March 19, 2014, Purcellville, VA – Award-winning Catoctin Creek Distilling Company – based in historic Purcellville, VA in Loudoun County, celebrated for its premium spirits including Roundstone Rye, Watershed Gin, 1757 Brandy, and Mosby’s Spirit, amongst others – was announced as a finalist for ‘Regional Food & Beverage Producer of the Year’ last night at RAMW’s 2014 RAMMYS Nominations event hosted at The Hamilton in Washington D.C. amidst hundreds of high-profile hospitality industry professionals.

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) added the new ‘Regional Food & Beverage Producer of the Year’ award category to its line-up this year to celebrate some of the regions most respected artisans. Catoctin Creek Distilling Company – the first legal distillery to open in Loudoun County since before Prohibition – was included in this high-profile collection of nominees amongst other notable artisans including: Port City Brewing Company, DC Brau Brewing Company, Rappahannock Oyster Co., and Red Apron Butchery.

"We are extremely honored to be nominated for this prestigious award and would to thank RAWM for creating this award category this year showcasing hard-working artisans throughout the metropolitan area, who absolutely love what we do,” said Scott Harris, founder of Catoctin Creek Distillery. “We’re celebrating our 5 year anniversary this year, just opened the doors to our new distillery and tasting room this past summer, and this nomination adds a whole new level of excitement and recognition for all of us at the distillery as we move forward in 2014. We’re also thrilled to share this nomination with such a talented group of fellow artisans and we wish everyone the best of luck as we prepare for the 2014 RAMMY Awards Gala in Washington D.C. on June 22nd.”

The annual RAMMY Awards Gala is the signature annual fundraiser for Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) recognizing the best and brightest in the area’s vibrant restaurant industry. On Sunday, June 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, winners from 21 categories will be announced and awarded, including four to be chosen by public vote. 2014 will serve as the 32nd Annual Gala.

About the RAMMYS:  Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The RAMMY Awards Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the region’s restaurants and foodservice community. Named the #1 Food & Restaurant event by BIZBASH Magazine for four consecutive years, The RAMMYS celebrate one of Metropolitan Washington’s greatest assets: its restaurants. For more information on the 2014 RAMMY Awards click here.

About the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW):  The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Established in 1920, RAMW is an advocate, resource and community for its members. The Association works to promote and sustain the growth and development of the industry while providing its members legislative and regulatory representation, marketing and small business support, programming and events. RAMW strives to serve its members with professionalism and integrity, and provide them the training, education and support they need to grow a successful business. For additional information please visit www.RAMW.org.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company:  Catoctin Creek Distilling Company (120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132; Phone: 703-794-7713; 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 Kyle Schmitz 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.

Distilled Spirits Council Elects Eight-Member Advisory Council

February 4, 2014, Washington, DC – The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) announced that an eight-member Advisory Council has been elected by the Small Distiller Affiliate Members for a term through the 2015 Annual Policy Conference.

New Advisory Council members include Andrew Auwerda of Philadelphia Distilling, Philadelphia, PA; John Dannerbeck of Anchor Distilling Co., San Francisco, CA; Kent Fleischmann of Dry Fly Distilling, Spokane, WA; Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers Distillery, Hye, TX; Scott Harris of Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., Purcellville, VA; Wes Henderson of Louisville Distilling Co., Louisville, KY; Paul Hletko of Few Spirits, Evanston, IL; and Lance Winters of St. George Spirits, Alameda, CA.

“Today’s announcement enhancing the governance structure of DISCUS’ Small Distiller Affiliate group will help advance the public policy interests of distillers of all sizes in our nation’s capital, in the states, and around the globe,” Distilled Spirits Council CEO Peter H. Cressy said. “It is critically important to work together in addressing the ongoing challenges of market modernization and blocking job-killing hospitality taxes, while promoting social responsibility and moderation.”

The Small Distiller Affiliate Membership, which was originally launched in 2010, now numbers over 80 members in 30 states. Its purpose is to organize the growing number of small distilled spirits producers across the nation and to give them a voice in public policy issues affecting the industry at every level of government. In addition to public policy matters, the members have many opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities from export promotions abroad to high-level meetings and events with top legislative and policy leaders and major associations from the other industry tiers.

"Catoctin Creek has been a member of the Small Distiller Affiliate group since its inception in 2010," remarked Scott Harris, founder of Catoctin Creek.  "We felt from the beginning it was important to play a proactive role with policy issues for small producers, and DISCUS more than any other organization, has been very effective in giving us a voice in DC and around the world.  I am thrilled to be elected by a group of my peers, and I am ready to get to work!"

About DISCUS:  The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) is the national trade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits sold in the United States. For more information, contact Frank Coleman at www.distilledspirits.org or 1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 400. Washington, D.C. 20005. Tel: 202-682-8840.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company 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. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and eco-ganic spirits are our passion. For more information, contact Kyle Schmitz at www.catoctincreek.com or 120 W. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 703-794-7713.

October 29, 2013, Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek Distillery has shipped its first order internationally.  A pallet of the popular Roundstone Rye whisky, made from 100% rye grain, left Purcellville, Virginia today bound for Singapore.  The buyer, Liberty Spirits Asia Pte. Limited, will distribute the whisky throughout its tasting rooms in southeast Asia.

"This is a very important day for us at the distillery," said Scott Harris, founder and General Manager at Catoctin Creek.  "We have always sold our spirits throughout the East Coast, highlighting what great local spirits they are, and we have had lots of interest because they're locally made.  But today, we can safely say, 'We're not just local, but world-class!' I cannot wait to see how this new Asian market develops."

Harris recently returned from business exploration trips to Shanghai and Germany, sponsored in part by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), and the small family-run distillery is now ramping up production to allow for international exports while meeting the demands at home.  "We're adding jobs and making more product," said Harris.  "Our distillery now employs seventeen people, and we're very proud of that in this economy."

"Based on their sustainable approach to production and pride in their spirits, we knew immediately that Catoctin Creek was a special distillery that we wanted to partner with," said Tyler Hendrie, co-founder of Liberty Spirits Asia.

"We're especially privileged to be bringing Catoctin Creek’s 100% eco-ganic Roundstone Rye whisky to the Asian market,” said Howard Lo, co-founder of Liberty Spirits Asia. “Catoctin Creek’s popularity and participation in the mid-Atlantic spirits community is inspiring, and we hope to bring that level of engagement to Asia."

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified eco-ganic and kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from eco-ganic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and eco-ganic spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 120 W. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.

About Liberty Spirits Asia: Liberty Spirits Asia Pte. Limited was established in 2013 with a mission to bring American craft spirits to Asia. Co-founded by Howard Lo and Tyler Hendrie, two Americans living in Singapore, Liberty Spirits Asia aims to increase appreciation of craft spirits in the region and be a trusted partner for American artisanal distilleries looking to Asia. Through The Secret Mermaid, their tasting room slated to open December 2013 in the heart of Singapore’s financial district, Liberty Spirits Asia is looking forward to bring the American craft spirit movement to the region.  For more information, contact Liberty at 141 Middle Road, 04-04B GSM Building, Singapore 188976. Tel: +65 9363 7641.

October 24, 2013, Purcellville, VA – Just in time for the holidays, Catoctin Creek is thrilled to announce the seasonal releases of is Short Hill Mountain Peach Brandy and 1757 Virginia Brandy.  Last year, both of these brandies sold out in a very short period of time.  This year, we have increased our production and will have more bottles to offer.

On November 2 at noon, Catoctin Creek will release the Short Hill Mountain Peach Brandy from their tasting room on Main Street in Purcellville.  The peach brandy is made entirely from Bluemont peaches, fermented and distilled and then aged in white oak barrels, bottled at 40% ABV.  The peach brandy is not a sweet liqueur, but rather a dry brandy done in the style of something one would find in Germany or France.  There are less than 1000 total bottles of the peach brandy this year, and will be sold exclusively at the distillery tasting room.

On November 16 at noon, Catoctin Creek will release its 1757 Virginia Brandy from the tasting room.  This brandy is made from Seyval blanc and Chambourcin wine grapes from Tarara and Fabbioli Cellars, aged in Bordeaux red wine casks for a minimum of two years, and bottled at 40% ABV.  1757 is the first commercial grape brandy ever produced in the Commonwealth, and around 1100 bottles will be available this year.

"We are always excited to put out our hyper-local fruit brandies," said Becky Harris, owner and chief distiller at Catoctin Creek. "These brandies are collaborations with some of Loudoun's great wineries, like Bluemont, Tarara and Fabbioli, and the results are always wonderful."

Catoctin Creek Short Hill Mountain Peach Brandy - 40% ABV, 375ml, SRP $42.30. Star-K certified.

Catoctin Creek 1757 Virginia Brandy - 40% ABV, 750ml, SRP $49.80.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified eco-ganic and kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from eco-ganic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and eco-ganic spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 120 W. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.

August 27, 2013, Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek Distillery has installed a large solar array covering the roof of its new facility on Main Street in Purcellville, Virginia.  The solar array, installed by Prospect Solar of Sterling, Virginia, will offset nearly 85% of the distillery's energy usage, and on very sunny days will return energy into the public grid.

"We are thrilled to have our new solar plant," said Scott Harris, owner and general manager of the distillery. "Since we began the distillery, we always looked for ways to improve our sustainability and green footprint.  We already recycle all of our waste from the distilling process by making alcohol cleanser and eco-ganic cattle feeds. With the new solar plant, we are able to continue this process by reducing our energy footprint.  Prospect Solar has been an excellent partner in this project."

The Case Building, which the distillery now calls home, is a nearly perfect site for solar because of its southern-facing, gently sloping roof.

"We are honored to work with Catoctin Creek Distillery, a small business leading by example in terms of sustainability," said Jim Stamer, President of Prospect Solar.  "The majority of their operation will be powered by a 41kW rooftop solar array that is large enough to offset the electricity of about five average households. Their business will benefit from lower operating costs, and hedge against rising utility rates for at least 25 years. All of the solar equipment to be used in the installation has been manufactured in the U.S.A.  Not only does Catoctin Creek produce local spirits, but they will also be producing local renewable energy for generations to come."

About Prospect Solar:  Prospect Solar, LLC was established in 2010 as the professional's choice for design/build solar photovoltaic energy system installation. We draw from the construction industry experiences of our sister company, Prospect Waterproofing Company. A foundation of over 20 years of roofing and waterproofing expertise allows us to provide our clients exceptional quality and value.  Our turn-key service is as sustainable as our business model by making continual investments in solar training, certifications, and oversight, to ensure the safest possible installations. Prospect Solar's services include engineering, economic analysis, financing, monitoring, and custom installations. For more information, contact us at www.prospectsolar.com or 18 Acacia Lane Sterling, VA 20166. Tel: 703-450-2387.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified eco-ganic and kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from eco-ganic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and eco-ganic spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 120 W. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.

August 19, 2013, Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek Distillery announces the Grand Opening weekend of their new distillery and tasting room at 120 West Main Street in Old Town Purcellville.  The distillery will celebrate its grand opening with a weekend of specials and festivities starting Friday, August 23rd and going through Sunday.  Patrons will enjoy the opportunity to tour, taste, and purchase bottles of the spirits from the new store.

"On Friday, we celebrate the opening of our new distillery with tastings, tours and 15% off all non-alcohol merchandise," said Scott Harris, owner of the distillery.  "On Saturday, Eric Buckland, author of the Mosby Men series and Mosby's Keydet Rangers, will be on hand in period dress to sign and sell his books. We are also very happy to have Andrew McKnight and Beyond Borders, who will begin playing a free concert from 6pm until close on Saturday night.  And on Sunday, Laissez Foure, a popular jazz swing band from Washington DC will play from 3pm until close."

Catoctin Creek Distillery recently moved its operations from the industrial park on Richardson Lane, to the historic Case Building in downtown Purcellville.  The building underwent a $500,000 renovation and historical preservation, and the distillery is now in full operation in its new location.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified eco-ganic and kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from eco-ganic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and eco-ganic spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 120 W. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.

June 12, 2013, Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek Distillery has been voted Gold Best Mountain-Made Spirit by the readers of Blue Ridge Country magazine in the 2013 Best of the Mountains poll.

Catoctin Creek Distillery was founded in 2009 and offers both grain distilled and fruit distilled products.  Catoctin Creek is the first legal distillery in Loudoun County since prohibition and offers both eco-ganic and kosher certified products.

"Our readers voted in record numbers this year," said Blue Ridge Country Editor in Chief Kurt Rheinheimer.  "We conduct Best of the Mountains voting only every five years, and we're so pleased that our knowledgeable, mountain-loving readership turned up a few real surprises to go along with recognizing many of the classic sites and sights of the region."

This year, the Best of the Mountains poll features a variety of other reader selections, ranging from the best waterfall to best southern cooking.  Readers submitted their votes online over a two-month period, producing a list of almost 250 platinum, gold, and silver awards for cities, attractions, people and activities in the Blue Ridge Mountain region.

The 2013 Best of the Mountains award winners can be found in the July/August 25th Anniversary Edition of Blue Ridge Country. The magazine is available on newsstands throughout the region, as well as on the new Inaugural Digital Edition at blueridgecountry.com/online.

About Blue Ridge Country: Blue Ridge Country is an award-winning bimonthly regional magazine with a readership of 325,000.  The magazine covers the mountain regions of nine southern states and explores history, food, festivals, travel, the outdoors and the environment.   Blue Ridge Country is produced by LeisureMedia360 (formerly Leisure Publishing), located in Roanoke, VA.  LeisureMedia360 is the official publisher of the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the Virginia is for Lovers Travel Guide and several other publications.  For more information about LeisureMedia360, visit www.leisurepublishing.com.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified eco-ganic and kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from eco-ganic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and eco-ganic spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 120 W. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.

May 15, 2013, Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek was awarded "Virginia's Finest®" designation for flagship line of spirits, including Roundstone Rye, Mosby's Spirit, and Watershed Gin.

The Virginia’s Finest program promotes the development of Virginia agriculture and specialty food products. Virginia's Finest highlights top quality Virginia-produced and processed products, including snacks, candy, nuts, cider, meats, and produce. The Virginia's Finest Program is one of the most highly regarded marketing vehicles in the Commonwealth and really gives Virginia companies an added advantage in the marketplace. Consumers recognize the familiar Virginia's Finest "checkmark" and trust that Virginia's Finest products have been deemed the best of the best.

"The Virginia’s Finest Trademark Program will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2014, and adding a celebrated Virginia distilling company such as Catoctin Creek to the list of Virginia’s Finest® product offerings is a win for everyone. I commend Catoctin Creek for their commitment to providing high quality locally made products," said Matt Lohr, Commissioner for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Only Virginia products that meet or exceed quality standards are part of the Virginia's Finest Program. Specific industries recommend, create and update the quality standards. All Virginia's Finest products must be approved by the Virginia's Finest Review Committee. The Committee reviews product packaging and labels to ensure products meet state and federal regulations. The Committee verifies that products meet or exceed the standards established by the industry. In the case of many products, the company must be inspected by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).

"Virginia is a great place to live and work, and we are proud that our products rank in the top with the rest of Virginia's Finest," said Scott Harris, owner of the Catoctin Creek Distillery.  "People recognize the Virginia's Finest brand, and we are thrilled to associate that brand with our spirits."

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified eco-ganic and kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from eco-ganic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and eco-ganic spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 120 W. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.

Purcellville, VA – On Monday, April 1, Catoctin Creek® began construction on their new facility, located at 120 W. Main Street in Purcellville, Virginia.  The four year old distillery has recently outgrown its space on Richardson Lane, and last year purchased the historic Case Building on Main Street to begin its expansion.

The construction process was bid out to five contractors throughout the region.  Ultimately, Mullally Construction Company, Inc. (MCCI) was chosen as the general contractor for the more than $500,000 expansion and restoration project.  The project has become quite complex, with renovation of the historic building becoming one of the primary goals of the construction project.

"What we have is a historic building that was built in the second year of Prohibition," notes Scott Harris, founder of the distillery. "The building has been neglected through the years, and we would like to rejuvenate this jewel on Main Street."

Improvements to the building include a completely new electrical system, new plumbing, a sprinkler system, masonry repairs, roofing repairs, and new HVAC systems.

"In addition to that, it is still our goal to place a solar array on the roof to reduce our energy consumption," says Mr. Harris. "What we aim to build is the greenest building in the Town of Purcellville."

Other green efforts include installing a new glycol system to reduce water consumption, LED lights, and other energy saving innovations.

"Mullally Construction are ready to get started on this exciting project," said Peter Mullally, CEO of MCCI. "This is a win for the County, Town, MCCI and Catoctin Creek!"

Construction should last from April to mid-June, with an expected opening in late-June, provided there are no big surprises in the building.  During the construction phase, normal production and touring operations will continue at the company's present facility at 37251C East Richardson Lane in northern Purcellville.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified eco-ganic and kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from eco-ganic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and eco-ganic spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 120 W. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.

About Mullally Construction Company, Inc: From its inception, Mullally Construction Company, Inc. has had a mission to provide superior project management and general contracting service by delivering quality construction projects of exceptional value. Mr. Mullally has over 30 years of experience constructing quality facilities in the Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. MCCI's experience includes base building construction and additions for hotels, churches and health institutions as well as historic renovations, build outs for retail operations, commercial interiors and restaurants. For more information, contact MCCI at www.mullallyconstruction.com or 16929 Simpson Circle, Paeonian Springs, VA 20129. Tel: 540-882-4664.

Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek® is now available in Georgia through Savannah Distributing Company, Inc.  The following small-batch, hand-crafted spirits are registered for sale in the state of Georgia:

• Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye
• Catoctin Creek Mosby's Spirit
• Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin
• Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye CASK PROOF (limited release)
• Catoctin Creek 1757 Virginia Brandy (limited release)

"Distribution in Georgia continues our goal to be a dominant east-coast brand," said Scott Harris, founder and general manager of the distillery.  "Atlanta and Savannah are great markets for craft spirits, and we are so excited to begin selling our products through Savannah Distributing Company. Since I'm also an alumnus of Georgia Tech, it is particularly cool to be back in my home state."

"We are thrilled to team up with Catoctin Creek in Georgia," said Henry Monsees, President and CEO of Savannah Distributing Company. "Catoctin Creek is producing fantastic hand-crafted spirits, and we are sure they will do outstanding in the state of Georgia."

Catoctin Creek recently started an expansion project to move their distillery to 120 W. Main Street in Purcellville, and this project will quadruple the production size of their distillery.  Picking up new markets like Georgia are key to the growth of the company with this expansion in 2013.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified eco-ganic and kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from eco-ganic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal specialty brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and eco-ganic spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 37251C East Richardson Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.

About Savannah Distributing Company: Savannah Distributing Company is one of the largest distributors of craft beer, wine and spirits in the state of Georgia, servicing Atlanta, Savannah, and the entire state. For more information, contact them at gawine.com or 2860 Bankers Industrial Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30360. Tel: 800-551-0777.

Purcellville, VA – Catoctin Creek® is now available in Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).  The following craft spirits are registered in the PLCB special order catalog, and are now available to restaurants, bars and consumers alike:

• Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye
• Catoctin Creek Mosby's Spirit
• Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin
• Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye CASK PROOF (limited release)
• Catoctin Creek 1757 Virginia Brandy (limited release)

"Distribution in Pennsylvania is critical in achieving our goal to be a dominant east-coast brand," said Scott Harris, founder and general manager of the distillery.  "Being able to offer our spirits in key cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh fills the gap between Maryland and New York. With our increased production this year, these markets will be significant to our future growth plans."

Customers interested in ordering Catoctin Creek spirits may consult the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board web site at http://www.lcb.state.pa.us, the Catoctin Creek Pennsylvania ordering page at http://catoctincreek.com/wheretobuy-pa, or by calling the PLCB Special Order hotline directly at 1-800-332-7522 and selecting Option 1.

For restaurants, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for ordering information.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal specialty brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality and local spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 37251C East Richardson Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.

San Francisco, CA (January 18, 2013) – The Good Food Awards has awarded Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye a gold seal in their 2013 spirits category, one of 182 finalists across nine industries, from 31 states, chosen from among 1,366 entries.  Awards were presented by Alice Waters, famed chef of Chez Pannise and prominent activist for the local food movement.

"The Good Food Awards celebrate the kind of food we all want to eat: tasty, authentic and responsibly produced," said Christina Skonberg, operations manager for the Good Food Awards.  "For a long time, certifications for responsible food production and awards for superior taste have remained distinct—one honors social and environmental responsibility, while the other celebrates flavor. The Good Food Awards recognize that truly good food—the kind that brings people together and builds strong, healthy communities—contains all of these ingredients."

Gold Seals were given to producers whose winning products are either certified ọṙḡạṇịc themselves or are 100% comprised of certified ọṙḡạṇịc ingredients.  Accepting the award in person, at San Francisco's historic Ferry Building, were Scott and Becky Harris, the founders of Catoctin Creek.

"We are honored and delighted to receive this award," said Becky Harris. "This award is unlike many others, in that first, the products are judged for taste and quality.  Once evaluated for quality, a determination is made on the sustainability of the products and the companies that produce them. We are thrilled to win on both factors."

In geographic trends this year, Washington, D.C. is emerging as a hub of Good Food, with 14 Finalists hailing from its food shed of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Colorado (10), Washington state (10), Wisconsin (9) and Texas (9) all had strong showings. California had the largest number of finalists (43), followed by Oregon (22) and New York (16).

About the Good Food Awards: Now in its third year, Good Food Awards are given to winners in nine categories: beer, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate, coffee, confections, pickles, preserves and spirits. The Good Food Awards Seal, found on winning products, assures consumers they have found something exceptionally delicious that also supports sustainability and social good. The Good Food Awards Gold Seal marks the products of winners who have also obtained certified ọṙḡạṇịc status while also leading in taste and social responsibility. For more information on the Good Food Awards, contact Christina Skonberg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 415-447-3268.

About Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition. Certified kosher, Catoctin Creek produces premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from local sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal specialty brandy. At Catoctin Creek, high quality spirits are our passion. For more information, contact us at www.catoctincreek.com or 37251C East Richardson Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tel: 540-751-8404.