Epic PA Distillery Hop: Tasting Bourbons & Ryes at Stoll & Wolfe + Thistle Finch! (Vlog Review)

Описание: 🍂 Join me on an epic Pennsylvania distillery hop in this vlog-style adventure through Stoll & Wolfe and Thistle Finch – two hidden gems reviving the Keystone State's storied whiskey heritage! I dive into flights of their bold bourbons and ryes, tasting everything from heirloom Rosen rye to unique wheat-infused expressions, all while exploring their historic spots and chatting with the pros. Is PA the next big thing in craft whiskey? Watch to find out!

First stop: Thistle Finch in Lancaster, PA – the county's oldest operating distillery, housed in a turn-of-the-20th-century building on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990. They specialize in small-batch spirits using traditional methods, with their flagship Small Batch White Rye Whiskey leading to the Straight Rye (unique mash bill of rye, wheat, and malted barley; aged at least 2 years in charred oak; copper pot distilled) bursting with charming, mixable flavors like spice and subtle sweetness. Don't miss their innovative infusions like coffee bean or black pepper whiskey! The tasting room vibes are top-notch, perfect for flights and stories from knowledgeable staff.
Pro tip: Plan a day trip – both are just minutes apart in Lancaster County. Check stollandwolfe.com and thistlefinch.com for hours, tours (Stoll & Wolfe offers daily tastings; Thistle Finch has events like live music), and bottle availability. As of November 2025, their latest releases are hot – grab 'em before they're gone!

Then over to Stoll & Wolfe in Lititz, PA – founded in 2016 by Dick Stoll (legendary ex-Michter's master distiller) and Erik Wolfe to resurrect Pennsylvania's pre-Prohibition rye legacy dating back to 1753. They craft grain-to-glass with local heirloom Rosen rye, offering standouts like their 90-proof Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey (60% rye, 30% corn, 10% malt mash bill, non-chill filtered) with notes of spice, fruit, and oak; the award-winning Blend of Straight Bourbon & Rye (93 points, "Excellent, Highly Recommended" in 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge); and limited 4-Year Single Barrel Rosen Rye (106.5 proof, $120, just 220 bottles). Their American Whiskey blends 20% PA rye with 80% sourced bourbon for a smooth, versatile pour. With a cozy tasting room and creative cocktails, it's a must for rye fans – open for tours and tastings!

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Arriving at Thistle Finch
0:50 - Tasting Flight: Ryes & Bourbons
6:44 - Rye Old Fashioned
9:30 - Hop to Stoll & Wolfe
10:30 - Flight Review: Unique Ryes & Infusions
14:20 - Final Thoughts & Scores

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