BootLeg Distilling is a distillery located in Martinsburg - all the way over in the Eastern Panhandle. I was fortunate to stop by to check out their offerings. But first, a little background:

"You can call us the 'farm-to-table' of distilling. We are a family owned and operated distillery created from a pole barn (essentially a steel barn with support poles). This handcrafted facility was constructed by the unique skills and devoted hands of owner/founder Brad Armel. Being nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains allows you to enjoy our spirits in an atmosphere with nature. We pride ourselves on manufacturing quality spirits. We use grains from local farmers, while also using limestone filtered water. This considerably increases the quality of our premium spirits – aged rum, bourbon, and corn whiskey, with moonshine coming soon. Creating a new-school taste for the old-school drink. This taste is developed through filtering and blending all-natural, locally sourced flavor profiles of smooth/sweet aromas. We can’t give it all away online, so come visit us to learn more. Our distinct process is not just a craft, but a passion. It is our pleasure to produce spirits from our distillery for you to enjoy with friends and family at your table or at ours. Brad and Lucia Armel welcome you to BootLeg Distilling. We’re a family business looking to put a smile on people’s faces by sharing our passion of distilling.



They offer rums in unique flavors - like strawberries & lemon and sweet cinnamon. They have corn whiskey and bourbon whiskey. I had to try the sweet cinnamon - because a local version of Fireball sounds delish. And it is! Smooth, spicy and a great base for cocktails.



It deserves a space on my bar cart and on your shelf, too. Have you been yet?