Let me just say Laura was such a sweetheart. Gave me a nice veteran discount (USMC Vet) and everything. It's very nice to see a business that is veteran owned & operated, specially one from the same branch of service. Very much recommend, thank you Laura! read more

Mclaughlin Distillery - Merchandise - Distilleries Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Fun little distillery with a lot of whiskeys, moonshines, and wacky flavours. It's worth a tour and tasting even if it's outside of downtown, and you'll likely find a flavour you hadn't had before (like the pickle moonshine...), although some definitely has an amount of sugar that might make a hangover more likely in your future ;) Personally, I always go for the baby barrel whiskey, because of the depth of the taste despite it being quite young. During the tour they showed us how they used to make the barrels by hand, which is quite insane! read more

A Don't Miss in Sewickley, PA -- Take a Tour!! McLaughlin Distillery is a small batch, craft distillery located in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. It specializes in bourbon, whiskey, and naturally flavored moonshines. This unassuming distillery and retail store is tucked away in Sewickley Hills. This business takes genuine pride in making high-quality, 100% natural, small-batch spirits from scratch. The staff takes time to explain each of the many Spirits they make on-site and sell to the public. So a tasting! You are sure to find a delightful liquor for sipping or making cocktails. You will love this place! read more

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Love love love this place. They were supposed to be at an open market I went to tonight but missed them so I decided to go to them! Easy to find - lots of parking - friendly folks and so many yummy flavors! Definitely worth the trip - you will leave very happy! read more

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Had a voucher for the tour. Wife insisted that I take off for my 61st birthday. She is so smart. Not a very big place, but they put 40 something varieties of shine and bourbon. Sampled quite a few. Bought quite a few. Suzy Snowflake was a great tour guide. Girls were very fun and engaging. Really like the adoption of wood cask for future occasions. Kim seems like a very interesting character, wish we toured later in day. Will definitely make the drive back here again, but we have to empty a few bottles first so can return them. Should start a drive for Lisa to dress in her old ChiChi's uniform. Overall great experience and great time. read more

We went on an adult field trip to McLaughlin earlier this week for a tasting/tour and it was SO much fun!! The owner, Kim McLaughlin, and the staff in general were funny and welcoming and it was really cool to see what goes on behind the scenes and taste all their different moonshines and spirits. They essentially let us try all their products and I really enjoyed the apple pie moonshine (which they warmed up and topped off with whipped cream) and I took home a bottle of it later. The distillery itself is on the smaller side but they have a front room where you do all the tastings, a back room, and an upstairs. They were very patient with us as we (aka I) goofed around a lot and took a bunch of pictures. Some of us were also late during to a road closure but I called ahead to let them know and they were so nice about it. They offer other cool things like cocktail making classes and the chance to name a barrel so we'll be back for sure! read more

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This place is tucked away just off of the main road. We went with a group of six to do the tour and tasting and had so much fun! They have over 20 different flavors of moonshine from basic flavors like grape, peach and black cherry to root beer, coffee and pickle! They also have a few creamy flavors that are great mixed with a non-creamy option. The creamy vanilla and root beer is like a root beer float. Or the coffee with creamy butter pecan was also delicious. They also have vodka and bourbon. My husband likes their flagship bourbon, 3799 Bourbon. The tasting is 1.5oz per person but they are generous as long as you're not getting rowdy. We started with some tasting, then did about a 20 minute tour to learn about their process. We got to sample some high octane moonshine. They don't actually bottle it, although they could. It was too potent for my tastebuds. We were also able to sample a cask strength bourbon. My husband and the rest of the guys in our group enjoyed it. After the tour we went back into the tasting room for more samples. Our group purchased a lot of different bottles. A favorite was the creamy limoncello. It's delicious mixed with champagne. I also really loved the naked grape, it tastes like Welch's grape juice. The staff was so friendly and fun! Our tour guide was informative and very funny. It was a really fun activity to do with a group! read more

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Kim was a gem of a host to our group and we enjoyed every minute of our experience at the distillery! Second to Wigle locally in terms of variety, my favorites were the Pumpkin Pie Moonshine, Creamy Limoncello, Loca Double Chocolate Moonshine, and Apple Pie Moonshine. The tour and tasting were the perfect way to spend a fall afternoon. read more

Mclaughlin Distillery - Pumpkin Pie Moonshine - Distilleries Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

First time visiting this distillery conveniently located off I-79. They produce a nice selection of bourbon, vodka and flavored moonshine. The staff is knowledgeable, welcoming and generous with the tastings. read more

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Great tasting moonshine and creams. The staff was very helpful with explaining their flavors and what to use them with. read more

Awesome people work there! You can taste any that you are interested in. They have an incredible variety of great quality! And it's kind of a cool place. read more

Tried one of the distillery tours. Told myself I would just try to learn. Yeah right! I ended up purchasing the Arnie's Creamy Butter Pecan Cello! I don't even like nuts or it's derivatives, so that should tell you how good it was! Tried so many samples and they were more delicious and creative than the one before. I seriously had to limit myself to just buying the one. Definitely plan on bringing people around here because this place was so much fun! Also, try the tour because the staff had so much personality and made me want to listen! read more

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This was my first time visiting McLaughlin. I've seen signs for it previously, but I didn't know where it was located. When I saw a Groupon, I knew I needed to make a visit! The worker was so kind as he led us through a sampling. I sampled mostly moon shines, while my boyfriend sampled whiskies. As we were sampling, the worker took us back and showed us around. I enjoyed learning about the moon shine making process, watching the machinery do it's work, and seeing all the barrels stacked up! My boyfriend liked the whiskies, but they were quite pricey. We ended up taking home a bottle of the Mango Moon Shine ($30) to use for mimosas and other mixed drinks! read more

Mclaughlin Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

We love McLaughlin Distillery! I usually try to visit a place at least several times before I write a review, just to be thorough, and to be sure that what we liked is consistent. And in our about 6 visits, McLaughlin's has always been excellent in every way. So many great spirits---from the 20 some moonshine flavors (from pickle to chocolate to lemonade to margarita and so much more), to the bourbon and vodka, it is all high quality. You will find something you like! The most unusual, and my favorites, are the creamy options---Limoncello, Butter Pecan Bourbon, Creamy Bourbon. If you've never tried these, go here and try them! Meaning, if you want a sample to find something you like, they will let you. These people care about their customers, and understand how to please them. They know that the best way to sell their product is to let people taste it. I may have tasted about 80% of everything there, and there is not much I didn't care for (this could be a problem!). If you are on their email list, they will periodically let you know what is on sale, and that's what usually brings us in. Then of course, we find at least a couple other things we love and have to buy. So that's the product---what about the employees? They are all awesome! Everyone is friendly, efficient, patient, accommodating. They go out of their way to see that you are happy and taken care of, and your visit is memorable. We took their tour today, which I recommend. It is right behind the tasting room, and is not long, but it's enlightening, interesting and fun. They do everything there, and it's all explained. And you get even more samples! And this is something we always appreciate---they are genuinely very dog friendly. If people were visiting us from out of town, we would take them there. As they say in their ads---their pleasant little tasting room is "tucked away in the hills of Sewickley". So it's a nice drive, but not hard to get to. We don't need the excuse of entertaining guests, though---we just go periodically because it's such a cool place, and definitely worth supporting. read more

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This place is awesome! A hidden gem distillery near Pittsburgh! I got a bottle of the baby barrel barrel proof, and got to bottle it and label it. The owner is obviously passionate about making the best bourbon ever. And for a 4.5 year 121 proof barrel proof, wow, it is some of the best bourbon I've ever had. He makes it with 100% corn, which I love that flavor. I highly recommend this place! read more

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We honestly did not know what to expect coming into this tour and tasting today, but let me tell you, we were not disappointed in the slightest! I planned this for my dads birthday last year but with Covid, they had to shut down the tours. Now that they are opened back up, we finally all got together and made it out here. I made the reservation online a week or so in advance and the process was super easy. Unfortunately, I had to call and switch the time for the following tour, and the employee on the phone was the kindest girl ever. I was not sure if this process would be easy, but she made it super simple and not stressful at all. We arrived, checked in, and payed. Following this, we began to sample whatever moonshines and bourbons we wanted. The male worker then started to explain the different flavors and how they taste, while including some jokes of course! And before we knew it, it was time for the tour. The owner took us in the back and begin to explain the whole process of how moonshine is made. He even let us taste something special, but you will have to take a tour to figure out what it was! He was extremely experienced in this craft and we were all amazed by his knowledge. My dad decided to purchase a Baby Barrel Bourbon Whiskey and he was able to bottle it himself. He loved this experience and will definitely remember it forever. Don't forget about the honey and maple syrup! I will definitely be telling my friends and family about this tour. This Distillery is one of a kind! read more

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if you like hard liquor or flavored liquor, this is a great place to go. Small and nestled in a quaint part of the woods, they have a good operation. They sometimes have limited flavors and I got the "411" on some chestnut like flavor and scooped it up before they sold out. Limoncello is a great recipe. Probably one of the best for feeling like I ate a quality lemon cream pie. This ain't the straight up limoncello you might be thinking of but it is still good in this creamy layered type of way. They seem to have a different sale on a moonshine flavor every now and then. You can also recycle the bottles at the store for $2 a bottle up to $10 off your next purchase of alcohol. I personally like the sustainability thing. They'd start a recycle plant in-house if they could. If you order $63 or up, shipping is free. (price here updated 8/30/21) If you're local or plan on visiting the store, reserve to take the tour if you want to try moonshine raw and never have. It takes like "cotton candy." The people there at the store are very nice. read more

The staff are so nice and full of knowledge about every spirit that they have. I enjoyed the tour with my 85 year old mother and she had a great time. We're still drinking the "spirits" we purchased and loving every sip!!! I highly recommend this business and will definitely revisit next time we're in town. read more

This place is very awesome. Easy to pass up if you're driving nearby. They have lots of options from bourbon, vodka to moonshine available. Before the pandemic they would allow you to sample everything that was available. I've got moonshine in the past. Recently I stopped by and purchased a 10 gal barrel that had bourbon aged in it. I'm using it for a wine to age over a period of time. read more

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We just went there on Sunday for the first time. It was a fun experience for my husband and I trying a lot of different moonshines and some bourbon. There is a Margarita and Pickle moonshine that are amazing! I also could not leave without the Limoncello moonshine - can't wait to try it on some ice cream! Staff there is very nice and patient - as we were there with a large group of people there for the tour. This is a Must Go if you get a chance! read more

We stopped buying while in town. The staff were nice and helpful. The atmosphere is unique. It is a micro distillery and has unique products. We tried several samples and got the 3799. I will still tasting the campfire sample this morning though. The campfire was not for me, but it does remind you of a campfire. Worth the stop if you are in the area. read more

Really cool place on the smaller side. We did a tour and tastings. The coffee moonshine is bomb!!! They have flavors of moonshine ranging from sour to sweet. Some flavors I've tried are jalapeño, dill pickle, cranberry, lemonade, pink lemonade, chocolate, pumpkin spice, coffee, apple, pineapple and a few others I can't recall. We also sampled the bourbon. I would've liked just about 1 of everything. I would recommend making a trip. I've been there a few times and have taken some out of town guests for something different. Will be back read more

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I can't believe it took me this long to visit this gem. If you're looking for some guilty pleasure of enjoying amazingly good LOCALLY distilled spirits this is for you, and if not, it's a GREAT place to find a gift for someone else. Upon entering we were quickly greeted and with a smiling, friendly face offering up free samples from ANY whisky or moonshine of your choosing, and even a tasty alcohol free maple syrup. Try anything but don't attempt the Devils juice till the end. It's one of their more pricey spirits but a myriad of surprising tastes. Again try before you buy. The owner,Kim, is more than friendly and helpful in what you are looking for or are willing to be adventurous and partake. Friendly tip is google their location as if not you will pass right by with a blink of the eye. Be sure to visit the restroom too....you'll look the best you've ever been and you'll "see" why. One more thing....grab one of their free wooden signs and hang it somewhere anywhere proudly and support this exceptional local business. read more

Informative, great tasting whiskey. Friendly and inviting. Will be returning, this was my second trip. read more

Amazing bourbon and amazing staff! The place had the walls filled with moonshine and whisky of all types. Definitely would recommend to alcohol lovers! The tour and tastings made for a great date night. read more

Great staff and cool little place. They produce a great product and have many, many flavor options if you are not into sampling to find the right one for you. read more

Great place and the staff are very informative and friendly. Best moonshine around. Don't miss out!

Something different. An array of flavored moonshine and bourbons, very friendly and accommodating and eager to have you taste their amazing products. The pumpkin pie was amazing heated moonshine with whipped cream and cinnamon...yummmmm! I fell in love with several of the flavors including their margarita and hoochie coochie. Only missing is a little more sone room with snacks and it could be like a winery but BETTER!!! read more

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Very informative tour and good products. Maple syrup for grownups. Sample the fruit juices.

I had found this distillery on Groupon! This was a very smaller distillery but the atmosphere and the group we were with made it fun. We were able to sample nearly all of the 19 moonshines/bourbons. There is literally something for everyone here. I personally enjoyed the STRONG baby barrel bourbon and creamy limoncello! I bought both. I am sure they have my business going forward. This was a surprisingly good experience. I will definitely return to pickup a few bottles! read more

Shame on me for taking so long to review this amazing place! A group of us visited in September for a tour and tasting. It was just us and the owners, so it made for a nice private experience where we didn't have to worry about the mannerisms of other participants. For only $10, we each received a tour of the facility with some history on their start and information on how they make their product. In addition to that, we each received a handful of tastings as well. They're hidden from the road, if you're coming from 79 onto Mt Nebo, look for the sign. Our GPS did a good job directing us but sometimes you never know on this hills/curves. There's a ramp to get into the building, so it is accessible for all. The building is small, but they offer a variety of items for sale in addition to the alcohol. Both individuals who helped us were outstanding (owner and his son, I believe) - super knowledgeable and friendly. Between the four of us, I think we did or came close to trying each item they offer. The Dill Pickle and Jalapeno are both very interesting - they're a must try. I don't know if I could drink an entire bottle, though. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I really enjoyed each of their bourbons, the apple pie and the Strawberry Peach. Make sure you try the Devil's Juice but do it last! I look forward to my next visit to see family as I'm going to try to carve out some time to make a trip to Mclaughlin and re-stock on some essentials! ;) read more

Stopped by the other day. Gentleman working was very kind and knowledgeable about the different products. We were able to sample a few flavors before making our choice. Great service during COVID-19. I got the MRGTA moonshine which is like a margarita. My boyfriend got Apple Pie moonshine. Can't wait to return! read more

Great place and staff the tour was excellent and the samples were good the story behind the start of distillery was awesome as well

Who knew you could find an incredible local distillery so close to home. We visited the distillery a couple of weeks ago and we were completely surprised at the quality of their products especially the Cask Strength Baby Barrel Bourbon. The flavor and smoothness was incredible. The owner and staff were the friendliest folks to meet and chat with. We'll definitely frequent them to keep stocked up. read more

Just stopped in for our Pumpkin Pie Moonshine! Such a wonderful place! So friendly and so much to choose from. Easy to find something wonderful! read more

Absolutely amazing place which is owned and operated by an an incredible person Kim McLaughlin. This place is an absolute hidden gem in this area. Everything he is fantastic and reasonably priced for the quality. THIS IS HIGH QUALITY BOURBON AT ITS FINEST PEOPLE!!! read more

I stopped here on Saturday night after buying a groupon for a tasting and tour. The owner Kim gave the tour and answered all our distilling questions. What started as a hobby and passion has turned into a success distillery business! We tasted the various flavors of moonshine, the vodka, bourbon and whiskey. Ended up coming home with some moonshine for future summer time sipping over ice. We loved this place, the workers and the product so we cant wait to return soon! read more

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Great atmosphere! We Completely recommend doing the tour! Great tasting and very knowledgeable staff. A "must do" when in the area.

I'm shocked that I did not find this place. My wife did and it will quickly become one of my favorite places. It's very rustic and out of the way. You should not be fooled. The bourbon, whiskey, and moonshine are delicious. I will quickly be adding these to my collections. I will also be adding a barrel to my house to age up some of their fabulous bourbon! read more

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got some apple pie moonshine at Picklesburgh. Seller wrapped it in a paper bag and handed it over. Put the bottle, still in the bag, behind the bar, removed from bag and looked at it today. Still unopened, it had this massive cloud of debris like a bacterial frappe floating like a slimy mucous and taking up almost half the bottle. Every moonshine I've ever seen, while it might be infused with flavors, was crystal clear. No way am i drinking this. GAK!! read more

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