If you're looking for the perfect activity to do solo, with friends, or as an interactive date night, then you must try the distill your own liquor class at Ellicott Distilling.
I've been to Ellicott Distilling twice. Once as a solo date night for myself and recently as a small group with my family. And both times I had an absolute blast. If making your own liquor doesn't draw you in then the taco bar, welcome drink, endless samples of liquor, and an all-around great time will do it. Arkadi, the owner is an amazing host and keeps the class lively.
You kick off the class putting some food from the taco bar on your stomach, which you will definitely need, and make your first cocktail of the day. From there you get going with the distilling process, which is a pretty neat process to learn about. You don't realize how much science goes into making the spirits we all love to consume. And I love the little old timey distilling machines each person uses to make their liquor of choice. Once the liquor starts dripping you head downstairs for a little tour and barrel sampling. And then back upstairs to finish off your custom flavored bottled and some trivia. The trivia is a win, win because even with wrong answers you still win with samples of various flavored liquors.
My family and I were the only ones attending for the day, so it was a very intimate class that we all thoroughly enjoyed. This class is a must try for anyone that loves a good bottle of bourbon/gin/vodka, and you can even say that you made it yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Ermatinger
Screwed up a grilled cheese 😫
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Whittingtons
Amazing host and amazing class!!! We could feel the overall enthusiasm and passion that the owner had for business and their class. Would recommend and would definitely do again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L K
Fun atmosphere. they offer distilling class every Sunday and it ends 1pm. It's best plan your visit during Sunday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin van den Berg
This… this bar is hidden gem. There’s no other word for it, everything was just perfect. From the drinks to the building and especially their outdoor seating area.
It felt like a home away from home and I want to give special thanks to Erika for creating a perfect evening for me and my husband. The conversation we had was pleasant and we will definitely remember to come back when we are in old Ellicott City again!
Kind regards,
Joey & frank from the Netherlands
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert
How do you screw up a grilled cheese? Putting cranberries on it🤢
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Logan Rochford
Sick place; Drinks are strong and the vibe is fantastic. Prices… that’s gotta be my favorite part. Highly recommend for both casual and professional drinking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry and Orangecello, Cozy Pretzels, Thor's Hammer
Zion W
Owner is very welcoming. The European Charcuterie has been by far the best I have had around this area for a good price, it has a nice variation food in it and it’s sharable. Flights are worth it, you get to try a few of their products. Top favorite was the Apple Liqueur, to me it has kind of a taste of apple pie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ai nguyen
My husband and I had such a wonderful experience at Ellicott Distilling’s whiskey-making class! We attended on a Sunday morning (10–12:30) and from start to finish it was both educational and fun. The owner went above and beyond to make it engaging — even providing tacos so we had food while making our spirits!
We learned a lot about the process and got to create our own unique whiskey recipes, bottle them up, and even fly them home with us. That made it such a special and memorable gift.
The class was very interactive — from choosing personalized ingredients to a fun quiz at the end with prizes. The quiz had creative questions, puns, and plenty of laughs, which kept everyone engaged and entertained.
Highly recommend this experience if you want something unique, hands-on, and memorable. Perfect balance of learning, fun, and creativity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rhonda F
Cute distillery and one of the best Bloody Mary’s I’ve had. Friendly staff cute building.
I took the vodka/gin distilling class at Ellicott Distilling Co. and had an amazing time. It was super chill, really informative, and just a lot of fun overall. You can tell Arkady, the owner, genuinely loves what he does; his energy was so infectious and made the class even more enjoyable. It felt like learning science from your cool, enthusiastic friend who happens to be really into spirits.
The space itself is small but cozy and welcoming, with a mix of distillery, bar, and restaurant vibes. We got to sample different spirits, hear some cool facts about the chemistry and history of distilling, and honestly, I didn’t want the morning to end. Everyone there, from Arkady to his wife and the other staff, was so kind and easy to talk to.
I’d 100% do it again and definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something fun and different to do around town!!! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Christopher Pfeiffer
Was gifted a “DIY distilling class” and had a blast. Arkady was very outgoing, entertaining, and knowledgeable. Along with making my own gin which was fun, I got to see the distillery floor as well as sample a variety of alcohols. Well worth it. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Gąsiorowski
Great time at distilling class! Fun and insightful. Highly recommend. Thank you Arkady for an entertaining evening!
If you're looking for the perfect activity to do solo, with friends, or as an interactive date night, then you must try the distill your own liquor class at Ellicott Distilling.
I've been to Ellicott Distilling twice. Once as a solo date night for myself and recently as a small group with my family. And both times I had an absolute blast. If making your own liquor doesn't draw you in then the taco bar, welcome drink, endless samples of liquor, and an all-around great time will do it. Arkadi, the owner is an amazing host and keeps the class lively.
You kick off the class putting some food from the taco bar on your stomach, which you will definitely need, and make your first cocktail of the day. From there you get going with the distilling process, which is a pretty neat process to learn about. You don't realize how much science goes into making the spirits we all love to consume. And I love the little old timey distilling machines each person uses to make their liquor of choice. Once the liquor starts dripping you head downstairs for a little tour and barrel sampling. And then back upstairs to finish off your custom flavored bottled and some trivia. The trivia is a win, win because even with wrong answers you still win with samples of various flavored liquors.
My family and I were the only ones attending for the day, so it was a very intimate class that we all thoroughly enjoyed. This class is a must try for anyone that loves a good bottle of bourbon/gin/vodka, and you can even say that you made it yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Screwed up a grilled cheese 😫
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing host and amazing class!!! We could feel the overall enthusiasm and passion that the owner had for business and their class. Would recommend and would definitely do again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun atmosphere. they offer distilling class every Sunday and it ends 1pm. It's best plan your visit during Sunday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This… this bar is hidden gem. There’s no other word for it, everything was just perfect. From the drinks to the building and especially their outdoor seating area.
It felt like a home away from home and I want to give special thanks to Erika for creating a perfect evening for me and my husband. The conversation we had was pleasant and we will definitely remember to come back when we are in old Ellicott City again!
Kind regards,
Joey & frank from the Netherlands
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How do you screw up a grilled cheese? Putting cranberries on it🤢
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sick place; Drinks are strong and the vibe is fantastic. Prices… that’s gotta be my favorite part. Highly recommend for both casual and professional drinking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry and Orangecello, Cozy Pretzels, Thor's Hammer
Owner is very welcoming. The European Charcuterie has been by far the best I have had around this area for a good price, it has a nice variation food in it and it’s sharable. Flights are worth it, you get to try a few of their products. Top favorite was the Apple Liqueur, to me it has kind of a taste of apple pie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I had such a wonderful experience at Ellicott Distilling’s whiskey-making class! We attended on a Sunday morning (10–12:30) and from start to finish it was both educational and fun. The owner went above and beyond to make it engaging — even providing tacos so we had food while making our spirits!
We learned a lot about the process and got to create our own unique whiskey recipes, bottle them up, and even fly them home with us. That made it such a special and memorable gift.
The class was very interactive — from choosing personalized ingredients to a fun quiz at the end with prizes. The quiz had creative questions, puns, and plenty of laughs, which kept everyone engaged and entertained.
Highly recommend this experience if you want something unique, hands-on, and memorable. Perfect balance of learning, fun, and creativity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute distillery and one of the best Bloody Mary’s I’ve had. Friendly staff cute building.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Distillery class was awesome!! 100% worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibes!
I took the vodka/gin distilling class at Ellicott Distilling Co. and had an amazing time. It was super chill, really informative, and just a lot of fun overall. You can tell Arkady, the owner, genuinely loves what he does; his energy was so infectious and made the class even more enjoyable. It felt like learning science from your cool, enthusiastic friend who happens to be really into spirits.
The space itself is small but cozy and welcoming, with a mix of distillery, bar, and restaurant vibes. We got to sample different spirits, hear some cool facts about the chemistry and history of distilling, and honestly, I didn’t want the morning to end. Everyone there, from Arkady to his wife and the other staff, was so kind and easy to talk to.
I’d 100% do it again and definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something fun and different to do around town!!! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Was gifted a “DIY distilling class” and had a blast. Arkady was very outgoing, entertaining, and knowledgeable. Along with making my own gin which was fun, I got to see the distillery floor as well as sample a variety of alcohols. Well worth it. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great time at distilling class! Fun and insightful. Highly recommend. Thank you Arkady for an entertaining evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cranberry Grilled Cheese
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