Philadelphia Distilling Hits the Gas with New Partners, Distillery

Founded in 2006, Philadelphia Distilling was the (actual) first Pennsylvania distillery to get a license since before Prohibition. Likewise, its flagship Bluecoat Gin is one of the early pioneers of the ubiquitous American-style gin.This year begins the next chapter for PD complete with a new financial partner, Samson & Surrey, and a big shiny new distillery. Your editor recently caught up with president and co-founder Andrew Auwerda to talk about the developments.WHY SAMSON & SURREY? Philadelphia Distilling is one in