Manatawny Still Works, a Pottstown distillery and tasting room, shut down permanently Sunday, closing all locations including its Ardmore, East Passyunk, and Fishtown cocktail bars, write Jenn Ladd and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The 11-year-old, award-winning distillery announced its imminent closure on social media on Friday.
“Now’s your last chance to stop into [our four locations] to savor our craveable cocktails and show your support for our outstanding tasting room teams,” wrote the company in the social media post.
The distillery also emphasized that gift cards would only be redeemable through Sunday. Additionally, spirits bought online but not picked up would also not be available past Sunday.
“We’re most upset by the dissolution of our incredible team of employees,” the post stated.
Manatawny employs around 20 people.
“I know that the partners tried their best to find new investment and buyers,” said Jennifer Sabatino, the director of business operations.
According to Sabatino, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board had sharply cut its orders for Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in the last year, dealing a significant blow to the distillery’s bottom line.
Read more about Pottstown’s Manatawny Still Works in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
