Mclaughlin Distillery

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.