Klocke Estate
Liberty Pole Spirits
Hudson, New York klocke-estate.com
Washington, Pennsylvania libertypolespirits.com
Sitting atop a hill in Upstate New York’s picturesque Catskills, Klocke Estate makes the most of its natural setting with views of its orchards, vineyards, and the aforementioned mountains. Culinary pop-ups, author series, and cultural programming are a few of the types of events that regularly find their way into the space. The tasting room was conceived as “a timeless expression of hospitality,” the distillery says, “cinematic yet restrained, layered yet deeply rooted in its landscape.”
The atmosphere in Liberty Pole Spirits’ tasting room is warm, welcoming, and rooted in a sense of place. Inspired by early American meeting halls, the space feels both historic and comfortable, somewhere guests can slow down, enjoy a thoughtfully made whiskey or cocktail, and connect with others. The environment reflects their belief that whiskey is meant to be shared, creating a relaxed setting that encourages conversation, discovery, and community.
New Castle Union Station Craft Distillery New Castle, Pennsylvania ncuscraftdistillery.com
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The station was the central railway for New Castle since before the Civil War. The original station burned down in the first decade of the 20th century and the current one was the replacement. Everything in the New Castle space was designed and built by the two partners, including the bar and all the design work into presentation. Customers have called it the New Castle Cheers as it is quaint and MAY/ J U NE 20 25 | 2 9 “everybody knows your name.”