Before The Barrel Distillery
Handcrafting spirits that are strong enough to mix and smooth enough to sip.
Before the Barrel Distillery produces traditional and flavored moonshines, whiskey, rum, gin, and more. Our spirits are distilled, bottled, and served in Erie, Pennsylvania. We offer sample tastings, handcrafted cocktails, and bottled spirits to go.
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The Word Around Town
Just an absolute gem. I found this place by walking downtown Corry PA. The owner is a super cool and down-to-earth person. The spirits are quite amazing. We left very happy and grateful to have stumbled across this great place. This is a must see.
Vulcanize
Awesome distillery! Owner is very knowledgeable and a wealth of information on his product! The different flavored moonshines were excellent! Keep up the great job!
Gary H.
Tasted a variety of moonshine. Purchased walking tacos from their food truck.. ALL GOOD STUFF. Staff are all personable, fun, and down to earth. Felt like being around family. We couldn't leave without taking a jug home with us. WE WILL RETURN
Mark W.
Awesome place with relaxing atmosphere. Of course we had to try several different options. We took friends for their first visit there. They in turn took friends there for there first time. Well worth stopping and darn good prices also.
Pete D.
The Spirit of Innovation
Bernie Blore opened Before the Barrel Distillery in August of 2022. Bernie, a Harborcreek native, obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh before beginning his career in Arkansas, where he learned the art of distilling.
After nearly a decade of experience in the chemical distillation industry, he moved back to Erie, PA. Bernie then put that know-how to good use by perfecting the art of making moonshine.
Good Spirits Never Fail
Before The Barrel’s primary goal is to produce spirits of the highest quality. We’re driven by innovation and on a mission to raise the bar for flavor, smoothness, and experience. Before The Barrel continues to expand its range of offerings to provide our community with novel products to enjoy time and again.
One of Before the Barrel’s signature products is our age-your-own whiskey. There are few things as rewarding as taking the first sip of a spirit you’ve aged yourself. Reach out to us today to learn more.
Visit Before The Barrel
Before the Barrel is located at 8651 Wattsburg Rd, Wattsburg, PA, just a mile south of I-90. Come visit us to experience one-of-a-kind handcrafted cocktails, pick up bottled spirits, or reach out about hosting a private event.
Handcrafting Every Drop
To ensure the best quality product, Before The Barrel focuses on small-batch production. From selecting our ingredients and preparing the mash to filtering the spirits and bottling each batch, we’re involved in every last detail of the process. Come in today to pick up a bottle or sit down for a full tasting. We’ll see you soon.