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    The Free State Distillery

    5.0 (17 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Jennifer W.

    I stopped in on Saturday! Between the tastings, the tour, and customer service, this place is 10/10. Looking for a place that crafts exceptional spirits and serves up great vibes? The Free State Distillery in Upper Marlboro, MD, is the spot to be! From handcrafted cocktails to a welcoming atmosphere, this is where quality meets creativity. What's Happening: Ladies' Night Game Day specials Signature cocktails like their Old Fashioned Beauty Perfect for gatherings, events, or just a casual night out They serve mostly snacks. Currently, they have a lifetime membership special going on and I'm considering joining.

    Teressa B.

    Black owned. Friendly staff and they are lit Great drinks! I'm proud to support this lounge which also has a larger event space in the rear.

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    Vandaliah A.

    Beautifully designed, great tasting options and excellent customer service for this black owned business. 5 starts indeed. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with friendly smiles. The ambience is exactly what is needed after along day at work, or a place to chill with friends. Will definitely be visiting again.

    Michael T.

    Amazing distillery!! Highly recommended; the staff, service, and drinks are top notch.

    Lulu N.

    What a great new spot for Prince George's County! I just attended the grand opening and the team here has done an excellent job creating a true experience. I loved hearing the back story of the brand and how everything is made. I purchased their Signature Bourbon Whiskey and can't wait to make some cocktails with it. I'll be back to buy more bottles ASAP!

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    3 months ago

    Their drinks are great and the members lounge upstairs is perfect. I like it so much that I purchased a membership

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    1 year ago

    A hidden gem. Been a few times and tried different cocktails, all excellent. Good chill vibe, welcoming staff. Will return often.

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    Thank you so much!

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    2 years ago

    Great ambiance and locally owned. Bartender is very knowledgeable and service was phenomenal

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    2 years ago

    Service & Cocktails are top notch! Prices are good and I didnt have to pay for parking win/win!

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    great service. great craft cocktails and an atmosphere thats very inviting, social and you can purchase the various types of bourbon!

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    Ask the Community - The Free State Distillery

    So can u bring in your own snacks/ food? Like a winery, since u are drinking?

    Yes,had Uber eats deliver! The craft cocktails are FANTASTIC, not too loud and plenty of comfortable seating! Free parking!!

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    Great drinks, great atmosphere and grateful for our area of Prince George's county to have a spot we can call home.

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    Sagamore Spirit Distillery

    Sagamore Spirit Distillery

    4.8
    (328 reviews)
    27.5 mi
    $$

    Signed up for a cocktail class with a group of friends, and it was super fun! Very different and…read moreinteresting to learn the techniques and ins/outs of cocktail making. The class is about 1 hour long and you make 2 cocktails that feature their drinks. The staff is super welcoming and excited to help you learn. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. Everything that is used as a mixer or addition to the drink is made in house. Super tasty. We made a tea based drink and then another one (see photos). Both were good. It was nice to have every single detail thought out and ready. The room where you are taking the class is very comfortable and has terrific views. We sat out on their lawn that is waterfront when we were done. Super nice area. They do have a bar that is on the premises as well. There was an outdoor bar, but it wasn't open when we were there (beginning of May). This would be a super fun place to come for lunch or just to hang out on the grassy area and watch the scenery. Parking could be an issue and you will have to pay. Keep that in mind for time management. Overall, a super fun thing to do. Highly recommend.

    Booked a tour for a Saturday for four of us the afternoon before and there was plenty of…read moreavailability. Jon was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions! The tour was informative and included a tasting at the end. After the tour we popped into 1909 Bar for another a drink and to try a Rye that was not part of the tasting. The bar is a lot smaller than the gift shop and can sometimes be closed for private events. Plenty of selection of items in the gift shop available for purchase. Sagamore is situated right on the water in Port Covington area of Baltimore making for very scenic views! There is paid parking in the area.

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    Shmidt Spirits

    Shmidt Spirits

    4.9
    (17 reviews)
    14.5 mi

    This is the CUTEST distillery that we just happened to stumble upon. The location is behind the…read moreplaza with the LAX in Beltsville. You have to drive like you're going to the back entrance of the stores and it's back there. Definitely in the cut, but they are mixing up some nice craft cocktails here including smoked cocktails. Prices are great for the high quality mixology and they even offer free tastings of all their spirits. The bartender was so great and patient explaining everything even though we really weren't intending to drink (it was barely noon and we had the baby with us). This would be a really nice spot to stop by for pre-dinner drinks or after dinner drinks or just a casual Saturday to do the tasting and have some drinks. We will be back again once we have a sitter and can make a night of it. I would highly recommend hosting a Yelp event here. They deserve the traffic there.

    They're long overdue for an update! There are subtle signs in the main parking lot (LAX, Atomic…read moreMusic, etc.) that indicate that it's on the backside of everything. There's a road that takes you to all the industrial buildings, the gas station entrance to Costco, and more. Depending on where you're coming from, GPS may navigate you to pass all of that. There's a long row of parking spaces that expand the length of the long building. A short walk can easily become extensive if it's really busy. Otherwise, there have been some general updates --- the hibisco is in regular rotation, and they are open most Friday evenings now! Tours and tastings are still going strong, and yes, the gin is still my favorite. But one of my favorites -- RORY! The distillery cat that I had the pleasure of being present for when he was first found on the property. I'm looking forward to continuing to support them, and I'm due to take some friends there.

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    Lost Ark Distilling Company

    Lost Ark Distilling Company

    4.8
    (75 reviews)
    21.4 mi
    $$

    Ah Lost Ark, so sad to see you go. It may seem strange to write a review for a business ready to…read moreclose its doors, but if not to pay it respects, I would recommend that anyone reading this consider purchasing any of their remaining stock from your local store; it's all pretty good! The inside is simple, with the occasional nod to ships at sea, which is easy to do if you have lots of barrels for aging spirits. There is a little bar where they make great cocktails rather quickly. They have spirit-forward as well as citrusy. Never had one I didn't like. The spirits (as of this writing, still available at some local liquor shops) are fantastic. My absolute favorite is the Lady Anne white rum. Some white rums are barely better than rbbing alcohol, but this has character and depth and makes a fantastic mojito. RIP Lost Ark!

    Such a terrific place with not just a distillery, but also a bar, sit down area, and entertainment…read morespace. It's in an industrial area, but the decor is spot on for rum drinking. There is a retail area as well. They sell different varieties of their delicious concoctions. The menu is on a TV and there are so many options to pick from. A flight of 4 tastings is $8 and gives you the opportunity to try out the different types of alcohol. The Carmel cream was very good. The South of Manhattan and Muddy Waters were fantastic cocktails. We were greeted upon entering and Erik was very friendly. We sat at the bar. He was filling lots of orders (people come to the bar and order, then sit in the rum lounge area) and was still very attentive and welcoming. They do tours and sampling. Check their socials for more information. They also have an extensive list of entertainment.

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