Before The Barrel Distillery
Handcrafting spirits that are strong enough to mix and smooth enough to sip.
Before the Barrel produces traditional and flavored moonshines, whiskey, rum, gin, and absinthe. 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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Before the Barrel always has something happening, from collaborations with local food trucks to live music. Check out our calendar for the latest event details and follow us on social media.
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.
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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.
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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 8665 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.