Smooth Ambler Spirits Distillery

West Virginia


Stop by the tasting room to sample handcrafted West Virginia whiskeys and other spirits, including gin, vodka and bourbon. The production area is visible from the tasting room, and you can learn more about the whiskey-making process during a free tour (2pm and 4pm Friday, noon and 2pm Saturday). Head 5.5 miles north on Hwy 19 from downtown.


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