The Whiskey Smash

This annual celebration of Pennsylvania rye whiskey welcomes distilleries from across the state to West Overton Village. All distilleries will be set up in the Museum, the former 1859 distillery, providing samples, knowledge about their brands, and selling products.

Along with the whiskey, enjoy a meal from Mission BBQ and our signature Whiskey Smash cocktail. Also enter for a chance to win a collection of whiskeys from participating distilleries! 

We heard three hours for this event wasn’t enough, so we added an hour for you to enjoy. VIP Admissions also receive an early VIP hour from 5 - 6 p.m., which includes a special VIP Cocktail and samples of 2025 Old Overholt 12 year old Cask Strength, available only during the VIP hour.

The Whiskey Smash includes the James B. Beam Pennsylvania Whiskey Heritage Center, a fully renovated and redesigned floor of our Museum that honors the past, present and future of Pennsylvania whiskey. Browse the largest publicly accessible collection of Pennsylvania whiskey artifacts in the Sam Komlenic Gallery, which includes 270+ historic whiskey bottles. Enjoy a cocktail in the Overholt Stateroom, the vintage-inspired lounge that pays homage to the origins of Overholt™ whiskey at West Overton.

Overholt™ is recognized by whiskey historians as the longest standing American whiskey brand with an unbroken chain of ownership, production and sale since Abraham Overholt began distilling at West Overton in 1810. While the brand is produced today by James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, West Overton is proud to be the “spiritual home” of Overholt™.

The Whiskey Smash benefits the nonprofit mission of West Overton Village. Our historic site, museum, and educational distillery invite visitors to discover the heritage of whiskey production at West Overton and across Pennsylvania.

Participating Distilleries (more to be announced)

• Big Spring Spirits

• Crooked Creek Distillery

• Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey

• Heist Spirits

• Iron City Distilling

• Liberty Pole Spirits

• Lucky Sign Spirits

• Meadville Distillery / Conneaut Cellars

• Park Family Farms Distillery

• Ponfeigh Distillery 

• Red Pump Spirits

• Stoll & Wolfe Distillery

• Tall Pines Distillery

• West Overton Distilling

• Wigle Whiskey

Get Your Tickets!

The Whiskey Smash benefits the nonprofit mission of West Overton Village.

General Admission - $70

• 2 drink tickets (cocktails, beer, and wine; cash bar also available)

• Unlimited whiskey samples

• Dinner from Mission BBQ

VIP Admission - $120

• VIP hour from 5 - 6 p.m.

• Special VIP Cocktail, available only during the VIP hour

• Samples of 2025 Old Overholt 12 year old Cask Strength, available only during the VIP hour

• Unlimited drinks and whiskey samples

• Dinner from Mission BBQ

This event is for ages 21+ with valid ID only. All attendees must present their ID at the door.