The rolling hills of northwest Lehigh County are home to Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, Pennsylvania’s first veteran-owned, family-run, modern farm distillery.
For Army aviator and founder Chad Butters, the distillery is the perfect blend of history, science and agriculture to craft quality farm-to-bottle spirits for all to enjoy.
New Tripoli’s verdant farmlands not only offer an idyllic location, they supply most of the ingredients for Eight Oaks’ award-winning spirits. “We grow all our own grains including corn, wheat, rye and barley, with the help of our friends at Newhard Farms, to craft a wide range of spirits, including bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka and gin,” says Butters. Other ingredients are sourced to create unique spirits such as applejack, rum and Ocho Robles, the distillery’s own version of a traditional tequila.
A visit to Eight Oaks is a chance to kick back and enjoy great food, cocktails and the friendly atmosphere. Butters and crew are committed to making their community a better place, and that includes serving as a gathering place for friends and family. Says Butters: “Everyone has a seat at our table.”
7189 Route 309, New Tripoli | 484.387.5287 | eightoaksdistillery.com
Published as part of Faces of the Valley in the May 2022 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
