Below is a list of the top and leading Distilleries in Washington. To help you find the best Distilleries located near you in Washington, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Washington’s Best Distilleries :
The top-rated Distilleries in Washington, DC are:
- Green Hat Distillery – crafts a unique blend of botanicals to create the best-distilled gin
- One Eight Distilling – an award-winning grain-to-glass spirit distillery.
- Republic Restoratives Distillery – creates spirits worthy of toasts and promises
- Cotton & Reed – offers a new style of American rum that is a signature of theirs
- Founding Spirits – produces every spirit from using scratch-made and source-matter ingredients
Green Hat Distillery
Green Hat Distillery crafts a unique blend of botanicals to create the best-distilled gins. They offer a story as unique as the gin they create within the doors of their distillery. With accommodating and welcoming staff, they offer a new world of a gin distillery. Furthermore, they are exclusive and highly respected in the distillery industry. They are one of the finest producers and makers of quality gin spirits.
They offer a large selection of gin of various mixes. Moreover, these include distilled gin, original Green Hat gins, and Juniper Gins. They also have premium cocktails, celery-based Gin, and Navy Strength High-proof gin.
Products/ Services:
distillery
LOCATION:
Address: 1832 Fenwick St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 733-1710
Website: greenhatgin.com
REVIEWS:
”Good place to experience a wide range of distilled creations. Easygoing space and staff. There was free sampling when visited and a group outing. Everyone was cool and the ambiance felt really relaxed without effort. Look forward to seeing this place mature and grow.” – Dan C
One Eight Distilling
One Eight Distilling is an award-winning grain-to-glass spirit distillery. They capture the flavors of the mid-Atlantic by using ingredients from the region. They have district-made spirits that are sure to tease and please all their drinkers. The spirits they create aim to connect history and tradition with every bottle. Moreover, they create bold flavors from local ingredients for all their customers.
They proudly provide a wide selection of official distillery merchandise and spirits. They offer district-made merchandise, bottled whiskey, and vodkas. Moreover, they also provide distillery tours, wine tasting, and distilling flasks.
Products/ Services:
distillery, whiskey, gin, vodka
LOCATION:
Address: 1135 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 636-6638
Website: oneeightdistilling.com
REVIEWS:
“It was everything I expected it to be and so much more. So glad I came across this place on groupon.” – Teric Gross
Republic Restoratives Distillery
Republic Restoratives Distillery creates spirits worthy of toasts and promises. Their spirit selection provides an outspoken taste that is unique to all their spirits. Moreover, they celebrate a confident and disruptive attitude towards the production of American spirits. They are highly inclusive and opinionated which are manifested in their spirits. Their team aims to provide an unafraid convention in the industry. In addition, they define themselves by being the heat and hustle of American winery and distillery.
They feature a fine selection of personalized spirits. These include bottled cocktails, apple ciders, and Apple rye drinks. Furthermore, they also serve vodkas, tap beer, and gins.
Products/ Services:
tap beer, distillery, rye, vodka, apple cider
LOCATION:
Address: 1369 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 733-3996
Website: republicrestoratives.com
REVIEWS:
”Nice place to sample craft spirits. Wide-open space converted into a distillery. The staff is friendly in this Ivy City spot. Bright equipment accentuates natural light coming into the wide windows. Great place to start or wind down an evening.” – Dan C
Cotton & Reed
Cotton & Reed offers a new style of American rum that is a signature of theirs. They combine influences from all around the world for a melting pot approach. Their team weaves uniquely balanced and complex tastes. Furthermore, they have their own distinct style of rum fermentation. This brings them to take another step in the direction of American rum’s future.
The distillery offers full-scale distillery amenities and a product tasting service. Moreover, they offer rum tasting, wine tasting, and distillery tours. They also serve sweet deets, cocktails, and sugarcane rums.
Products/ Services:
distillery, cocktails
LOCATION:
Address: 1330 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 544-2805
Website: cottonandreed.com
REVIEWS:
”Great cocktails and rums! Quite a little place for a great date night. The bartender is highly knowledgeable on all of their rums. Also highly recommended signing up and doing one of the tours.” – Alexandra Harrell
Founding Spirits
Founding Spirits produces every spirit from using scratch-made and source-matter ingredients. Growing their love for drinks, they create a subtle and unique spirit. They opened in 2009 and have created a line of award-winning spirits that is well-loved by drinkers. Furthermore, they are a locally and family-owned spirit distillery. Every step of their process is sure to create the finest distilled spirit possible.
They create a fine selection of unique American spirits. Furthermore, these include American Amaro, bourbons, and toffee bourbons. They also serve vodka, dry gins, and red wines.
Products/ Services:
distillery, wine
LOCATION:
Address: 600 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 798-6007
Website: foundingspirits.com
REVIEWS:
”A hidden gem in the district (for now)! Love these spirits, especially the Amaro. You can taste the quality and craft In every sip. Definitely recommend tours on Saturdays!” – Emily Hough
Jeanie Burford is a reporter for Kev’s Best. After graduating from UCLA, Amy got an internship at a local radio station and worked as a beat reporter and producer. Jeanie has also worked as a columnist for The Brookings Register. Amy covers economy and community events for Kev’s Best.