The Whiskey Smash

This annual celebration of Pennsylvania rye whiskey welcomes distilleries from across the state to West Overton Village!

17 Pennsylvania distilleries will be set up on two floors of the Museum (the former 1859 distillery building) providing samples, sharing knowledge about their brands, and selling products. Additionally, samples of Overholt™ will be available in the Overholt Stateroom.

Along with the whiskey, enjoy a meal from Mission BBQ, bespoke chocolates from Scottdale Chocolate Company, and our signature Whiskey Smash cocktail. Dinner, chocolates, and cocktails will all be located in the Overholt Room, the lower level of the Museum.

VIP Admissions also receive an early VIP hour from 5 - 6 p.m., which includes an exclusive Overholt™ personalized limited release sampling with one of three educators available only during the VIP hour in the Stateroom. Additionally, VIPs can enjoy a VIP Curated Cocktail during the VIP hour along with the Whiskey Smash Cocktail downstairs in the Overholt Room. 

Explore 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 samples of Overholt™ 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 is a fundraiser benefiting 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. Proceeds from the Whiskey Smash support efforts including educational programs and historic preservation.

This event is for ages 21+ with valid ID only. All guests must present a valid ID at the door, regardless of age. Guests without a valid ID will not be able to enter and tickets will not be refunded.

Participating Distilleries

• Big Springs Spirits

• Burgess & Burgess Distillery

• Dad's Hat

• Disobedient Spirits

• Grumpy Goat Distillery

• Heist Spirits

• Iron City Distilling

• Kinsey Distilling Co. 

• Liberty Pole Spirits

• Meadville Distilling / Conneaut Cellars

• Park Family Farms Distillery

• Ponfeigh Distillery

• Red Pump Spirits

• Stoll & Wolfe

• Tall Pines Distillery

• West Overton Distilling

• Wigle Whiskey

Get Your Tickets!

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

General Admission - $85

• 2 drink tokens (for signature Whiskey Smash cocktails, beer, and wine; cash bar also available)

• Unlimited whiskey samples from Pennsylvania distilleries

• Unlimited samples of select Overholt™ whiskeys

• Dinner from Mission BBQ

• Bespoke chocolates from Scottdale Chocolate Company

VIP Admission - $130

• Exclusive VIP hour from 5 - 6 p.m.

• VIP-only Curated Cocktail (available only during VIP hour)

• VIP-only vertical sampling of Overholt™ 10, 11, and 12 Year Old, plus 2020 special Pennsylvania edition Overholt™ (available only during VIP hour)

• Swag bag

• Unlimited signature Whiskey Smash cocktails, beer, and wine

• Unlimited samples of select Overholt™ whiskeys

• Dinner from Mission BBQ

• Bespoke chocolates from Scottdale Chocolate Company

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