Dad's Hat Rye

Dad's Hat Rye 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 d

on 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

Treats for your favorite Dad.  Yummy - from our friends at Shane Confectionery
06/17/2026

Treats for your favorite Dad. Yummy - from our friends at Shane Confectionery

We are very excited to announce our special 250 US Birthday celebration.  Dad's Hat has been invited by our good friends...
06/15/2026

We are very excited to announce our special 250 US Birthday celebration. Dad's Hat has been invited by our good friends at Manoff Market Gardens & M2 Cidery LLC to fete America's tradition of making delicious things to drink from apples at their location in Solebury, PA on Saturday June 27. Dad's Hat will be selling bottles of an exclusive Single Barrel aged Apple Brandy that spent 2 1/2 years in a Dad's Hat Whiskey Barrel. Of course, Manoff's will have their fantastic ciders, and special cocktails featuring our Apple Brandy, too.

The first American apple trees were planted in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 1600s, and by the time the colonies were fighting for their independence, hard cider and apple brandy were being consumed in large quantities. Apple brandy and hard cider helped fuel the American Revolution, as it’s said that John Adams drank hard cider every morning for breakfast. See you there on June 27.

Manoff Market Gardens and Cidery in New Hope is welcoming Dad’s Hat PA Rye co-founder Herman Mihalich for a special apple brandy release on Saturday, June 27th

DAD'S HAT STRAIGHT RYE - BOTTLED IN BOND - 2026 RELEASEA new addition to our line-up and ready to order from our online ...
06/10/2026

DAD'S HAT STRAIGHT RYE - BOTTLED IN BOND - 2026 RELEASE

A new addition to our line-up and ready to order from our online store for shipping to Pennsylvania customers. Also available at our Mill Street Tasting Room in Bristol.

The 2026 Bottled in Bond release is a blend of a group of barrels filled in 2019 that together have a wonderfully distinctive flavor profile. When we launch a new Bottled in Bond, we seek to differentiate this blend from our other products. This requires sampling a lot of barrels to find unique and fun flavors that merit our Bottle in Bond label. We can best characterize the 2026 release as Dulce de Leche. A delicious combination of caramel, baking spices, and a creamy luxurious mouth feel remind us of great dulce de leche deserts and cookies, like alfajores.
https://store.dadshatrye.com/product/dad-s-hat-6-yr-bottled-in-bond-2026-release/NRNIRZY5IVEEKDO4GJKGGCOU?cs=true&cst=custom

After doing some spring cleaning we decided to clear out some of our library of previously released whiskey.  In particu...
06/03/2026

After doing some spring cleaning we decided to clear out some of our library of previously released whiskey. In particular, we are making available while the limited supply lasts, our 2020, 2021, and 2022 Bottled in Bond releases. These are delicious and distinctive whiskeys that are meant to be enjoyed, not collecting dust at the distillery. There are only a few cases of each, so they won't last long.
Very brief descriptions:
- 2020 : here we were looking for well rounded Pennsylvania Rye whiskey with the traditional rye spice balanced beautifully by the warm oak and caramel from the barrel.
- 2021 : Simply, Black Forest Cake - cherries and chocolate
- 2022 : A walk through an apple orchard in the fall with ripe apples on the ground
Link to our store for PA residents https://store.dadshatrye.com/

Our 375 ml Ready to Serve Old Fashioned cocktails have become so popular we are making a 1 liter bottle available just i...
05/20/2026

Our 375 ml Ready to Serve Old Fashioned cocktails have become so popular we are making a 1 liter bottle available just in time for summer entertaining. We make our Old Fashioned cocktail with our award winning Classic Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey; and a proprietary combination of authentic aromatic bitters, fruit, and a touch of sweetness. Just stir with ice and serve on the rocks with a twist of orange peel. We challenge you to find a better Old Fashioned, anywhere.
Follow the link to buy for delivery to PA customers.
https://store.dadshatrye.com/product/ready-to-serve-old-fashioned-liter-bottle/VXBJLGA736QQ7IGGWJQPPWCW?cs=true&cst=custom

Can't wait to try the whisky that our friends at The Isle of Harris Distillery are patiently aging in our used Pennsylva...
04/02/2026

Can't wait to try the whisky that our friends at The Isle of Harris Distillery are patiently aging in our used Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey barrels since 2016.

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