Mount Defiance Cidery & Distillery, Middleburg

Went to both places. Very different vibes but both well worth the visit. Be forewarned. This distillery in town in small. There's outside seating too but if it gets crowded, it is crowded. That said, both are so enjoyable. Staff is very friendly. The cider at the Barn is just right for the fall and winter. Lots of different tastes. Lots of choices. The cocktails in town were also very enjoyable. Well worth the flights if you aren't sure what you want. The Barn is scenic. It wasn't crowded on a cloudy a October Sunday, which was nice. I drove out from University Park, MD, and it was well worth it.

Fun place, good drinks. We enjoyed the rum and agave flights as well as the absinthe cocktail. We liked the rum flight better, but neither were bad. The only drawback is the venue size is a bit small and it took a few minutes to get to order drinks. There’s also no food options but they didn’t mind when we brought our own popcorn. We would definitely visit again.