Events

This annual celebration of Pennsylvania rye whiskey welcomes distilleries from across the state to West Overton Village!

All distilleries will be set up in the Museum (the former 1859 distillery building) providing samples, sharing knowledge about their brands, and selling products.

Along with the whiskey, enjoy a meal from Mission BBQ, bespoke chocolates by Scottdale Chocolate Company, and our signature Whiskey Smash cocktail. VIP Admissions also receive an early VIP hour from 5 - 6 p.m., which includes an exclusive curated cocktail and exclusive Overholt samples during the VIP hour.

Explore the James B. Beam Pennsylvania Whiskey Heritage Center, a fully renovated and redesigned floor of our Museum that honors the past, present and future of Pennsylvania whiskey. Browse the largest publicly accessible collection of Pennsylvania whiskey artifacts in the Sam Komlenic Gallery, which includes 270+ historic whiskey bottles. Enjoy a cocktail in the Overholt Stateroom, the vintage-inspired lounge that pays homage to the origins of Overholt™ whiskey at West Overton.

Overholt™ is recognized by whiskey historians as the longest standing American whiskey brand with an unbroken chain of ownership, production and sale since Abraham Overholt began distilling at West Overton in 1810. While the brand is produced today by James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, West Overton is proud to be the “spiritual home” of Overholt™.

The Whiskey Smash is a fundraiser benefiting the nonprofit mission of West Overton Village. Our historic site, museum, and educational distillery invite visitors to discover the heritage of whiskey production at West Overton and across Pennsylvania. Proceeds from the Whiskey Smash support efforts including educational programs and historic preservation.

This event is for ages 21+ with valid ID only. All guests must present a valid ID at the door, regardless of age. Guests without a valid ID will not be able to enter and tickets will not be refunded.

Participating Distilleries 

• Big Springs Spirits
• Burgess & Burgess Distillery
• Dad's Hat
• Disobedient Spirits
• Grumpy Goat Distillery
• Heist Spirits
• Iron City Distilling
• Kinsey Distilling Co. 
• Liberty Pole Spirits
• Meadville Distilling / Conneaut Cellars
• Park Family Farms Distillery
• Ponfeigh Distillery
• Red Pump Spirits
• Stoll & Wolfe
• Tall Pines Distillery
• West Overton Distilling
• Wigle Whiskey

Tickets

Tickets go on sale for members of West Overton Village on Saturday, August 1. General public sales begin on Saturday, August 8.

Become a member for early ticket access!

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Plan your visit

The event is hosted at the Museum at West Overton Village, 109 W. Overton Road, Scottdale, PA.

Please note accessing the Heritage Center requires stairs as we fundraise for an elevator. Contact us to discuss accessibility concerns.
 

Sponsorships

Join our commitment to preserving and celebrating Pennsylvania's whiskey heritage by supporting The Whiskey Smash as a sponsor. 

Become a Sponsor

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors! 

Platinum

• DeFurio Mongell Insurance
• Scottdale Chocolate Company
• West Overton Distilling

Bronze

• Donahue's Heating & Cooling

Promotional photos by West Overton Village, Savvy Shots Photography, and Samantha Fitzhenry Photography