Silverback Distillery
What we do
Silverback Distillery is the only mother-daughter distilling duo in the nation crafting high quality, award-winning spirits.
From the refreshing, citrus-forward Strange Monkey Gin to real honey-liqueur infused Blackback Rye Whiskey to the "ultimate butterscotch bomb" Blackback Bourbon, Silverback Distillery strives to produce distinct, flavorful spirits from a unique mix of local grains, mountain water and good ol' American craft(woman)ship.
With production facilities and tasting rooms in both the Pocono region of Pennsylvania and in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Silverback offers a unique visitor experience. From cocktail flights, barrel smoked cocktails, or whiskey served neat, however you fancy your tasting, our distillery offers a chest-thumping good time.
Origins
Why is the distillery named "Silverback"? Silverback is the nick-name given to Christine's husband, Denver, by their three wonderful, wise-ass daughters. His early graying hair, overprotective demeanor and generally grumpy attitude (although sprinkled with unbridled exuberance) contributed to the name.
Hooch Mama
A nod to the past, and a gateway to the future. Women have always been a part of the spirits industry, but only recently they have received the titles and recognition they deserve.
Silverback Distillery is an independent mother-daughter run small-batch spirits company that produces the finest in craft gin, bourbon, honey rye whiskey and more.
Since opening Silverback in 2014, Christine “Hooch Mama” Riggleman has racked up over a dozen international awards for her spirits with no plans of slowing down. Her goal is world domination in the spirits industry. Women are finally in a time where they can get recognized for their work, and Christine isn't wasting a minute.
Whether you are new to Silverback, or a seasoned customer, Christine welcomes you to our Troop.