September 9th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Over fifteen different distillers from around the region will bring their best spirits to the Whiskey Rebellion Festival on September 13.  The festival commemorates the area’s rebellion against a so-called whiskey tax and George Washington’s last visit to the area to put down the rebels.  The event began in 2016 and serves as the major fundraiser for the Allegany Museum on Pershing Street.  Committee member Joe Caporale says there are a variety of whiskies and other spirits available…

“They bring vodkas. They bring moonshines. They bring bourbons. They bring whiskies. They bring – one year one had Moscow mules already made up. So they give like a plethora of spirits that they offer. And then you can taste it and if you like, you can buy the bottle.”