From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for our whiskey history tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. We start the tour with a sample of the oldest and longest continuously produced whiskey in America. As we walk the streets of Downtown, you'll learn about the violent Whiskey Rebellion in Pittsburgh, hidden former (as well as existing!) speakeasies around the city, and how Prohibition affected the region. Besides that you will find out a lot about the revival of craft spirits, the history of a local and family-owned distillery and the first privately run liquor store in PA since before Prohibition. You will get 4 additional and generously poured samples of whiskey at the end as well as drink coupons that can be redeemed at the Wigle distillery and 1700 Penn Ave. Cheers!
***Please note: This is NOT a bar crawl, but a whiskey history tour with final whiskey tasting.***
PRICE: Adults $29 (Adults 21+ only), children of all ages + doggies welcome with advance notice and proper supervision
INCLUDED:
- 5 solid whiskey samples
- hot toddy (black tea with whiskey), hot cider or hot mint tea on cold days
- coupon for one free drink at the Wigle distillery
- $2 off coupon at 1700 Penn Ave
TOUR TIMES: on weekends, mostly on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. Click on "Book this tour" to see the full schedule
DURATION: 2 hours
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking
TOUR START: Our shop at 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center)
TOUR END: The Speakeasy at the Omni William Penn Hotel (530 William Penn Place)
