SPECIAL ORDERING IS OBSOLETE!

Restaurants and mixed-beverage licensees can now purchase spirits directly from the distillery!

Purcellville, Virginia (August 4, 2016) – The Virginia ABC has approved direct sales from distilleries to Virginia restaurants, bars, and other mixed-beverage licensees.  This process will operate exactly the same as it does when restaurants purchase from their designated ABC stores:  the spirits will be priced at the same ABC prices as in the stores, sales tax will not be charged at the sale, and the bottles will be marked with a sticker to ensure compliance with ABC rules.

"This is a great step forward!" remarked Scott Harris, founder of the distillery.  "We have—for some time now—received numerous requests from restaurants, especially for our special releases, which have not been feasible to deliver through the ABC special order system.  Too many times, special orders were lost, unfulfilled or rerouted, so the system just didn't work well for small-batch special releases."

Beginning this month, restaurants desiring special releases need only to contact the distillery to get what they want.  A simple one-page form is filled out, and the products are delivered or picked up.

Current listed products already in the ABC system will still be available from their local ABC stores, including:

• Roundstone Rye (27030)
• Roundstone Rye "92 Proof" (27018)
• Watershed Gin (29760)

Special releases now available through direct ordering are:

• Roundstone Rye "Cask Proof" (seasonal availability)
• Rabble Rouser 4yo Straight Rye Whisky (seasonal availability)
• 1757 Virginia Brandy
• Pearousia Pear Brandy
• Short Hill Mountain Peach Brandy
• Quarter Branch Apple Brandy (seasonal availability)
• Private barrel releases (inquire for more details)
• Old Tom Watershed Gin (seasonal availability)
• Single Malt Releases (e.g. Kings Mountain, seasonal availability)
• Mosby's Spirit

Mr. Harris added, "I'd just like to thank the entire team at the Virginia ABC for listening to the growing industry of craft distillers and coming up with a solution that works great for everyone.  As of today, we'll have greater selection at Virginia restaurants, more revenue for the state of Virginia, and more revenue for the craft distillers in Virginia, with very little additional cost of administration.  It is truly a win-win for all involved, including the end customer desiring more variety."

To Order:

If you are a restaurant in Virginia, and wish to learn more or place an order, please contact our Virginia Brand Ambassador, John Shope, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. Catoctin Creek prides itself on offering high-quality spirits. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com. 

Roundstone Rye wins a gold and two silver medals at the 2016 American Whiskey Masters

London, United Kingdom (August 2, 2016) – The 2016 American Whiskey Masters, a spirits contest run by The Spirits Business, awarded Catoctin Creek one gold and two silver medals for their flagship single barrel whiskies.

"The Rye Single Barrel flight hauled in even more medals," remarked Kristiane Sherry, editor of The Spirits Business, "with Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye and Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 92 Proof both winning Silvers.  But it was sibling spirit Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Cask Proof which really caught the attention of the panel and was accordingly awarded a Gold."

"It's very balanced and opened well with water," said Nagesh Balusu, general manager at Salt Whisky Bar and Dining Room. "It's a very good example of a rye whiskey.  On the nose, it's sweet but it's got those rye characteristics."

Elated with the news, Scott Harris, founder of the distillery remarked, "We are so grateful for the medals from the United Kingdom.  Our distillery is still quite small, so we've always focused first and foremost on quality.  I'm extremely proud of the excellent quality whiskey that Becky (Scott's wife and chief distiller) produces, and thrilled that the world has noticed."

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Single Barrel Whisky is made from 100% rye, certified kosher, and retails at $39 for 750mL, or in the UK, £45 for 70cL.

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye "92 Proof" retails for $52 for 750mL, or in the UK, £55 for 70cL. Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye "Cask Proof" retails for $89 for 750mL, or in the UK, £90 for 70cL.

Catoctin Creek products are available in the UK and Europe through Haromex.  Distribution details here:  http://catoctincreek.com/wheretobuy-eu

Full details about the awards may be found in the August issue of The Spirits Business:  http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/issue/august-2016/

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. Catoctin Creek prides itself on offering high-quality spirits. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com. 

Roundstone Rye wins while competing head-to-head against larger international brands

Los Angeles, CA (June 13, 2016) – The 2016 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition has awarded Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye a silver medal in the overall category of Whiskey/Whisky.

"The 2016 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition received 401 Spirits entries from 149 producers," according to the competition's web site.  "This year's competition received spirits from 29 different countries, Austria, Bahamas, Britain, Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Holland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Martinique, Mexico, Myanmar, Poland, Puerto Rico, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, UK, USA, and Virgin Islands. We had 20 prestigious judges from all over the United States from on and off-premise as well as Southern Wine & Spirits, Young's Market and Wine Warehouse."

"Becky and I are so happy to receive this award!" remarked Scott Harris, founder of the distillery.  "It is really great to see our spirits taking hold in the Los Angeles market. We're especially proud that when our hand-crafted single barrel whisky competes against larger brands, that we do very, very well.  We are now the most highly awarded whisky in Virginia and the world is noticing!"

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Single Barrel Whisky is made from 100% rye, certified kosher, and retails around $39 for 750mL.

The full list of 2016 competition winners can be found here.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. Catoctin Creek prides itself on offering high-quality spirits. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com. 

Second Year Recognized as a Top Performing Attraction as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site

Purcellville, Virginia – May 25, 2016 – Catoctin Creek Distillery today announced that, for the second year in a row, it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

“Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is a true source of pride for the entire team at Catoctin Creek, and we’d like to thank all of our guests who took the time to complete a review on TripAdvisor,” said Addie Rodgers, Tasting Room Manager at Catoctin Creek. “There is no greater seal of approval than being recognized by one’s own customers. With the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence based on customer reviews, the accolade is a remarkable vote of confidence to our business and our continued commitment to excellence.”

"With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their booking decisions.”

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County, Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium Virginia spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, and seasonal brandy from Virginia wines. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com.

About TripAdvisor: TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site**, enabling travelers to plan and book the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers advice from millions of travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools that check hundreds of websites to find the best hotel prices. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching 340 million unique monthly visitors***, and 350 million reviews and opinions covering 6.5 million accommodations, restaurants and attractions. The sites operate in 48 markets worldwide.

**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, February 2016
***Source: TripAdvisor log files, Q1 2016

Catoctin Creek will be available beginning at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, this Memorial Day weekend

Purcellville, VA (May 19, 2016) – We are very pleased to announce that Catoctin Creek products will soon be available at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) "Class Six" liquor stores beginning this Memorial Day weekend.  The following products will be available at the Fort Belvoir Class Six:

• Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, 80 Proof
• Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, 92 Proof "Distiller's Reserve"
• Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin
• Catoctin Creek 1757 Virginia Brandy

Catoctin Creek receives honors for Craft Producer, Master Distiller and Brand Ambassador of the Year

Purcellville, VA (January 29, 2016) – Whisky Magazine recently announced their Icons of Whisky awards, and in the American division, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company was shortlisted for three of the awards:

• Craft Producer of the Year
• Master Distiller of the Year (Becky Harris)
• Brand Ambassador of the Year (Chad Robinson)

"While we weren't ultimately selected for the final awards," remarked Scott Harris, founder of the distillery, "to be included in the shortlist among such great industry names is an honor indeed for which we're very proud!"

From the Icons of Whisky web site:

The Icons of Whisky Awards are an internationally recognized set of awards covering all aspects of the whisky industry, from retail to production.  Whisky Magazine celebrated the finest companies and individuals in the whisky industry with our annual Icons of Whisky awards, a highlight in the whisky calendar.

With new categories for this year, including Master Distiller / Master Blender, Travel Retailer and World Whisky Ambassador to name a few, there is no doubt that some new names will come in to the mix. 2015 saw the launch of a new nominations and voting process where we invited producers, retailers, distributors and importers to have their say and help our editorial panel identify those deserving of an Icons title. Now familiar with the online process, the industry has once again spoken and left us with the unenviable task of making the final decision. 

You may read more about the awards and the results from the competition at the following link:  http://www.iconsofwhisky.com/2016/america/

Pictured below, Becky Harris, Chief Distiller, and Chad Robinson, Brand Ambassador at Catoctin Creek.  Photos may be used, please credit Catoctin Creek.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. Catoctin Creek prides itself on offering high-quality spirits. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com. 

Roundstone Rye "92 Proof" named winner in 2016 Good Food Awards

San Francisco, CA (January 15, 2016) – The Good Food Awards named Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye "92 Proof" a winner in the 2016 Good Food Awards.

Over 800 people gathered tonight to pay tribute to 176 Good Food Award Winners of 2016. By the majestic Golden Gate Bridge on the San Francisco Bay numerous farmers, chefs, journalists, and activists united to celebrate the exceptional food crafters including luminaries Alice Waters, Nell Newman and Slow Food Founder, Carlo Petrini, who presented the awards.

The winners harken from 33 states, having risen to the top amongst 1,937 entries in a blind tasting with 203 judges held in September. The highest scoring entries were submitted to a rigorous vetting process to verify they met the sustainability and social responsibility criteria to win a Good Food Awards – with over two dozen ultimately disqualified. This year’s winners represent the forefront of American craft food, making products that are delicious, respectful of the environment, and connected to communities and cultural traditions.

Accepting the award for Catoctin Creek was founder and chief distiller, Becky Harris.  "We are so happy to receive this Good Food Award," said Becky Harris. "This award is so special:  Not only are the products judged for taste and quality, but they are also judged for sustainability and how they're produced. We are thrilled to win on both taste and sustainability."

As Good Food Awards founder Sarah Weiner noted in her closing remarks: “Twenty years ago, it took travelling across the globe to encounter something so exquisite that it jolted me into seeing the world with new eyes. Now, you are giving people a taste of how good life can be right here on our own soil…changing America’s definition of Good Food.”

The full list of 2016 Good Food Award winners can be found here.

About the Good Food Awards: The Good Food Awards celebrates the kind of food we all want to eat: tasty, authentic and responsibly produced. We grant awards to outstanding American food producers and the farmers who provide their ingredients. Seedling Projects 501 (c) 3 organizes the Awards in collaboration with a broad community of food producers, food writers and passionate food-lovers. Find more information at: seedlingprojects.org and goodfoodawards.org.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. Catoctin Creek prides itself on offering high-quality spirits. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com. 

Flagship Roundstone Rye® receives national honor.

November 10, 2015, Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek received national press this week as it's flagship product, Roundstone Rye whisky–a small-batch, single barrel, hand-crafted whisky made from 100% rye–was named one of the ten best whiskeys to be produced outside of Kentucky.

"We were very pleased that Roundstone Rye was included on a list of the 10 best whiskeys to be produced outside of Kentucky," said Scott Harris, founder and distiller from Catoctin Creek. "Once again, Roundstone Rye is being recognized for it's excellence alongside some of the best craft spirits in America today."

From the article:

"Roundstone Rye is made from 100% rye, and unlike many craft brands, we make it from scratch here in Purcellville (never bought from larger company liquor stocks). Each batch is lovingly made from 100% rye, fermented on site, distilled and then aged in Minnesota white oak. This care to the craft ensures we deliver a gorgeous single-barrel whisky that emulates pre-Prohibition style rye whisky of the early 1900s."

Read the full story, here.  Learn more information on Roundstone Rye, here.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. Catoctin Creek prides itself on offering high-quality spirits. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com.

This is the one you've been waiting for!

October 19, 2015, Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek is proud to announce the release of its oldest whisky to date:  Rabble Rouser® 4 year old straight rye whisky.  

Rabble Rouser is the latest rye whisky offering from Catoctin Creek.  Distilled from 100% rye, and like the other whisky from Catoctin Creek, Rabble Rouser is a single barrel, hand-crafted whisky.  The Rabble Rouser differs from its cousin, Roundstone Rye, in that it is distilled at a lower proof, allowing lots of earthy goodness from the grain to come through in the spirit.  The whisky is aged for four years in Minnesota white oak barrel, twice the legal age requirement for "straight rye whiskey."  It is bottled at 100 proof.

"Where Roundstone Rye is sort of restrained, with lots of fruit and elegance, Rabble Rouser is more unruly and vivacious," says Scott Harris, founder of the distillery, "There's a burst of rich rye spice and sweet woodiness that dominates this whisky." 

"At four years old, Catoctin Creek is one of just a few craft distilleries producing rye whiskey of that age," says Jake Emen, who writes for Washington City Paper.

The Rabble Rouser straight rye whisky will be released in limited quantities into the Virginia, Maryland, DC, and New York markets.  

It will be released at the Purcellville distillery on October 19 for VIP members and Sunday, Nov. 1 for the general public.  Information on VIP Club may be found here:  http://catoctincreekdistilling.com/vip-club

Catoctin Creek Rabble Rouser Straight Whisky, 50% ABV, single barrel whisky distilled from 100% rye, 750ml, SRP $61.59.  While supplies last!

This whisky is dedicated to Allan Guy, who designed its label.  Allan was a treasured colleague and will be missed.

Aboutc Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. Catoctin Creek prides itself on offering high-quality spirits. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com.

September 24, 2015, Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek is proud to announce the release of two of our newest expressions of Roundstone Rye Cask Proof!  The Roundstone Rye has won gold medals from San Francisco to New York to London, and was recently called a “huge rye” and “great fun” in the 2015 edition of Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.  And now, we have two versions to share at cask proof.

The first expression is our Roundstone Rye "Maple Finished" Cask Proof, where we've taken those old maple-syrup barrels from the Langdon Wood maple syrup that we sell in our tasting room, and we re-filled them with whisky.  The result is not cloying or sweet, but a smooth maple flavor that blends perfectly into the whisky, and a maple finish that goes on, and on, and on, and on...  Only 26 cases will be available in the tasting room for sale!  

The second expression is our Roundstone Rye "Peach Brandy Finished" Cask Proof, where we've taken one of our spent peach brandy barrels and finished the whisky in that barrel.  In this case, again, the subtle fruitiness of the peach comes into the mid-palate, and a sweet peachy finish closes out the whisky.  Only 8 (yes, EIGHT) cases are available in the tasting room for sale!  This one will absolutely sell out right away, so please get yours ASAP to ensure you get some.

Both whisky expressions will also be released in limited quantities into the Maryland, DC, and California markets.  Be sure to check our Whiskey Wednesday in DC schedule for your chance to get a free tasting of these newest expressions!  Details, here:  http://catoctincreekdistilling.com/events/1118-introducing-whisky-wednesdays-with-catoctin-creek

Roundstone Rye Cask Proof will be released at the Purcellville distillery on September 23 for VIP members and Saturday, Oct. 10 for the general public.  Information on VIP Club may be found here:  http://catoctincreekdistilling.com/vip-club

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye "Cask Proof" Whisky, 59.8% ABV, whisky distilled from 100% rye, 750ml, SRP $89.90.  While supplies last!

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. Catoctin Creek prides itself on offering high-quality spirits. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com.

New York, NY, September 11, 2015 — Catoctin Creek Distilling Company has been awarded a gold medal for its Roundstone Rye "92 Proof" whisky in the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition.

"We are absolutely delighted by this award, from one of the most respected spirits judging competitions on the planet," remarked Scott Harris, founder and general manager of the distillery.  "New York has always been the center of our cultural universe, and it is wonderful to get this recognition from an internationally-respected organization!"

Despite its small size, the small Purcellville distillery has seen distribution expanding rapidly in the last five years, sending its local and kosher spirits to New York, California, and internationally.

The New York World Wine and Spirits Competition is one of the largest competitions for the retail beverage industry in the world and has attracted top professional Judges from restaurants, bars and clubs, food and beverage buyers, USBG Mixologists, Educators, Beverage Directors, Columnists, Writers, Sommeliers and Chefs. All Judges will follow and utilize a proven numerical evaluation system that will promote reliable and consistent results.

For more information about the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition, see www.nyworldwineandspiritscompetition.com.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County, Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium Virginia spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, and seasonal brandy from Virginia wines. For media-related inquiries, please contact info@catoctincreek.com or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com.

Arriving Autumn 2015 in Australia.

August 17, 2015, Purcellville, Virginia / Gold Coast, Australia – Catoctin Creek has expanded its international distribution into Australia and New Zealand through Challenger Beverages Pty Ltd. The products available in Australia will be:

• Roundstone Rye, 80 proof (40% ABV), 750 mL
• Roundstone Rye, 92 proof (46% ABV), 750 mL
• Roundstone Rye, CASK PROOF (58% ABV), 750 mL
• Watershed Gin, 92 proof (46% ABV), 750 mL
• and limited quantities of Catoctin Creek's line of brandies and Mosby's Spirit

Catoctin Creek's products will initially launch in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Distribution into other regions of the country is available through Challenger Beverages' network of preferred partners.

"We are delighted to have our spirits reach the continent of Australia, and we are thrilled to be partnered with Challenger Beverages," remarked Scott Harris, founder of the distillery. "Catoctin Creek continues to grow our international export business, as American craft spirits continue to be very hot abroad. Our hand-crafted, small batch products have received numerous international awards, and this order is further proof of the excellence of our products."

Challenger Beverages is a specialty supplier of premium liquor products in Australia and New Zealand. "We are excited to have the range of Catoctin Creek products in our portfolio," remarked Scott Garnett, founder of Challenger Beverages. "We've tasted a lot of whiskey in our search for the brand we’d like to represent, and Catoctin Creek's Roundstone Rye is amazing and clearly stood above the crowd. We knew we had a winner! The Watershed Gin, not to be outdone, adds a dynamic new American style gin, which we are confident will be of great appeal across the bars and liquor stores of Australia."

The Catoctin Creek products are in transit by sea, and expected to be in country by mid-September 2015.

About Challenger Beverages: Challenger Beverages is a wholesale liquor distribution company whose aim is to create and represent brands which redefine the categories in which they operate. Challenger Beverages is the exclusive distributor of Ron de Jeremy Rum, Purity Vodka, Hedonist Cognac, Diplôme Dry Gin, Origenes Rum, SX Tequilas and now the Catoctin Creek portfolio. Contact Challenger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.challengerbeverages.com.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 540-751-8404; Twitter: @CatoctinCreek) is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified eco-ganic and kosher, and family owned and operated, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from eco-ganic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. Catoctin Creek prides itself on offering high-quality and eco-ganic spirits. For media-related inquiries, please contact Scott Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for more information on Catoctin Creek Distilling Company please visit www.catoctincreek.com.