Maryland Distillers Guild

Maryland 5 Star Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase powered by Grow & Fortify
2022-10-15 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fair Hill, 4600 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Would you like to sip on local wine, sample craft beer or spirits while watching our CCI5* riders gallop around the cross country on Saturday? Then attending our Beer, Wine and Spirits Showcase is perfect for you! We have an amazing lineup of local wineries, breweries, and distilleries, so be sure to buy your tickets and sample them all! This year there will be a large screen with sitting area available.The Beer, Wine and Spirits Showcase will be held on Saturday (the 15th) from 12PM – 4PM. Tickets are $25 and are available now or for purchase at the BWS Showcase entrance. A valid ticket for the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory is required.

Hops & Harvest Festival
2022-10-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
The Hops & Harvest Festival returns to Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods for 2022.
This year’s lineup features more than 100 Maryland beers, wines, spirits, live entertainment, artisan, vendors, fresh local eateries, games and more! Check out the vendor list and make your plan for the day.
Featuring live performances by DJ Chris Tharp, Miss Moon Rising, and the Kelly Bell Band, the entertainment lineup for this festival is great! Enjoy activities like cornhole and bear pong while letting the littles ones play in the children’s area.
For 2022, Hops & Harvest is running a single extended festival session from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Get your tickets to Hops & Harvest TODAY.

Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival
2022-07-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Montgomery County Ag Fair, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, United States
Grow & Fortify is thrilled to bring the Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival back to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. We’re hosting dozens of members of the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Distillers Guild, and the Maryland Wineries Association together for an afternoon of delicious local beverage tasting and fun!

Stroll the Montgomery County Fairgrounds while exploring and sampling local beer, wine, and spirits from dozens of local makers. Be sure to check out the featured cider and mead producers showcasing their innovative and unique products. Live music and an assortment of fantastic food trucks round out this fun, all-local festival.

Admission to this event includes sampling and you’re encouraged to purchase packs and bottles of these great products to take home!
VIP Passes are available for $60 and VIP pass holders gain early entry to the event at 12:00 pm — take a little bit more time without lines to explore and sample your favorite breweries, wineries, and distilleries!
General Admission Passes are $45 and GA pass holders get access to the festival at 1:00 pm. Enjoy samples from dozens of local alcohol producers and find the right bottles and cans to purchase and bring home!

ORDER YOUR PASSES IN ADVANCE AND SAVE SOME $$$

Spring Spirits Soiree
2022-03-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Frederick Arts Council Art Center, 5 E Second St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Sip locally produced spirits and sample handmade cocktails in a newly renovated art space in the heart of Historic Downtown Frederick.

Join local distilleries and the Maryland Distillers Guild for an afternoon of sipping, sampling, and fun. The 2022 Spring Spirits Soiree features dozens of unique and locally produced distilled spirits, hand-made cocktails and small-batch non-alcoholic mixers.
This afternoon of sampling and exploration will be hosted at the Art Center, a new events and arts space located in Downtown Frederick. Paired with jazzy tunes from the Shawn Dennison Trio, this art space is the perfect place to have a multi-sensory experience.
Immerse yourself and taste an incredible lineup of products from local distilleries at the Spring Spirits Soiree.

Spirits & Cocktails Sampling
Sample spirits and cocktails from local distilleries and find a few new offerings to load up your home bar. Each distillery will offer sales of bottles, to-go. If you sample a cocktail you love, feel free to purchase a full drink directly from the distillery.
Participating Distilleries
Here’s the lineup of distilleries presenting at the Spring Spirits Soiree. This list keeps growing, so check back for updates!

Baltimore Spirits Company
Butterfly Spirits
Dragon Distillery
Gray Wolf Spirits
LYON RUM
McClintock Distilling Co.
Meinelschmidt Distillery
MISCellaneous Distillery
Old Line Spirits Co.
Painted Stave Distilling Co.
Rosie Cheeks Distillery
Sagamore Spirit
Shmidt Spirits
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
Twin Valley Distillers

Event Vendors
Mingle with local small business owners and artisans throughout the event. Whether you’re seeking artisanal cocktail mixers or unique household trimmings, our collection of participating vendors is certain to offer something perfect for you!
Be sure to visit our growing list of participating vendors:

Cane Collective, handcrafted mixers
Raw Blossom, handmade soaps
Grama’s Couch Creations, artisan crafts
Ramblin Rose Art Studio, fine art prints

Maryland Distillers Guild Disclosure and Waiver
The Maryland Distillers Guild invites you to experience Maryland spirits responsibly. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our attendees, we reserve the right to refuse service of alcohol or excuse attendees from our events, at any time.
COVID- 19 Policy
All guidelines required by the Frederick County government, the City of Frederick, or our venue will be mandated at the Spring Spirits Soiree.
By attending the Spring Spirits Soiree and/or purchasing tasting passes, you are agreeing to the Maryland Distillers Guild’s COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment.
Photography & Videography Implied Release
The Maryland Distillers Guild (MDG) documents each of its events with digital photography, still photography, audio, and video for promotional and archival use.
By entering this Maryland Distillers Guild event, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts, promotions, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by MDG. The Maryland Distillers Guild, its officers, employees, and each and all persons involved are released from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings.
By entering this Maryland Distillers Guild event, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by MDG or the person or entity designated to do so by MDG.
Maryland Distillers Guild Event Code of Conduct
All event participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others. This applies to all attendees, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and staff. Participants violating these rules will be asked to leave at the sole discretion of Grow & Fortify or our event partners.

Spirits of Southern Maryland
2021-11-13 13:30 - 19:00 | PAX River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653, United States
2021 Spirits of Southern Maryland
Get out to the PAX River Naval Air Museum and sample delicious, locally distilled spirits and cocktails at this annual tasting event.
Hey Southern Maryland, are you ready?
Join the Maryland Distillers Guild for this annual event, showcasing the innovation and creativity of the distilleries who call the Free State home.
Come out to the PAX River Naval Air Museum to sample incredible distilled products, learn about preparing unique cocktails, and experience hand-crafted cocktail mixers–all while learning about this awesome local industry.
At this event, we’re offering two General Admission tasting sessions. The first session is from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and the second session is from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. If you would like a bit more time to sample and explore, consider upgrading to a VIP Tasting Pass and get into your session a half-hour early.

Featuring product sampling from:

Baltimore Spirits Company
Gray Wolf Spirits
LYON RUM
MISCellaneous Distillery
Old Line Spirits
Painted Stave Distilling
Shmidt Spirits
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Twin Valley Distillers
…and more!

Each attendee of the 2021 Spirits of Southern Maryland event receives a souvenir Maryland Distillers Guild tasting glass. Additional glasses are available for purchase!

Click here for full event details and ticket information.

Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival
2021-10-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Montgomery County Ag Fair, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, United States
Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival

Grow & Fortify is thrilled to bring the inaugural Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. We’re bringing dozens of members of the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Distillers Guild, and the Maryland Wineries Association together for an afternoon of delicious local beverages and fun!
Come stroll the Montgomery County Fairgrounds while exploring and sampling local beer, wine, and spirits. Be sure to check out the featured cider and mead producers showcasing their innovative and unique products. Live music and an assortment of awesome food trucks round out this fun, all-local festival.
Admission to this event includes sampling and you’re encouraged to purchase packs and bottles of these great products to take home!
VIP Passes are available for $60 and VIP pass holders gain early entry to the event at 12:00 pm — take a little bit more time without lines to explore and sample your favorite breweries, wineries, and distilleries!
General Admission Passes are $45 and GA pass holders get access to the festival at 1:00 pm. Enjoy samples from dozens of local alcohol producers and find the right bottles and cans to purchase and bring home!

Participating Breweries
1623 Brewing Co. • Astro Lab Brewing • Baile Farm Brewery (brewery in-planning) • Evolution Craft Brewing • Guinness Open Gate Brewery • Gypsy Brewing Company • Idiom Brewing Co. • Joyhound Beer Co. • Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co. • Mobtown Brewing • Nepenthe Brewing Company • Peabody Heights Brewery • Pherm Brewing Co. • Prospect Point Brewing • Silver Branch Brewing Company • Smoketown Brewing Co. • Steinhardt Brewing Company • True Respite Brewing Company • Waredaca Brewing Company
Participating Cider Makers
Distillery Lane Ciderworks
Participating Distilleries
American Shochu Company • Baltimore Spirits Company • BlueDyer Distilling Co. • East Road Beverage • Fordham Lee Distillery • Gray Wolf Spirits • Jamaica’s Finest Rum • LYON RUM • McClintock Distilling • MISCellaneous Distillery • Painted Stave Distilling • Shmidt Spirits • Tenth Ward Distilling Company • Tobacco Barn Distillery • Twin Valley Distillers
Participating Mead Makers
Clear Skies Meadery • Maryland Meadworks
Participating Wineries
Cove Point Winery • Linganore Winecellars • Loew Vineyards • Misfit Winery • Olney Winery • The Urban Winery of Silver Spring

Local Food Vendors
Grab a bite to eat and support these great local businesses!

Grizzly Mountain Grill
Myra’s New Orleans Food
Pop-Up Poutine & Patisserie

Local Artisans & Vendors

Cane Collective
Flirty 30 Boutique
Green Papaya
Gross Mendelsohn & Associates
Kinda Jerky Really Nutty
The MoCo Show
Red Mosaic Jewelry & The Simple Closet
Valencia Glass
Visit MoCo

Live Music Performances
Enjoy live music performances from great local musicians!

Justin Trawick and the Common Good
Unity Reggae Band

Designated Driver Tent | Sponsored by Pepsi

Designated Drivers are invited to visit the Designated Driver Tent, sponsored by Pepsi.

Additional Support From
Henry Martin Law
HomeLight

Maryland 5 Star Beer, Wine, & Spirits Showcase
2021-10-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Fair Hill, 4600 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Cheers to a Saturday spent in the country! Join us from 12-5PM on Saturday, October 16th for a unique opportunity to sample the best and brightest of what local breweries, wineries and distilleries have to offer! The Maryland 5 Star Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase, powered by Grow & Fortify, is a thoughtfully curated tasting event featuring local Beer, Wine and Spirits.
Taste something you like? On-site sales will be available! On-site consumption outside of the Showcase is not permitted, but a complimentary bottle check will be available while you explore the rest of the event, competition and venue!
Individuals under 21 years of age will be permitted into the Showcase, but can not participate. Valid ID will be required for Showcase participation and will be checked at the Showcase entrance.
A Showcase Ticket is NOT inclusive of Saturday General Admission. For access to the rest of the event venue and the excitement of 5 Star and 3 Star Cross Country, check out the Saturday Bundle – a discounted package inclusive of a Saturday General Admission Ticket AND a Showcase Ticket!

Wanderland
2021-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Shrine of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Rd., Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
Cozy up under the evergreens and settle in for a magical night, including samples of locally crafted beer, wine & spirits, and music by the one and only Caleb Stine!
Located in Ellicott City, the Shrine of St. Anthony is the perfect venue to host a casual, intimate, and elevated tasting experience. Meet dozens of members of the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Wineries Association, and the Maryland Distillers Guild while sampling and learning about their unique and delicious offerings. All pass holders will receive a commemorative tasting glass.
Grab a blanket and pack your camp chair, make yourself comfortable, and enjoy an evening in Wanderland.
Each of our participating craft beverage producers will be offering products to sample and will be selling full-pours!
Early Bird Wanderland Passes: $55, valid until August 7, 2021.
Ticket details via the link below.

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Participating Breweries

1623 Brewing Co.
Checkerspot Brewing Company
Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Gypsy Brewing Company
Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co.
Manor Hill Brewing
Mobtown Brewing
Monocacy Brewing Co.
Monument City Brewing

Pickett Brewing Company
True Respite Brewing Company

Participating Wineries

Linganore Winecellars
The Urban Winery of Silver Spring

Participating Distilleries

Baltimore Spirits Company
East Road Beverages
Gray Wolf Spirits
Lost Ark Distilling
LYON RUM
MISCellaneous Distillery
Painted Stave Distillery
Sagamore Spirit
Twin Valley Distilleries

Participating Food Trucks

Bull on the Loose
Blowfish Poke
Jackson’s Bakery

Live Music
Caleb Stine will be on hand to perform his local flavor of live entertainment.
From Caleb Stine’s website:
Caleb Stine is an American Artist known for his performance, songwriting, and visual art. The BALTIMORE SUN has called Caleb the “lynchpin of the Baltimore folk scene.” Flying just below mainstream radar, Stine has released over ten albums, scored music for films, acted Off-Broadway, and played guitar with Vieux Farka Toure. Catch a live show and you’ll leave happier.
Presenting Partner
Thank you to UHY, LLP for their support of this event.

Wanderer Partners
Events like Wanderland rely on the generous support of all of our partners. Thank you to Ninety Thirty at Rockland Estate and Tarantino Engineering Consultants for their Wanderer Patner contributions.

Rover Partners
Thanks to Havoc Brew Supply and Mid-Atlantic Craft Beverage Insurance for their support of Wanderland!

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Spirits of Southern Maryland 2020
2020-02-22 14:00 - 19:00 | PAX River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653, United States
Explore Maryland Spirits at PAX River Naval Air Museum
Join the Maryland Distillers Guild for this annual event, showcasing the innovation and creativity of the distilleries who call the Free State home.
Come out to the PAX River Naval Air Museum to sample incredible distilled spirits, learn about preparing unique cocktails, and experience hand-crafted cocktail mixers–all while learning about this awesome local industry.
More than a dozen Maryland distilleries will gather to share their stories, and their spirits, with you.
Featuring the following Maryland Distillers Guild members:

American Shochu Company
Beach Time Distilling
Blue Dyer Distilling Co.
Blackwater Distilling
Gray Wolf Craft Distilling
Lyon Distilling Co.
McClintock Distilling
MISCellaneous Distillery
Old Line Spirits
Painted Stave Distilling
Sagamore Spirits
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
The Baltimore Spirits Company
Tobacco Barn Distilling
Twin Valley Distillers

… more distilleries coming soon.
We’re offering two General Admission sessions to this great gathering. The first session is from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and the second session is from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. If you would like a bit more time to sample and explore, consider upgrading to a VIP Tasting Pass and get into your session a half-hour early.
Each attendee of the 2020 Spirits of Southern Maryland event receives a souvenir Maryland Distillers Guild tasting glass.
GET YOUR PASSES HERE.
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Maryland Spirits Month
2019-11-01 00:00 - 2019-11-30 23:59 | MD
WHAT IS MARYLAND SPIRITS MONTH?
November 2019 marks the 2nd Annual Maryland Spirits Month–a statewide celebration of Maryland’s distilling and spirits industry. Maryland Spirits Month highlights the local businesses throughout the Free State that produce delightful and innovative distilled spirits. Whether your palate prefers the spice of rye whiskey or the sweet hints of rum, members of the Maryland Distillers Guild produce spirits for you! For full details about Maryland Spirits Month, click here

2019 Frederick Spirits Festival
2019-04-20 14:00 - 18:00 | Frederick County Fairgrounds Building 14A, 797 E Patrick St., Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Come out to the Frederick Fairgrounds for an evening of cocktails and distilled spirits samples from Maryland distilleries at the Frederick Craft Spirits Festival, sponsored by Uncapped. Distillery representatives will be on hand to discuss how their spirits are made, which spirits make up their portfolios, and how to use these delicious spirits in hand-crafted cocktails at home. Oh, yeah, you can purchase full cocktails and bottles of your favorite Maryland spirits at this festival, too!

Crafting Pass – $55
(Early Bird Pricing Ends April 1)
Crafting Passes are great for enthusiasts of craft cocktails that are seeking the chance to get hands-on and mix some great drinks! Not only do Crafting Pass holders get entry to the Frederick Spirits Festival, you’re also pre-registered for a seminar on building delicious cocktails–presented by Tory Pratt of Pratt Standard Cocktail Company. Your Crafting Pass includes entry to the Frederick Spirits Festival, registration in a cocktail-making seminar*, spirits samples, and a souvenir tasting glass.
*registration for cocktail-making seminar will be sent via email one week prior to the event.
Tasting Pass – $40
(Early Bird Pricing Ends April 1)
Tasting Passes to the Frederick Spirits Festival are great for fans of delicious mixed drinks and distilled spirits. Meet the makers behind your favorite Maryland Spirits and sample a variety of vodkas, gins, rums, whiskeys, and cordials! Your Tasting Pass includes entry to the Frederick Spirits Festival, spirits samples, and a souvenir tasting glass..

Maryland Spirits Month Tasting Event
2018-11-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro, 11011 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD, 20705, United States
Join members of the Maryland Distillers Guild for the sixth of 6 retail tasting experiences hosted by Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro in Annapolis.
Maryland Distillers Guild members to be presenting at this tasting include:

Gray Wolf Distilling
Lyon Distilling
More TBD

Maryland Spirits Month Tasting Event
2018-11-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro, 11011 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD, 20705, United States
Join members of the Maryland Distillers Guild for the fifth of 6 retail tasting experiences hosted by Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro in Annapolis.
Maryland Distillers Guild members to be presenting at this tasting include:

American Shochu Co.
Sagamore Spirit
Tenth Ward Distilling

Maryland Spirits Month Tasting Event
2018-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro, 11011 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD, 20705, United States
Join members of the Maryland Distillers Guild for the fourth of 6 retail tasting experiences hosted by Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro in Annapolis.
Maryland Distillers Guild members to be presenting at this tasting include:

Baltimore Spirits Company
Potapsco Ditilling Company
Tobacco Barn Distillery

Maryland Spirits Month Tasting Event
2018-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro, 11011 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD, 20705, United States
Join members of the Maryland Distillers Guild for the third of 6 retail tasting experiences hosted by Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro in Annapolis.
Maryland Distillers Guild members to be presenting at this tasting include:

MISCellaneous Distilling
Seacrets Distilling
More TBD

Proof: Maryland Spirits and Cocktails
2018-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
Proof: Maryland Spirits and Cocktails is an inaugural event celebrating Maryland Spirits Month. Join members of the Maryland Distillers Guild for this great event.
Learn about crafting delicious cocktails from our member distillers and attend a small-batch seminar, presented by Tory Pratt of Pratt Standard Cocktail Company, where you’ll learn about the art of mixers and fashioning the best sour cocktails around.
Attending Maryland Distillers Guild members include:

Blackwater Distilling
Gray Wolf Craft Distilling
Lyon Distilling
McClintock Distilling
MISCellaneous Distillery
Old Line Spirits
Patapsco Distilling Company
Sagamore Spirits
Seacrets Distilling Company
Spirits of Patriots
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
The Baltimore Spirits Company
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Twin Valley Distillers

Maryland Spirits Month Tasting Event
2018-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro, 11011 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD, 20705, United States
Join members of the Maryland Distillers Guild for the second of 6 retail tasting experiences hosted by Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro in Annapolis.
Maryland Distillers Guild members to be presenting at this tasting include:

Blackwater Distilling
Blue Dyer Distilling
Springfield Manor Distillery

Startup Seminar: Brewery / Winery / Distillery - Leonardtown
2018-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | College of Southern Maryland, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD, 20650, United States
Join Kevin Atticks and Janna Howley for a seminar to discuss starting a brewery, winery or distillery in Maryland. Kevin serves as Executive Director of the Brewers Association of Maryland, Maryland Wineries Association & the Maryland Distillers Guild. Janna is the Director of Operations for Grow & Fortify.
Included in the discussion:
• Planning & Zoning
• County or City Permitting
• Federal, State & Local Alcohol Licensing
• Sourcing or Growing Local Agricultural Inputs
• Marketing & Sales Opportunities
• Legislation & Industry Efforts
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Light food and beverage will be available.
Sponsored by Grow & Fortify, MidAtlantic Farm Credit, and Visit St. Mary’s. Proceeds from registration fund industry education.
Have questions about Startup Seminar: Brewery / Winery / Distillery – Leonardtown? Contact Grow & Fortify

Maryland Spirits Month Tasting Event
2018-11-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, 3920, 111 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Join members of the Maryland Distillers Guild for a retail tasting experience hosted by Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits in Annapolis.
Maryland Distillers Guild members to be presenting include:

Baltimore Whiskey Company
Blackwater Distilling
Blue Dyer Distilling
Gray Wolf Distilling
Lyon Distilling
McClintock Distilling
MISCellaneous Distilling
Old Line Spirits
Sagamore Spirit
Seacrets Distilling
Tenth Ward Distilling
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Twin Valley Distillers

Maryland Spirits Month Tasting Event
2018-11-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro, 11011 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD, 20705, United States
Join members of the Maryland Distillers Guild for the first of 6 retail tasting experiences hosted by Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, & Bistro in Annapolis.
Maryland Distillers Guild members to be presenting at this tasting include:

McClintock Distilling
Old Line Spirits
Twin Valley Distillers

Startup Seminar: Brewery / Winery / Distillery - Frederick
2018-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join Kevin Atticks and Janna Howley for a seminar to discuss starting a brewery, winery or distillery in Maryland. Kevin serves as Executive Director of the Brewers Association of Maryland, Maryland Wineries Association & the Maryland Distillers Guild. Janna is the Director of Operations for Grow & Fortify.
Included in the discussion:
• Planning & Zoning
• County or City Permitting
• Federal, State & Local Alcohol Licensing
• Sourcing or Growing Local Agricultural Inputs
• Marketing & Sales Opportunities
• Legislation & Industry Efforts
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Light food and beverage will be available.
Hosted by the Hood College Graduate School. Sponsored by Grow & Fortify, MidAtlantic Farm Credit, and City of Frederick Department of Economic Development. Proceeds from registration fund industry education.
Have questions about Startup Seminar: Brewery / Winery / Distillery – Frederick? Contact Grow & Fortify

Spirits of Maryland: Baltimore
2018-06-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
PLACE: Baltimore Museum of Industry – Pavilion
DATE: Sunday, June 3, 2018
TIME: 12:00-3:00pm

Attendees must present a valid 21+ ID at enterence • Event held rain or shine • Tickets non-refunable
Join the Maryland Distillers Guild at the Baltimore Museum of Industry for an afternoon of Baltimore heritage and innovation! This rare opportunity to taste & purchase Maryland craft spirits from across the state will take place alongside Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and feature tastings of Maryland spirits, live music, small bites, full access to the museum and new this year, freshly shucked oysters available for purchase!

GENERAL ADMISSION • $35 ($45 at the door)
Pass includes:
Admission to the event/access to live music & bites
Samples from all attending distilleries
Signature MDG tasting glass
Full access to the museum

>> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS <<

DESIGNATED DRIVER • $10
Pass includes:
Admission to the event/access to live music & bites
Full access to the museum

OYSTERS
Freshly shucked oysters will be available for purchase at the event from The Local Oyster. More details TBA!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Jason Ager Music

PARTICIPATING DISTILLERIES
American Shochu Company
Blackwater Distilling
BlueDyer Distilling Co.
Gray Wolf Craft Distilling
Lyon Distilling Talbot County
McClintock Distilling
MISCellaneous Distillery
Old Line Spirits
Patapsco Distilling Company
Painted Stave Distilling
Sagamore Spirit
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
The Baltimore Whiskey Company
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Twin Valley Distillers

The Oyster Recovery Partnership & the BMI
This years event is being held in partnership with The Oyster Recovery Partnership. ORP will share info on oyster restoration efforts taking place in the Chesapeake Bay. They will also circulate the collected shell from the event through their shell recycling program, to be reused as host shells for planting more oysters into the Chesapeake Bay.
What’s the connection, you ask?
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is housed in the Platt & Company Oyster Packing building, one of the earliest industrial sites in Locust Point. Built circa 1865 by Landra Beach Platt, the site now represents one of the last remaining cannery buildings in Baltimore. A prime location for canning, Baltimore has the westernmost port on the East coast granting good railway and ocean access. Chesapeake Bay oysters arrived by boat, were processed at this site, and sold all over the world as “Platt’s Tiger Brand.” In the off season, workers canned fruits and vegetables. Visitors are invited to walk across the late 19th century floorboards and imagine themselves working in the canning industry that once boomed in Charm City. (You can read an architectural history here or see a video about the Cannery here.)

Become a Member of the BMI!
Become a member of the Baltimore Museum of Industry and enjoy free museum admission, members-only behind-the-scenes tours of local businesses such as Domino Sugars, discounts on special events, in our Gift Shop, and at local restaurants and attractions as well as participating museums across the country. For more information please visit thebmi.org

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors!

And our Partners!

Frederick Craft Spirits Festival
2018-04-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Frederick County Fairgrounds Building 14A, 797 E Patrick St., Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Saturday, April 21 • 2-6pm
The Frederick Fairgrounds – 797 E Patrick St, Frederick
Sample spirits from more than 10 of Maryland’s finest distilleries . All tickets include a complimentary rocks glass and access to 10+ local distilleries, food tucks, live music, and more.
>>>Tickets on sale now! Click here to purchase <<<
• General Admission – $40 ($35 when you buy by April 2)
• VIP – $50 ($45 when you buy by April 2)
VIP tickets include early entry into event, complimentary rocks glass, VIP only areas with demos and an exclusive spirit from attending distilleries.

Spirits of Maryland: Southern Maryland
2018-02-24 | PAX River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653, United States
“Where the Right Stuff meets the Strong Stuff”

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:
PLACE: PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018
TIME: CHOOSE YOUR SESSION!
• SESSION 1: VIP 1:30-2PM GA 2-4PM
• SESSION 2: VIP 4:30-5PM GA 5-7PM

Join the Maryland Distillers Guild at the PAX River Naval Air Museum for an afternoon of Southern Maryland heritage and innovation! This rare opportunity to taste & purchase Craft Spirits from across the state will take place amidst a grand collection of historic Naval aircrafts. Event will feature full access to the museum, local food vendors, & live music performed by Coastline.

THE NITTY GRITTY STUFF:
*Special rates available for those who book a hotel (see below for details before purchasing your ticket)*

GENERAL ADMISSION • $45
Maryland Spirits Tasting
Pass includes samples from attending distilleries from 2-4pm OR 5-7pm & a signature MDG glass.
VIP ADMISSION • $55
Early Admission + Maryland Spirits Tasting + Exclusive Distiller Chats & Seminars
Pass includes early admission to the event, samples from all attending distilleries from 1:30-4pm OR 4:30-7pm & a signature MDG glass along with exclusive chats and seminars lead by the distilleries themselves throughout the afternoon!
** VIP Passes are extremely limited!
Make sure to get your authentic Spirits of Maryland T-shirt at the event!

THE INTERESTING STUFF: VIP CHATS & SEMINARS
Session 1:

2-2:30pm- Blackwater Distilling”Our unique approach to starting a solera aged rum”
2:30-2:45pm- BREAK
2:45-3:15pm- BlueDyer Distilling Co “Port Finish Whiskey”
3:15- 3:30pm BREAK
3:30- 4pm- Gray Wolf Craft Distilling
“So you think you know Gin”

Session 2:

5-5:30pm- LYON Distilling
“American Malt Whiskey”
5:30-5:45pm- BREAK
5:45- 6:15pm- Sagamore Spirit
“Sagamore Reserve Series- Double Oak”
6:15-6:30pm- BREAK
6:30-7pm- Tobacco Barn Distillery
“Bourbon History of Maryland”

THE STRONG STUFF: DISTILLERIES

The Baltimore Whiskey Company
Blackwater Distilling Company
BlueDyer Distilling Co
Gray Wolf Craft Distilling
Lyon Distilling Company
McClintock Distilling
MISCellaneous Distillery
Old Line Spirits
Sagamore Spirit
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Twin Valley Distillers

THE LOCAL STUFF: HOTEL DEALS, DINING & MORE
St. Mary’s County is a Chesapeake Bay destination brimming with history, outdoor fun, vibrant culture — and passionate people eager to share it all with you. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., discover the mid-Atlantic’s best kept travel secret, where the Potomac and Chesapeake meet. For everything there is to do in St. Mary’s County, visit: www.VisitStMarysMD.com.
Stay a While: St. Mary’s County has many great name-brand hotels (and other unique lodgings!) for you to choose!
*Special deal for Spirits of Maryland attendees: Special group pricing for this event is available at the Home2Suites by Hilton and Fairfield Inn by Marriott. To take advantage of the this special rate, call the hotel directly at 301-866-1416 before purchasing your ticket and ask for the group code MDG (Maryland Distillery Guild). In order to receive the group discount, rooms must be booked by February 3, 2018. After booking, you will be given a promo code for $10 off of your VIP ticket!
Dine in Style: St. Mary’s County has dining options that you are sure to love, from seafood and crab houses along the water, to sidewalk bistros in Historic Leonardtown, to local establishments that use farm-fresh ingredients.
Need a Lift?: Southern Maryland Uber

THE TICKET STUFF:
Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable.
>>CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS<<

Hosted by the Maryland Distillers Guild, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce & St. Mary’s County Tourism.

Spirits of Maryland: Baltimore
2017-06-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
PLACE: Baltimore Museum of Industry – Pavilion
DATE: Sunday, June 25, 2017
TIME: 12:00-3:00pm
Join the Maryland Distillers Guild at the Baltimore Museum of Industry for an afternoon at the foot of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for a rare opportunity to taste & purchase Maryland craft spirits from across the state. Event will feature tastings of Maryland spirits, live music & light appetizers.

GENERAL ADMISSION • $40
(or $50 at the door)
Pass includes:
• Samples from all attending distilleries
• signature MDG glass.
• Full access to the museum
DESIGNATED DRIVER • $15
Pass includes:
• Admission to the event
• Full access to the museum

Participating distilleries:
• Baltimore Whiskey Company Baltimore City
• Blackwater Distilling Queen Anne’s County
• Dragon Distillery Frederick City
• Gray Wolf Craft Distilling Talbot County
• Lost Ark Distilling Co Howard County
• Lyon Distilling Talbot County
• McClintock Distilling Frederick City
• MISCellaneous Distillery Carroll County
• Old Line Spirits Baltimore City
• Patapsco Distilling, Carroll County
• Sagamore Spirit, Baltimore City
• Tenth Ward Distilling Company Frederick City
• Tobacco Barn Distillery St. Mary’s County
• Twin Valley Distillers Montgomery County

Stay in Baltimore for the Weekend!
Looking to stay in Baltimore before or after the Spirits Of Maryland: Baltimore event? Look no further! The Hyatt Regency is offering a discount to folks attending this event, dropping the room price from the normal $199 to $160. Book your room today using this link!

Become a Member of the BMI!
Become a member of the Baltimore Museum of Industry and enjoy free museum admission, members-only behind-the-scenes tours of local businesses such as Domino Sugars, discounts on special events, in our Gift Shop, and at local restaurants and attractions as well as participating museums across the country. For more information please visit thebmi.org

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Frederick Craft Spirits Festival
2017-04-22 12:00 - 18:30 | Unnamed Venue, 200 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
MORE THAN 10 LOCAL DISTILLERIES | COMPLIMENTARY ROCKS GLASS | FOOD TRUCKS | LIVE MUSIC | ART MARKET | DEMONSTRATIONS | & MORE!

Spirits of Maryland: Southern MD
2017-02-11 15:00 - 18:00 | PAX River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653, United States
Where the “Right Stuff” meets the “Strong Stuff”!

THE IMPORTANT STUFF
PLACE: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum & Visitor Center
DATE: Saturday, February 11, 2017
TIME: 3:00-6:00pm
Join the Maryland Distillers Guild at the PAX River Naval Air Museum for an afternoon of Southern Maryland heritage and innovation.
A rare opportunity to taste & purchase Craft Spirits from across the state amidst a grand collection of historic Naval aircrafts. Event will feature full access to the museum, live music & light appetizers.
THE NITTY GRITTY STUFF:

General Admission • $45 ($50 at the gate)
Maryland Spirits Tasting
Pass includes samples from attending distilleries & a signature MDG glass.

VIP Pass • $55 (Not available at gate)
Maryland Spirits Tasting + Exclusive Distiller Chats & Seminars
Pass includes samples from all attending distilleries & a signature MDG glass along with exclusive chats and seminars lead by the distilleries themselves throughout the afternoon!
**Passes are extremely limited!

THE INTERESTING STUFF:
VIP Chats & Seminars

3:15-3:45 pm- History of “Rock & Rye”: Lyon Distilling talks about how they’re creating new twists on the classics; developing cocktails in the bottle.
4:00-4:30 pm- The in’s and out’s of Vapor infusions: Join McClintock Distilling as they walk you through their latest project: infusing Gin with essential oils from local botanicals.
4:45- 5:15 pm- Solera Aging: Some of the world’s most revered rums are aged in the solera style. Learn about this unique aging process from Blackwater Distilling.
5:30-6:00 pm- VIP Tastings

VIPs will also enjoy specialty tastings with the distillers including: 5:30-6:00 pm

Local “Single Malt” made from Ruddy Duck IPA Beer from Tobacco Barn Distilling
Sample batch from The Baltimore Whiskey Company
Limited edition from Twin Valley Distillers
Sneak preview of an upcoming bottling of Blackwater Distilling’s Finishing Barrel Series Whiskey.

THE STRONG STUFF: DISTILLERIES

Blackwater Distilling Company
Grey Wolf Craft Distilling
Lost Ark Distilling Co
Lyon Distilling Company
McClintock Distilling
MISCellaneous Distillery
Old Line Spirits

Patapsco Distilling Company
Sagamore Spirit
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
The Baltimore Whiskey Company
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Twin Valley Distillers

Stay tuned for more details!

THE LOCAL STUFF: HOTEL DEALS, DINING & MORE

St. Mary’s County is a Chesapeake Bay destination brimming with history, outdoor fun, vibrant culture — and passionate people eager to share it all with you. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., discover the mid-Atlantic’s best kept travel secret, where the Potomac and Chesapeake meet. For everything there is to do in St. Mary’s County, visit: www.VisitStMarysMD.com.
Stay a While: St. Mary’s County has many great name-brand hotels (and other unique lodgings!) for you to choose!
*Special deal for Spirits of Maryland attendees: Special group pricing for this event is available at the Home2Suites by Hilton and Fairfield Inn by Marriott for $89 per night. To take advantage of the this special rate, call the hotel directly at 301-866-1416 and ask for the group code MDG (Maryland Distillery Guild). In order to receive the group discount, rooms must be booked by February 3, 2017.
Dine in Style: St. Mary’s County has dining options that you are sure to love, from seafood and crab houses along the water, to sidewalk bistros in Historic Leonardtown, to local establishments that use farm-fresh ingredients.
Need a Lift?: Southern Maryland Uber

THE TICKET STUFF:
Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable.

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Guild Meeting
2016-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Lost Ark Distilling, 9570 Berger Rd, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
The next MDG meeting will be held at Lost Ark Distilling on November 15 @ 10am. Lunch will be provided. We’ll be discussing the upcoming legislative session and the Guild’s efforts, two planned events, and the ADI conference. We’ll also hear from invited guests and affiliate members.
This is Maryland Distillers Guild members-only meeting.
Please RSVP so we have a food-count!
Lost Ark Distilling, 9570 Berger Rd l, Columbia, MD 21046

Maryland Spirits Showcase
2016-03-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Meet the pioneers of the resurgence of Maryland spirits and learn about the past and present of this blossoming industry while you sample local flavors.
General Admission tickets include spirit tastings, savory bites, and music. Craft cocktails will be available for purchase. General Admission $55 per person.
VIP tickets include all of the above, as well as exclusive samples of unreleased spirits and barrel samplings. Private distillery chats will be available to VIP ticket holders throughout the afternoon. VIP tickets are $75 per person.
Already purchased your ticket and want to upgrade to VIP status? Contact Penelope Fallon at pfallon@thebmi.org or 410.727.4808 x129.
