Installation/Distillation 2024 - Art & Whiskey @ Shmidt Spirits Distillery

Installation / Distillation - a marriage of Art and Whiskey

Join us for Installation / Distillation—a night celebrating passion and creativity in all its forms. We're turning the Shmidt Spirits distillery in Beltsville, Maryland, into an art space and marketplace where local artists and craftsmen can show off and sell their work to the community. Not only that, but we'll have live playing music all night long as well.

You can also expect free samples of Shmidt Spirits Distinctively Finished craft spirits, which includes rye, bourbon, and gin. Bottles and craft cocktails will be available for sale, just like the other works of art on display.

This year will also feature the release of the newest Inkwell Whiskey: MARYLAND STYLE RYE!

ART

We are inviting local artists to apply to take over our distillery and turn it into their own private gallery. We'll be hosting between 10-12 artists of diverse backgrounds and mediums to come to show offf their creations either for appreciation or for sale.

MUSIC

This year we will have local rock/bluegrass singer and songwriter Dave Zelonka playing tunes all night long. You can listen to Dave's music and see where else you can catch this talented artist by visiting his web site.

FOOD

As in years past, food will be available for purchase from our 4-time Installation/Distillation artist Katriel Menedez—the Argentine Chef. In years past he has brought delicious Tango Pasty and savory empanadas. This year may also see the addition of choripan, a chorizo sausage sandiwch. This in addition to his signature spice blends from Nativo Spices.

WHISKEY

Installation/Distillation is the brainchild of master distiller Brian J. Roan, who is also the creative force behind Inkwell Whiskey. In addition to delcious craft cocktails and samples of existing Inkwell and Shmidt Spirits varieties, this event will see the release of the newest Inkwell Whiskey—Maryland Style Rye. Inspired by the rich history of Maryland as a rye-producing state, this rye whiskey contains a high amount of rye, sweetened by the addition of red and yellow corn and barley.

Currently. we're running an Early Bird special on tickets, so get yours now!

For more information, visit our web site.