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May 11, 2021

First Look: Chacho Distillery Near Brightwood Park Wants To Spice Up Your Cocktails

The distillery opening this week brings its signature spicy spirit and a Colombian-inspired flair.

May 14, 2019

First Look: The New Don Ciccio Distillery Can Help You Figure Out Which Liqueur To Turn Into A Spritz

The Ivy City outpost offers up the Italian liqueurs by the bottle and by the glass.

Nov 17, 2016

District Distilling Co. Unveils Its Line of Spirits

The U Street restaurant finally rolls out its own booze, including a rum inspired by a colonial-era method and a Checkerbark American dry-style gin.

Nov 07, 2016

First Look: At Cotton & Reed, No Pirates, Just Really Good Rum

D.C.’s newest distillery wants to change how you drink, and think about, rum.

Sep 01, 2016

Chacho: New D.C. Liquor Is A Fiery Twist On A Colombian Spirit

Chacho is a new liquor available only in D.C. that has a sweetness from the sugarcane along with a spicy kick from jalapeños.

Aug 26, 2016

A New Distillery With A Bar And Restaurant Has Opened Just In Time For The Weekend

The distillery just started its first batch this week, but you can enjoy food and a drink menu focused on small batch-cocktails and brews in the meantime.

Jan 14, 2016

Ivy City’s One Eight Distilling Celebrates Its First Year

The award-winning distillery may soon bring its liquor to Virginia, too.

Jan 06, 2016

Map: Explore the Distilleries and Breweries of NoMa and Ivy City

If you haven’t visited yet, it’s is a ready-made route for a leisurely weekend of sipping fresh beer and booze.

Jul 13, 2012

New Columbia Distillers to Start Making Gin This Month

New Columbia Distillers will start making gin later this month, which means that it will be ready for the public by August.

Feb 17, 2012

D.C. Distillery Receives Federal Approval

A distillery hoping to produce gin and whiskey in a warehouse in Northeast D.C. received federal approval to move forward with its plans, according to a tweet this afternoon from the New Columbia Distillers.

 
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