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Somerset, PA

Scaling production and enhancing brand visibility for Pennsylvania’s largest distillery focused on reviving Monongahela Rye.

• Monongahela Rye revival: Restoring a historic spirit once considered America’s finest before Prohibition.  
• Award-winning product: Westsylvania Rye – Cask Strength received a prestigious Double Platinum Award.  
• Growing recognition: Featured in hundreds of bars and restaurants, with distribution in over 600 state retail outlets.  
• Community engagement: Plans for an outdoor music venue and a whiskey museum dedicated to Somerset County’s distilling history.  
• Production expansion: Adding more barrels and increasing whiskey production to meet rising demand.

Ponfeigh Distillery is dedicated to reviving the heritage of Monongahela Rye, once considered America’s finest spirit before Prohibition. As the largest working distillery in Pennsylvania, Ponfeigh has quickly gained recognition for its premium rye spirits and is featured in hundreds of bars and restaurants across the state. The company’s portfolio includes four rye-forward spirits, with plans to expand its production to meet growing demand. The funds raised will support critical infrastructure projects, including the construction of a barrel barn and the completion of an outdoor music venue that will help raise brand visibility.

In addition to scaling production by adding more barrels and increasing whiskey production, Ponfeigh will also invest in marketing to build consumer trust and expand its reach. The company plans to complete a whiskey museum dedicated to the history of Somerset County’s distilling culture, further enhancing its brand story. With over 600 state-owned retail outlets carrying its products, Ponfeigh is poised for significant growth, and the funding will be used to meet this increasing demand. This expansion will position Ponfeigh Distillery for long-term success while preserving and celebrating the rich distilling tradition of the region.

Company Info

Ponfeigh Distillery is dedicated to reviving Monongahela Rye and producing premium rye whiskey in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

Ponfeigh Distillery, located in Somerset, Pennsylvania, is focused on reviving the legacy of Monongahela Rye, a spirit once considered the finest in America before Prohibition. As the largest working distillery in Pennsylvania, Ponfeigh is dedicated to producing high-quality rye whiskey with a portfolio of rye-forward spirits, which have already garnered positive reviews and prestigious awards. The distillery’s offerings are available in over 600 retail outlets across Pennsylvania, and it is featured in numerous bars and restaurants. Ponfeigh is quickly establishing itself as a leader in the whiskey industry, earning a reputation for exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

The distillery is using funds raised to scale its operations, focusing on increasing production capacity, building an outdoor auditorium for music events, and completing a whiskey museum to celebrate Somerset County’s distilling history. Additional investments will go toward expanding barrel storage and enhancing marketing efforts to further build brand recognition. Ponfeigh’s commitment to preserving the region’s rich distilling history and offering top-tier spirits has positioned it for future growth, with plans for continued expansion and increased production to meet rising demand.