once again, fabulous experience with another cocktail tasting. Second visit and new menu. Rich mixed them perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Cheers to old friends, good drinks and belly laughs!

Great spirits and staff! We really enjoyed the tour and tasting. Denise was very knowledgeable, super friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we had an exceptional experience during our visit!

I had family visiting for the holidays, so we decided we'd take a day trip out here for a tour. I'd seen this company at Yelp events, so I figured they could be interesting. The town where the distillery is located is very cute, very quaint. Downtown are mom and pop shops and antique stores. When you open the front doors, there is a nice bar where you can sit to enjoy tasting flights, or cocktails. The tours are free and pretty low key; you're brought to the floor where they'll show their machinery and talk about the process.

This was a pretty cool place. It is not something I would have looked for if it was not for a Yelp! event but it is certainly someplace I am glad to have experienced and a brand to which I am happy I was introduced. I love that it is a NOVA area family business that works with other local business. The whiskey is good (I bought a bottle I plan to open when my brother gets back from his overseas contracting job) although I plan to drink it mixed, mostly because I am a woose. Apparently the brand is available throughout the area with their largest retailer being the Costco in DC, although the VA ABC stores carry the brand as well. The location itself is pretty cool. They have solar panels (they are pretty proud of that so I wanted to make sure to mention it). The story of how they got started is interesting and a real tribute to following your dream with reason and determination. Although you can buy the brand throughout the area I believe the distillery is worth at least one visit. I also confirmed it is popular for pre-wedding parties...

This place was super cool. I had no idea they even had a distillery in the area. They took over what was the towns original Buick dealership. If you're looking for a fun diversion from the nearby wineries or antiquing I'd recommend. They specialize in whiskey but for me I'm a gin girl which I did end up buying a bottle. They also have bottling events open to those of legal drinking age so you can see the process of how whiskey is made its a fun thing to try out and learn how your favorite libation is made. The interior of the building is well preserved as its a historic landmark, and its just got a very cool and laid back vibe. The staff is also super friendly and more than willing to answer questions or share with you about their process and how they came to be in operation.

A distillery gem nestled among wine country, Virginia! I was doing a week-long staycation in DC and looking for opportunities to branch out and do something different. Looking for some type of booze place that gave tours, I was lead to Catoctin Creek! I booked the tour online the day before to make sure I had a spot. The distillery sits in the quaint downtown of Purcellville, VA. The space was beautiful and rustic! I approached the bar and said I was there for a tour, party of one they asked? That's me! They even had a little reservation sign with my name on it sitting at the bar for my arrival. Since I had gotten there a bit earlier before the tour, they suggested I do my tasting first. I had opted to splurge for the cocktail flight. I was then presented with an adorable board of 3 cocktails - an eggnog type, a Mexican hot chocolate type (both with rye) and the Poinsheddia which had their gin. First off, you should know that I hate eggnog with a fiery passion but this was no typical eggnog and I really enjoyed it! It was a homemade concoction, not that junk you get in the grocery store, and that made all the difference for me. The hot chocolate was sooo good and was garnished with some marshmallows. And my favorite, the Poinsheddia, was very refreshing and surprisingly very approachable for a gin drink! Ok, now onto the tour! Which was just in the back rooms. It was really neat to learn about the process and seeing them making everything while we were back there. I've been on both winery and brewery tours before, but this was my first distillery tour. It's crazy how popular Catoctin Creek has become and awesome to hear their need to expand due to their popularity! Also super cool to hear that the founder was the first female distiller in the State of VA! After the tour, went back to the tasting bar to finish my drinks and I also got one full pour - I went with the Buttered Rye. I have never had anything like this before and man was it perfect on this cold day! I hung out for a bit, sipping my drink and checking out the tasting room. Ended up buying a book and the small gift pack with the white whiskey, rye, and gin. I was told to hold on to the whiskey as long as possible since it's not readily available! Only minor downside was that the staff didn't really engage with me while I was at the bar. There were other people there, but all with groups, so I was on my own (which is fine). But they pretty much only spoke to me when dropping of my tasting pours and I actually had to grab someone to get my Buttered Rye. No idea if this amount of people was busy for them (it didn't seem like a lot) but the staff was super nice when I did talk to them. In any case, I def will be back and want to try one of their dinners at some point in the future!

I write this as a very amateur taster of spirits. While I can go for the occasional whisky or bourbon, this typically isn't my thing. Even so, I still find spirits here that I enjoy. Catoctin is a great example of a place who's owner dropped his 9-5 job and decided to 'live the dream'. At the time they opened, they were the first (and maybe still only) distillery in Loudoun, and now they often partner with local wineries. If you've had port-style wines in Loudoun you enjoyed, most likely the spirits came from here. They have several serving options - I tried the 3-sample $10 Brandy flight. I really enjoyed the Pearouisa, but liked the 1757 Virginia Brandy less, and the Peach brandy even less than that. On a previous visit, I think the Roundstone Rye was my favorite. Even if you don't want to try the spirits, go for the chocolates! The Perfect Truffle is in da house here, and they rock it. Next time I'll probably pick up some of the whisky-infused coffee grinds. I also recommend them for special events. In the room next door they have their bottling operation, which they occasionally open for groups. Nothing says 'group fun' like bottling your own booze!

Outstanding atmosphere, top notch spirits, and extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff. Strongly recommend going to a bottling workshop and getting into the history of the owners, the distillery and the town. Such an awesome place, we always enjoy ourselves here!

The last time I visited Catoctin Creek DC they were still in the old industrial park around the corner, so it was nice to finally see their new (to me at least) tasting room. It did not disappoint: I love the feel of the place! It's simple but chic decor is a nod to the prohibition days when regular store fronts doubled as watering holes and I have to admit there is a certain charm to mixing industrial and rustic elements. You have the option of selecting 1 of 3 types of tasting; a standard flight tasting ($5), a premium tasting (brandy, cocktails or a premium whisky $10) or a paired tasting (spirits and truffles $15). I selected the whisky flight and was pleased with their three different organic whiskies. Also really liked that they give you a glass of water and plenty of refills with their tastings. A hydrated whiskey drinker is a happy whiskey drinker! They have a bunch of merchandise available for purchase, besides the typical shirts, hats, flasks, etc you would expect to promote the brand, they also have some neat stuff like books about moonshine, house made bitters, maple syrups and tonic. I'd also be interested in coming back for a tour, we were there right at the end of the day, so they were closing up shop, but their website shows that they have tours and tastings available for purchase. If you are in the area CCDC is a neat place to stop if you want something other than wine or beer in a town that is full of great options for both.

This is an awesome friendly distillery. It's a shame Virginia ABC limits you to only be flight per person. It's best to pre-order online ahead of time , but you can just pay there. The standard flight is $5, you'll get 3 shots of Catoctin Creek Mosby's Spirit (white whiskey/moon shine), Roundstone Rye, and Watershed Gin. The cocktail flight is $10, I got the Bloody Mosby (their take on a Bloody Mary), Horse's Neck (whiskey and ginger ale), and Toes in the Sand (whiskey, OJ and bitters). mmmmm delicious. (See the picture of the menu and flight I posted). The Bloody Mosby is spicy and an amazing drink. I would definitely recommend visiting this place.

Great booze, friendly staff, clean and cute facility. Covid-safe. I loved the cocktail flight.

Had a great time at this cute distilling company. Love that they have both liquor and cocktail samples. Very friendly bartenders willing to give a lot of local suggestions. Also appreciate the chocolate truffles and they they let you bring outside food.

Does everyone know what the owners, Becky and Scott, are doing and have been doing for the community and for the local restaurant scene during Pandemia? These are amazing people. Not only do they make the best rye whisky (THE BEST RYE, say it with me), they clearly love their community. This sounds corny, I'm sure but it's true. When the coronavirus crisis started, Catoctin Creek switched gears and ramped up their distillery to produce hand sanitizer instead of delicious rye whisky. They didn't have to do that. And ... typical of this place, they cut BS Government red tape with a machete to make it all work. MANY of our favorite restaurants are hurting and going under and could not pay for the private barrels that they had chosen from Catoctin Creek so the distillery basically blended the various private barrel picks together and announced their Infinity Barrel Benefit Project - 100% of their profits from the Infinity bottles will go to charities supporting out-of-work and struggling restaurants, bars, and their employees. That's amazing. Hunter S. Thompson said "Good people drink good beer." I'd like to add "Good people make good whisky." Fantastic people who make fantastic rye whisky. You owe it to yourself to stop by, see how it's made, and purchase a bottle.

In DC's wine country, right in the heart of Northern Virginia's wine region stands this awesome distillery. Stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon and didn't know about a bottling workshop they had that same morning so missed that. They do that once every month and it sounds fun so will need to be on the look out for it. We wanted to do the tour which is done on the hour. We got here about 12:40 and the lady behind the counter welcomed us and gave the menu. She informed us that the tour would happen at about 1pm. So we started with the tasting. You can do 1 flight per person per visit/day. About 1pm, a group of guys came in who had an appointment for a private tour so the lady informed us that our tour would be soon after theirs. That was no problem, it was a complimentary free tour for us so no issue waiting. While waiting we tried more flights. This time we tried the whiskey flight and cocktail flights--tried all the cocktails from the list. My favorite were Sazerac, General Mayhem and Bloody Mosby...I'm not a huge fan of bloody Marys but this was good and became a quick favorite! They apparently also have seasonal liquors/cocktails and change it up seasonally. The tour was nice and I like that it's complimentary!

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is a welcome addition to the distillery scene in northern Virginia. I stumbled upon this distillery when riding through Purcellville with a couple of buddies and we booked a tour of the distillery. The tour was rather disappointing as there's honestly not much to see (you can see the entire thing front to back in a few minutes). However, it's the never-ending compassion of the staff and their commitment to great service and the art of distilling that earns Catoctin Creek a place in each local's heart. Walk in and you're greeted with a high-ceiling ambiance that resembles Industrial-age aesthetics. Have a seat at the bar or any of the open-lobby tables and you instantly feel like you're being invited into someone's home. There's a ton of whiskies/bourbons to choose from -- Catoctin Creek even produces their own gin. While I wasn't crazy about any particular spirit of theirs, the cocktails flights are pretty cool. You can make great conversation with one of the bartenders-- or even one of the managing members of the distilling company. The only real downside is that they don't offer food; I'm not a fan of drinking without eating-- it just doesn't seem right. They do let you bring outside food however, which is great. If you're looking for a few good drinks or just want to hang out in a cool spot, definitely wander into Catoctin Creek-- you might just end up staying for a while.

I purchased a Groupon for the Catoctin Creek Distillery tour and tasting for four people. The tour was a bit underwhelming - the first part of it discussed the new building and all the issues they had making improvements after purchasing it. The rest of the history was far more interesting, as was the whiskey-making process. I just found it very bizarre to go on a distillery tour and first hear all about the roof and drainage problems they had to fix. It seemed like they were just reaching for things to talk about. So if you go to this distillery, I'd only participate in the tour if you can do so for free. Otherwise, just use the money for an upgraded tasting instead. In addition, the groupon was supposed to include two souvenir shot glasses, which I did not receive. But I forgot to ask about them, and on the drive home I chalked it up to me having enough junk in my kitchen cabinets. But if you're a person who likes keeping armies of shot glasses, certainly do remind them if you purchased this groupon deal! As for the whiskey, gin, and brandy... I can't say I was a big fan of their whiskey, and I greatly disliked their gin. They mentioned the gin was not traditional gin (they add coriander), so perhaps it was too untraditional for me! The brandy flight was significantly better - I would recommend this. And if I could go back in time, I would have tried the cocktail flight. The whiskey and gin just weren't smooth enough. When ordering your flight also note that ABC law only allows you to order one flight per person. So choose carefully! Or do what I did - go with someone you don't mind sharing drinks with so you can sample a couple extra items. The distillery itself was nice. There's a decent amount of seating. And they offer plenty of little gifts for purchase. However, I wasn't particularly impressed by their standard flight and left without purchasing any of their liquors. But I really do love the fact that they are organic, kosher, as local as possible, and have solar panels - it also made for a very fun stop during a day trip to Purcellville.

Cool people. Great whiskey. Stopped by after getting a burger across the street, and ended up buying a nice bottle.

Hubby and I came a few months ago as a birthday surprise for him. We did the 30 minute tour/briefing of their production process and then sat at the bar for a tasting. We had gone during the week so there were just a handful of people there. I was pregnant at the time so I couldn't enjoy their drinks, but hubbs very much liked it! He discovered his couple favorites and liked the experience. I don't think they had chocolate pairings at the time we were there (because I definitely would've taken care of the chocolate part!), and I wish they had some snacky-type things but overall it wasn't a big deal. I don't know that we would return unless we were showing it to visiting guests, but it was well worth the trip and we had fun!

Terrible, Terrible service- and very prejudice to certain life styles of people. we went in with a large group and were told that they didn't like the vibe of some of the people with us - Seriously ? - it was obvious how prejudice this man was to certain types of people and completely unacceptable behavior. the minute our friend started talking he formed a opinion against him and his partner and told them to leave. will never come back and will tell everyone about the experience. thank you for making our holiday event terrible.

I had tried Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye before. When I learned the distillery was so close to the DC metro area, I had to go for a visit. I showed up on a Saturday afternoon hoping to get a tour and tasting. I got there right after the tour started. Luckily, they brought me right in to join the tour in progress. Very interesting! The gentleman giving the tour was very good and informative. After the tour, I went to the bar and did a tasting. You have to pay to taste, which is different from some of the other places I've been. That's the only reason for four stars vs. five. It's good, though. Catoctin makes a great product. The trip was definitely worth it!

Catoctin Creek produces a small range of excellent spirits in an absolutely beautiful place, run by a friendly and welcoming staff. The Roundstone Rye had great flavor and was thoroughly enjoyable on its own or mixed in the distillery's creative cocktails. The Mosby's Spirit white whiskey was a bit harsh for me, but it was solid enough that I could appreciate its quality. The Watershed gin, meanwhile, truly stood out to me because it was the _first_ gin I've ever enjoyed. (I can't say what that means for those of you who already like gin, but this one worked for me. I now have a bottle at home and will have to sort out what to do with it because I've never before been in the position of _wanting_ gin!) The bottles are definitely on the pricy side, but they really are full of goodness. Located on Purcellville's relatively peaceful main thoroughfare, the renovated building clearly shows the successful effort to retain the old materials, structure, and character, and the high ceilings and plentiful windows allow loads of natural light. The front doors open onto a large tasting and sales area, from which the bottling area is visible through windows on one side and wrapping behind the back. If you have a chance, participate in a bottling. The staff is fun and patient, and it is a great time trying your hand at the various small and 'large' (or "less-small"?) steps involved in a by-hand bottling operation.

What could possibly be wrong with this place? Their tours are fun and you might learn a thing. If you're more interested in the drink then try out one of their cocktail flights where they'll throw at you their most recent cocktail concoctions that they're working up. I, a firm believer in the religious powers of an Old Fashioned, found their Coffee Old Fashioned something from a fairy-tale. I've been trying to make it myself at home and can't find the exact mixture yet (so I guess I'll just have to go back and try it again).

Amazing! Took SO, as a surprise as he's a whiskey drinker, he loved it. We did the Flight Tasting and the Dinner at the Distillery, while we didn't enjoy the taste of the whiskeys offered in the flight we thoroughly enjoyed the cocktails and food served at dinner. The atmosphere is really nice, exposed brick barn yard feel, the owners/husband and wife duo are really nice the catering staff was friendly and professional. The food provided was catered by The Wandering Chef and it was really good! All in all a great experience, would definitely recommend! Will be returning for a Bottling Workshop.

We came for a bottling event, which they invite the public to participate on a monthly basis. We had a lot of fun. Scott, Beckie, Eddie and Luke were tremendous hosts and very informative. They specialize in Rye and Gin, which aren't normally on my list of preferred spirits, especially gin. Suffice it to say there's a unflattering history to my 37 year abstinence from gin. I enjoyed picking up the history behind why they choose Rye and Gin. I'll let Scott and company tell you when you go their. They make their spirits totally from organic sourced-grains, which adds to the quality of their spirits. Both Ryes were very good and I look forward to making a Bloody Mosby with the Mosby's Spirit. I also enjoyed sipping the Roundstone Rye. I also bought some of the gin, but not form myself as I still fear the stuff. My brother in law will enjoy for martinis. The old Buick dealership building really adds to the environment and atmosphere. I like that they were able to keep the original glass in the upper windows. Even the bathrooms are nice and spacious. If you enjoy visiting micro breweries or distilleries, and you live in NoVa or Metro Maryland, this is a great place to visit for the tour, the tastings and the cocktails.

Just randomly stumbled into this place after getting lost in wine country and it is by far a total random gem!!! What a great find!! Great vibe, great spirits, and our waitress / bartender (gal with glasses and a ponytail) awesome! The taster flights of whiskey and cocktails was supremely well done. Just the perfect amount of alcohol to make your afternoon a bit happier :) totally worth the side trip!!!

Did a tour here a while back and the whiskey and chocolate tasting. The pours were generous and the chocolates were awesome. Family feel in this place. The tasting room is small, trendy and cozy. I would recommend this place to others.

We enjoyed a fun and educative distillery tour with Leanne, our most sage tour guide, who not only offered a detailed explanation of the distillation and fermentation processes with characteristically dry wit, but also regaled us with stories of her experiences with Catoctin and scientific insights. We finished our tour with some exceptional sample flights at the bar. All in all, an excellent experience.

Tasty Education! Wifey and I snuck out of work Wednesday afternoon for the tour and tasting - great time to go, easy parking next door, six of us in total for the tour. Learned a lot about the relationships between whiskey, gin, and brandy. The ability to choose from different types of tasting flights was terrific -- we both chose the brandy flight with a cocktail chaser. A full hour activity, would definitely repeat with friends and guests.

We've been to almost all of different "Art of the Cocktail" classes at Catoctin Creek Distillery and each one has been informative and fun. The best part is you get to sample the cocktails you've just learned how to make. Hearing the history of each cocktail is quite interesting and you can take home the recipe for each of the cocktails you've enjoyed. After the class, you can purchase many of the cocktail ingredients such as bitters and syrups along with bottles of their excellent distilled spirits as well as books filled with cocktail recipes. We've also been to several of the cocktail pairing dinners as well. The cocktails are delicious and pair well with the food they're served with. The staff is friendly and welcoming which make it a nice place to spend time while in Purcellville.