News and Press Releases - 2024
9.5 Rating and Editor's Choice - American Whiskey
We are thrilled with the recent rating of Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Cask Proof. Peggy rated it a 9.5, and Susan a 9.2, both solid scores for a solid whisky. Peggy notes:
An almost port foundation of aromas. Butterscotch candy coating and pie crust. Whiffs of dill appear and become quite fragrant. Milk chocolate surprise.
What's more, we also showed up in a fun little article abou...
Press Release: Catoctin Creek Releases 10 year old 1757 Virginia XO Brandy Bottled-in-Bond
Local distillery celebrates 15 years with super-limited XO brandy produced from local grapes
PURCELLVILLE, VA. (July 26, 2024) - - - Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., The Virginia Rye Whisky ℠, continues its 15 year anniversary celebrations with the release of its Catoctin Creek 1757® Virginia XO Brandy Bottled-in-Bond. Crafted exclusively from 100% Virginia grapes, sourced meticulously from e...
The Bourbon Life Podcast - Interview with Rebecca Harris
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes a ride to Northern, Virginia to visit Rebecca Harris from Catoctin Creek Distilling Company.
Becky takes the big man through the history of Catoctin Creek and their Virginia Rye Whiskies. After years of being a chemical engineer she, along with her husband, started this craft distillery in Purcellville, Virginia.
Their passion...
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: Distillery Profile - Catoctin Creek
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society of the United Kingdom is a storied old whisky club dating back over 40 years. The organization has grown to appreciate more than just Scotch whisky, but also whisk(e)y from around the world. They publish a periodical for their members, and this month, Catoctin Creek was highlighted in their distillery profile. Lee "Connas" Conner writes:
Although Rebecca’s b...
Press Release: Catoctin Creek Product Family Earns Big Awards at National Whiskey Competition
Three products score Gold, Platinum and Double-Platinum at Fred Minnick's ASCOT Awards
PURCELLVILLE, VA. (May 20, 2024) - - - Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., The Virginia Rye Whisky ℠, won a slew of awards at Fred Minnick's ASCOT Awards. Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Cask Proof earned a DOUBLE-PLATINUM, Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye earned a PLATINUM, and Catoctin Creek Rabble Rouser Bottled...
American Whiskey Magazine - Milestones
Maggie Kimberl at American Whiskey magazine checks in with us after 15 years of business. The article celebrates our latest release of Rabble Rouser and dips into a little of our history and why we make rye whisky.
“We focus on making Virginia rye
whiskey,” explains Scott Harris. “Rye whiskey
is a tradition that goes back in Virginia to
1607, to Jamestown, the first settlers in
Virginia. ...
New Wine Review - These Are the Whiskey Gifts Moms Actually Want
Whiskey blenders and distillers, who also happen to be moms, talk about the bottles they’d love to receive on Mother’s Day.
Becky Harris, Co-founder and Chief Distiller Catoctin Creek Mom to Luke, 23, and Eddie, 26
For Mother’s Day this year, were it even available anymore, I would love a bottle of Single Cask Nation: The English Whisky Co. 9 Year English single malt whisky. It was just del...
Press Release: Last Chance for Ragnarök Rye - Oderus Edition!
Only 300 bottles remain! And then they're gone forever!
PURCELLVILLE, VA. (April 24, 2024) - - - Just when we thought it was all gone, we stumbled upon 300 more bottles of Ragnarök Rye - Oderus Edition! Available ONLY at www.ragnarokrye.com.
I was minding my own business, strolling through the distillery on a normal workday, when I noticed a pattern in the bricks that I hadn't seen bef...
Washingtonian: This Small Virginia Town Has Become a Gen-X Playground
Ryan Donmoyer at the Washingtonian does a nice piece for the Gen-X day-trippers coming to Purcellville. Having been an anchor business in the heart of downtown for over fifteen years, we are delighted to be included in this piece about our wonderful little town! Please come and see for yourself how much fun Purcellville can be!
Western Loudoun County has built a well-deserved reputation in t...
Fox 5 DC: Celebrate International Whisky Day with Catoctin Creek
A special Liquid Lunch with Catoctin Creek Distillery President, Founder, and Chief Distiller, Becky Harris, for International Whisky Day.
Art of the Cocktail "Boozy Garden Party" class mentioned in the show, register here.
You can also watch the full video, here.
Recipes mentioned in the show:
Apple Blossom
1 oz Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 92 Proof ...
Parade: That's the Spirit: 21 Women-Led Spirits Brands You Need to Know About
For International Women's Day, Parade magazine raises a toast to the 21 women pioneers running spirits brands.
What sets the brand apart is the fact that [Chief Distiller Becky Harris] cooks the distillate for the spirits for nine hours, which is more than twice as long as other distilleries. That extra time creates the depth of flavor that Catoctin Creek rye is known for.
You can read th...
Press Release: Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye® earns SILVER at American Craft Spirits Awards
The Virginia Rye Whisky℠ distillery wins silver at premier industry competition
DENVER, CO. (March 5, 2024) - - - Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., The Virginia Rye Whisky ℠, earned a silver medal for it's Hot Honey Rye® at the 2024 American Craft Spirits Association Awards in Denver, Colorado. The ACSA awards are the only industry-lead competition which performs double-blind evaluation by expe...
Inside Hook: Exceptional Barrel-Finish Whiskeys
Inside Hook is back with a survey of exceptional barrel-finish whiskeys. We are glad to make the cut, once again.
As part of its Barrel Select program, Catoctin produces several customized versions of its core Roundstone Rye, each rested an additional six months to a year in other barrels. Two of the most popular, according to founder Scott Harris, are those finished in barrels used to age ma...
Press Release: Catoctin Creek celebrates 15 years, releases six-year-old Rabble Rouser Rye
The Virginia Rye Whisky ℠ distillery marks 15 years in business with its oldest release yet of a celebrated Bottled-In-Bond whisky
PURCELLVILLE, VA. (January 8, 2024) - - - Pioneering the revival of artisanal distillation in Purcellville, Virginia, Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., The Virginia Rye Whisky ℠, is set to mark its impressive 15-year journey on February 14, 2024. Founded in 2009 by ...