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Eight Oaks Craft Distillers

Recognized by Chamber as Business of the Month

Eight Oaks Craft Distillers

7189 Route 309 New Tripoli, PA 18066

Phone: 484-707-6920

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Eight Oaks Craft Distillers as the January 2017Business of the Month. Eight Oaks Craft Distillers has been producing spirits since January 2016. In addition, their tasting room offers craft cocktails, bottle sales, light snacks, tours, tastings, special events and private parties.

Eight Oaks is a farm distillery raising their own non-gmo grains such as wheat, rye, barley and corn. They craft those grains into Rye Whiskey, Vodka, Gin and Bourbon. They also source local apples for their applejack and produce rum as well.

Eight Oaks staff, Chad Butters, Jesse Tyahla, lead distiller Logan Snyder and general manager Carly Butters and the rest of the Eight Oaks crew have made quite the name for themselves in not only their geographical community but in the entire Lehigh Valley and craft distillers community. In addition to their New Tripoli location, they are also featured in the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market and Reading Terminal Market as well as seasonal farmers markets throughout the region. In 2016 they were awarded the silver medal for grain-to-glass Vodka at the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition.

Butters, a military veteran, said the idea came from his desire to have a family business that allowed him time with his family and friends, he was ready for a second career. “This project started because my wife and I were looking for a career after military retirement,” Butters said. “We made a list of all the things we thought it would take to make us exceptionally happy. The list included starting a family business, working together with friends and family every day, being home more often at night, do something with agriculture and having fun. That was all we wanted.”

One year into the business, Butters knows that they found the right career, “It is the perfect fit for us. We truly love what we do” he said.

Future plans include continuing to be a strong part of the community while creating a fantastic product, according to Butters. “We are excited to be the regions choice for distilled spirits. We will continue to grow our own grains, craft exceptional quality spirits using traditional techniques and supporting our community,” he said. “We will be releasing several aged spirits this year including Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, Aged Applejack and Aged and Spiced Rum with several more products to come.”

To learn more about their products, their story (including the one behind the name) and their future, visit You can also find them on facebook @eightaokssistillers.

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