Get down to historic Bristol, PA for an all new selection of festive whiskeys. Now available just in time for the holiday season – Dad’s Hat Maple Syrup Finish Rye and Honey Finish Rye!

Both of these new double finish whiskeys are made with our Classic Rye spirit then aged a second time in barrels that previously housed their local farm-made namesakes to add a distinct yet subtle edge. Nothing artificial is added, this is pure natural flavor.

That’s not all! We’re also releasing our rendition of an old school whiskey favorite as we introduce Dad’s Hat Rock & Rye – a blend of rye whiskey, fresh fruit, exotic spices and rock candy syrup.

All three rare spirits will be up for grabs on-site at our distillery this holiday season. We’ll be open this holiday season from 4pm to 7pm during the week starting December 10th for your holiday purchases, or if you just want to stop in for a cocktail.

Drop by and grab your limited edition bottles today!

DOYLESTOWN, PA — As craft whiskey producers look for ways to improve their products, many are looking to the past, bringing back varieties of grain that have been largely lost from the country’s fields. Dad’s Hat, a Bristol, Pennsylvania-based craft whiskey producer is working with Delaware Valley University to bring back Rosen rye, a variety that was widely grown in the U.S. about 100 years ago. The University harvested a batch of Rosen rye on July 16 that Dad’s Hat will use to create a small, test batch of whiskey this summer.

“I don’t think anyone else is growing this type of rye in Pennsylvania,” said John Urbanchuk, the University’s chair of agribusiness. “The purpose of this project is to revive a heritage variety of rye.”

For most whisky lovers, a dram is a year-round beverage. But the influence of weather can change the way you enjoy your whisky. While you might prefer it neat during cooler months, the heat of summer sends some of us straight to the icebox. Don’t be shy: drinking it on the rocks is a time-honored, and delicious, way to enjoy whisky.

When temperatures rise, nothing refreshes like a tumbler of quaffable whisky over some cubes. In addition to cooling the liquid, ice also alleviates some of the harsher notes on lower-end products, meaning you don’t have to drink your most expensive stuff. Whether tanning poolside, working on your golf game, or relaxing after a day of yard work, here are six excellent whiskies worthy of your rocks glass.

Dad’s Hat Rye taps into the Keystone State’s agricultural richness to produce their own genuine product with “Pennsylvania Pride” right here in Bucks County. Explore the process with founder & distiller Herman C. Mihalich.

Co-founders John Cooper and Herman Mihalich of Dad’s Hat PA Rye, located in Bristol, PA, talk about how they got their rye whiskey company started, and how they started working with Anchor Hocking for the bottling of their product.

Tony Romeo and the PHL17 “Weekend Philler” team visit the Dad’s Hat Rye distillery to learn all about craft spirits and how they distill Pre-Prohibition style Rye Whiskey 100% in the state of Pennsylvania.

Tamala Edwards of Philadelphia’s Channel 6 Action News drops by the Dad’s Hat Rye distillery in Bristol, PA to learn more about making quality rye whiskey the right way — the Pennsylvania way.

In case you missed it while you were busy enjoying a steady round of March Madness cocktails — earlier this spring, online spirits magazine PUNCH declared their love for rye whiskey in a thorough roundup of the nation’s best ryes under $50.

Dad’s Hat made the list with our classic Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey (not to mention a bonus nod for our slightly pricier Straight Rye). As always, we’re proud to be featured among some of the greatest whiskey brands money can buy.

Check out the full list and see what the expert PUNCH contributors had to say about the widening appeal of rye whiskey in today’s craft spirits landscape here.

Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskeys are crafted using local ingredients and traditional, time-honored methods.The story begins with rye grain grown in Pennsylvania — tapping into the state’s agricultural richness to obtain the highest quality grain while supporting the local economy. We only use OUR whiskey – distilled, aged and bottled by us on-site at our facility… FARM TO BOTTLE.

Reporter Chuck Thomas takes his “Eat This!” video blog to Bucks County to pay a visit to the Dad’s Hat Rye Whiskey distillery in Bristol, PA.

Chuck’s profile features a behind-the-scenes look at what makes a genuine small batch Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, an interview with distillery founders Herman Mihalich and John Cooper as well as a demo on the making of a great summertime cocktail, the classic Whiskey Sour.

PA Preferred video profile featuring Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey. Available in bars and liquor stores throughout North America and Europe, Dad’s Hat Rye is “The Perfect Fit” for sipping or for making delicious cocktails.

Dad’s Hat Rye Founders John Cooper and Herman Mihalich join Mark Gillespie’s WhiskyCast podcast to discuss reviving Pennsylvania’s rye whiskey heritage.

WhiskyCast is cask-strength conversation featuring news and interviews on whiskies from around the world with leading distillers and experts. Find out more and subscribe to the weekly podcast at whiskycast.com

As those who attended Philadelphia magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival last fall witnessed, Dad’s Hat is just one of many area distillers making big noise in the craft spirits world. Craft distilling has definitely come a long way since we started making our trademark rye whiskey in Bristol way back in 2012.

From Quakertown to Camden, now you can find burgeoning spirits artisans all over metro Philly, as can be seen with a great interactive map of area distilleries from Visit Philadelphia. See you out on the trail!

BRISTOL, PA — Dad’s Hat Rye Founders Herman C. Mihalich and John S. Cooper have been nominated as semifinalists for The James Beard Foundation Awards in the category of “Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional”.

The James Beard Foundation Awards are presented annually by the James Beard Foundation in recognition of excellence in cuisine, culinary writing, and culinary education in the United States. Established in 1990, The Beard Awards are often regarded in the culinary industry as “The Oscars of Food.”

The Foundation’s mission is to celebrate, nurture, and honor chefs and other leaders making America’s food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. The entire list of semifinalists for the 2017 Restaurant and Chef Awards can be found here. The list of finalists will be announced in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 15 and revealed in real time simultaneously on Facebook Live and Twitter.