In 1791, the government placed a high tax
of 25% on all spiritus frumenti, or whiskey,
sold in the United States. Since this tax
affected a commodity produced and sold by
the citizens themselves, the tax faced substantial
opposition. The resulting resistance became
known as the “Whiskey Rebellion.” Many
citizens resented the imposition of the whiskey
tax as discrimination and detrimental to their
liberty and economic welfare. The predominant
reason for this was that whiskey sales brought
in much more money than crops. Farmers, the
main producers of whiskey, saw the market for
whiskey as a method for individual profit.
In the counties west of Pennsylvania, the
Whiskey Rebellion continued for over
three years. During June of 1794, local officials
ordered the arrest of whiskey ringleaders.
However, instead of squelching the rebellion,
this incited a group of angry farmers in
Pennsylvania to put up an active fight. This
forceful resistance took the form of threats,
gunfire, assault, and even arson, specifically
directed toward tax collectors.
The struggle broke into open rebellion in
July of 1794. At this time, the federal government
took initiative and stepped into the conflict.
On August 14, President George Washington
ordered the governors of Maryland, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, and Virginia to provide a total
of 12,950 militiamen to serve in an expedition
march to western Pennsylvania to put down
the “Whiskey Rebellion.” President Washington,
who was well respected as a military leader,
decided to personally take command of the
militia as this was the largest military operation
since the Revolutionary War. This was the first
and only time in United States history that a
sitting president donned a uniform to command
troops in battle.
DEVILED DUCK EGGS
nest of three- chipotle gorgonzola|smoked trout|classic 8.94
RAMAKE RIDERS
sautéed- chicken livers|house-cut Amish bacon|Jim Beam & vidalia onion reduction 8.94
BIG SPRING FROG LEGS
crispy fried- Big Spring Spirits white corn whiskey & cherry chutney 12.94
AMISH KASESPATZLE
skillet baked- local farm cheese|house-cut Amish bacon|macaroni 8.94
add lobster +8
CRAB CHOW CHOW
wood smoked- Chesapeake blue crab|pear tomato|roasted corn|house chips 10.94
served w/ house chips
REBELLIOUS REUBEN
1 lb. braised- stone ground mustard & honey corned beef|local Swiss cheese|
1000 Island dressing|local rye bread 11.94
THE MOLLY BURGER*
woodfired- 8oz chuck & sirloin burger|soft cow’s cheese|house-cut Amish bacon|
local peach & ginger chutney|organic baby kale|local brioche bun -flip for the bird 13.94
add local duck egg +2
MASON DIXON CRABCAKE
broiled- Chesapeake blue crab|greens|tomato|bay remoulade|local brioche bun 14.94
BULLEIT-N-STEAK
sautéed– filet medallions|Bulleit Rye jus|local brioche bun 13.94
In late September 1794, Carlisle Barracks
became the center of intense military activity
with the outbreak of the Whiskey Rebellion.
President Washington journeyed to the Barracks
on October 10th to review the troops. President
Washington recommended the Barracks as the
site for a Federal military academy, but
Pennsylvania lost that political battle to the state
of New York and its West Point location. The
government decided to clear up ownership of the
post; in 1801, the government paid $664.20 for
the 27 acres which it had been renting from
William Penn’s heirs.
Washington and the militia arrived at the
scene of the rebellion by November 2nd. Federal
authority was soon restored, allowing officials
the opportunity to resume their whiskey tax
collection duties. Militia patrols arrested the
ringleaders and escorted them to Philadelphia
for trial. To this day, July 16 has been
commemorated as Whiskey Day.
–COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, MA Nov. 5, 1794
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LOCAL KETTLE SOUP
locally & seasonally inspired 5.94
KENTUCKY BURGOO
stewed- beef|chicken|pork|vegetables|
beans 8.94
FARM, FIELD & SEA
wood fired- filet|romaine|shrimp|sheep’s
milk cheese|house key lime Caesar 12.94
SPINACH & KALE
organic baby kale|organic spinach|candied
walnuts|goat’s cheese (feta)|dry wild cherry|
warm pork belly dressing 10.94
SIDES add 1.94|ala carte 3.94
House or Caesar Salad
1794 Root Hash
Seasonal Vegetable
Pickled Vegetables
Yukon Smash
Duck Yolk
Sweet Potato Fries
Shoe Peg Grit Cake
Whistleberry Farm Mushroom Trio
Rare—red cool center
Medium Rare—red warm center
Medium—hot pink center
Medium Well—hint of pink
Well—no pink
-beef & pork entrees are served w/ your choice of two sides “1794” FILET MIGNON*
wood fired- 8oz house-cut certified Hereford filet 37.94
“1794” RIBEYE*
wood fired- 14oz 28 day aged bone in Angus ribeye 28.94
“1794” NEW YORK STRIP*
wood fired- 12oz house-cut certified Hereford strip 27.94
BASTILLE MEDALLIONS*
skillet seared- Brangus filet medallions|Bastille 1789 whiskey butter 19.94
THE WHISTLE PIG*
slow fired- 16oz porterhouse pork chop |Whistlepig whiskey rosemary butter 24.94
-whistle while you wait—this lazy piggy takes some time, we ask for your patience while he sizzles
THE GREAT BUFFALO TRACE*
wood fired- local 8oz house-cut bison top sirloin|shoe peg hominy grit cake|
plum & bison bacon demi|seasonal vegetable 24.94 -suggested med-rare*
Add-Ons
MAINE LOBSTER TAIL 14
CRAB CAKE 9
SHRIMP SKEWER 7
COLONIAL CHICKEN POT PIE
baked- braised chicken|seasonal vegetables|sherry cream|puff pastry 16.94
BOURBON BIRD
slow roasted- local half chicken|mild brown sugar|Tin Cup bourbon|
sweet potato fries 17.94 -available daily in limited quantities
GEORGE’S STEELHEAD
cherry plank smoked– sustainably farm raised Steelhead|cherry whiskey butter|
seasonal vegetable 19.94
FIELD & STREAM
skillet seared– Pennsylvania trout|champagne|grape & almond beurre blanc|
seasonal vegetable 22.94
GENERAL UTZMAN CRABCAKE
broiled- Chesapeake blue crab|table wine|cow’s butter|root hash 24.94
WHISKEY SWIGGIN SHEPHARDS PIE
skillet roasted- filet|parsnip|turnip|carrot|fresh herb|Jameson whiskey|
pan drippings|Yukon smash 18.94
LIBERTY POLE SHORT RIB
slow braised- local Piedmontese cattle short rib|Dad’s Hat rye whiskey|celery|
onion|carrot|pan drippings|shoe peg hominy grit cake 18.94
|Gluten Free
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness