📜 Reconstructed 18th-century distillery owned by George Washington. 🔍 Produces small-batch spirits, including white whiskey and brandy from an 18th-century recipe, continuing historical traditions. Learn about 18th-century distilling methods and history, and offers tours and tastings. # Why Go 🥃 Taste historic whiskey and brandy, including unique unaged rye whiskey and presidential drams 🚶 Tour the gristmill and distillery, and take whiskey tastings 📚 Learn about 18th-century distilling methods and history 🏛️ Explore a significant historical site as part of the Mount Vernon estate experience 🎁 Purchase collector's item whiskey bottles 💖 Support Mount Vernon's preservation efforts # Why Avoid 🗓️ Open seasonally, check specific dates 📦 Limited availability for whiskey bottles 🚶 Requires travel to Mount Vernon estate ⚠️ Unaged whiskey can be strong # Cost 💰 Tickets included with general admission to Mount Vernon. # Hours 🕒 Open weekends, April through October. # Getting There 📍 Located a short distance from Mount Vernon's main entrance.