Dad's Hat Rye
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My Dad wore hats. Real hats. The kind you only see in old pictures or movies these days. He had a lot of hats. My Dad’s gone now. A symbol of optimism. The old way.
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Visit our distillery for a one-of-kind tour and get a first hand look into everything that makes our delicious rye products a throwback to the good old days of Pennsylvania whiskey. His favorites were Stetson fedoras, handcrafted in Philadelphia. Before he left the house each day, he’d carefully choose one from the rack and don it. The hat always seemed to fit his mood – or the occasion – perfectly. But my mind somehow keeps coming back to those hats. People don’t really wear hats much anymore, I suppose. It’s become an affectation or a fashion statement. But in those days, it was something more. That we cared about quality, polish and finish. A subtle, personal signature. From an era when taking the time to do it the right way mattered. I founded Dad’s Hat because I, too, want to do it the right way. To take up a tradition. To make something that mattered. By hand, in small batches. Using only natural, local ingredients and the most careful methods. Dad’s Hat is made right here in Pennsylvania — the birthplace of Rye Whiskey — in honor of my father, who enjoyed rye whiskey and served it at the family’s tavern; and of that wonderful, optimistic time in America’s history when we made a lot of things and took care to make them well. My heart tells me that many of us are searching for that spirit again. I believe Dad’s Hat Rye reflects that same simple, uniquely American personality better than any other whiskey. Crisp. Smooth. Delicious — not lingering or heavy-handed in its finish. Perfect for every occasion. After tasting Dad’s Hat, we hope that you feel the same. By the way, I kept those hats. I still wear them. And you know what? They fit… Perfectly.
– Herman Mihalich, Founder
Very tasty. See you there soon.
09/07/2026
Summer is nearly over, and we love the cooler weather for our Saturday tours. We have availability on September 12 and 26 - and October 10, 17, and 24. Come for a tour and a taste, and you can stock up on your favorite Dad's Hat Rye expressions.
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08/29/2026
Friday or Saturday night, this is an excellent recommendation! We love it when great local restaurants serve up tasty cocktails made with our Rye Whiskey
We love how West Overton is preserving Pennsylvania's rich whiskey making history and its fun creating tasty whiskey with them.
One part of a series to support the promotion of Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey. We are telling the story of a great history and tradition.
07/21/2026
Look for our Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores across our great Commonwealth.
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06/29/2026
Thanks to our friends at Manoff Market Gardens & M2 Cidery LLC for teaming up with Dad's Hat to launch our Single Barrel Apple Brandy at their beautiful cidery in Solebury, Bucks County. We nearly sold out of this limited release at our celebration of USA 250 and America's Founding Fruit - Apples. Apple Cider and Apple Brandy help fuel the American Revolution and we are so pleased partner with the folks at Manoff - turning their delicious cider in to fantastic Apple Brandy.
We waited patiently for 2 1/2 years for this Single Barrel of apple brandy to mature into a delicious sipper. We also love it in our favorite cocktails like the Jack Rose. The extra time in the charred oak barrel has transformed this brandy into a caramel apple experience.
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06/23/2026
Our exclusive Sherry Cask Finished rye is back. Don't wait too long to grab one (or more) of this unique expression - our 6+ year old Straight Rye Whiskey finished in a hard-to-get Oloroso sherry cask that our Collaboration partner and New York distributor, PM Spirits, obtained from their friend and Sherry expert in Spain, Eduardo Ojeda. PM Spirits LLC
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06/17/2026
Treats for your favorite Dad. Yummy - from our friends at Shane Confectionery
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