With a soft opening last month, Manatawny Still Works is generating significant buzz around the region. A combination of a cool offering, a unique space, excellent products and fun events is fueling word of mouth about the distillery located on Circle of Progress in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
The distillery hit the ground running with a strong brand package that saluted the history and nature of the region. Beautifully packaged product is accentuated by a craftsman philosophy that extends from their distilling processes to all other areas of the business.
The distillery’s tasting room, the Still Works at Manatawny, isn’t in an old historical building, but owners have gone to extreme efforts to preserve historic, antique items and materials throughout the space. From the slate chalkboard rescued from a demolished school building in Philadelphia to the salvaged barn wood used under the bar, their goal was to create a memorable new space that honors the past. The distillery is even naming many of their spirits after regional historical figures.
Early visitors to the Still Works are equating the brand’s antique stylings and artisanal production techniques with old-world craftsmanship and word is spreading about this unique destination spot. In reality, distilling in Pennsylvania does have a rich and colorful history and Manatawny Still Works means to revive it in all of the best ways.
Since the soft opening, Manatawny Still Works has introduced distillery tours, event rentals, specialty drinks, partnerships with the region’s best food trucks, and more as the distillery and tasting room emerge as a popular area destination.
On Friday, May 30 the distillery will officially open with a celebration and the public is invited. A ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. featuring local dignitaries will be followed by live music. Two of the regions most popular food trucks, Sunflower Food Truck and Prime Stache, will be on hand to pair offerings with some of the Still Works’ creative cocktails.
The Grand Opening Celebration will appropriately feature the popular bluegrass band Manatawny Creek Ramblers from 5–8 p.m. and American locals, Tin Bird Choir, will follow from 8–10:30 p.m.
“This is a great opportunity for everyone to check us out,” says Randy McKinley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the distillery which currently markets two spirits, Three Bitches Wheat Vodka and J. Potts White Whiskey. “We’ll be looking our best and ready to show off our space and our products to visitors.”
Across the street from Sly Fox Brewing Company, Manatawny Still Works’ master distiller is Max Pfeffer, former lead brewer at Sly Fox.
“I am excited for people to stop in, get a tour of our facilities and taste the craft distilling difference,” says Pfeffer. “We’ve worked hard to get to this point and everyone is ready for a celebration!”
More information is available at manatawnystillworks.com. “Like” Manatawny Still Works on Facebook here. Find Manatawny Still Works at 320 Circle of Progress Drive, Suite 104 in Pottstown, PA; phone: (484) 624–8271.
- Photo of Tasting Room: Manatawny Still Works
