News and Press Releases - 2023

Always great to be in the top ten on anybody's list, including Imbibe:

Imbibe 75 alumni Becky and Scott Harris helped spark the rye whiskey revolution among craft distillers at Catoctin Creek Distillery in Virginia. Making rye the focus of their attention, they’ve released a range of expressions over the years, including this 92-proof version of their flagship Roundstone Rye. Bottled as a single-barrel whiskey, this rye is fragrant with notes of mint, maple, and cocoa, with ginger, vanilla, and nutmeg emerging in the glass, along with a bright touch of lemon zest. $52.79, catoctincreekdistilling.com

You can read the full article, here.

Washington ABC7 — March is Women’s History Month and all month long 7 News will be spotlighting the work women have done for our country as well as local success stories. Becky Harris, the Founder and Chief Distiller at Catoctin Creek Distillery in Purcellville, VA spoke to us about her strides in business.

You can watch the full video, here.

Nice coverage in our local paper about our March initiative to raise money for STEPUP foundation:

Becky Harris, Catoctin Creek’s co-founder and chief distiller, said she understands the challenges craft distillers, especially women, face every day to make their presence known, and as an ACSA board member seeks to increase diversity and provide more opportunities in the industry.

This donation program is estimated to cover the cost of STEPUP interns to attend the American Craft Spirits Association Conference in 2024, which will help women and underrepresented individuals discover more job opportunities in the spirits industry.

You can see the full review, here.

Tony Sachs of the Whisky Advocate writes a really in-depth piece about the history of American rye whiskey and the state of production today.  At the end of the article, he ranks several great rye brands in order, and we're very pleased that Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Cask Proof came in as #2 on that list, with a score of 92 points.  From the introduction of the article:

Danko, Abruzzi, and Rosen may sound like a law firm, or a not-so-hip 70s rock band. But you’ll hear the names being bandied about at small distilleries around the U.S. They are heirloom varietals of rye—grains that had all but disappeared from American farming until about a decade ago, when craft distillers began seeking out local farmers to grow them. Their aim is to restore long-vanished rye whiskey styles, and these forgotten rye strains may be their key to success. It hasn’t been an easy endeavor, but distillers believe the resulting differences make it all worthwhile. 

You can read the full story, here.