Named distillery of the year in 2017 by the American Distillery Institute, Cedar Ridge Distillery, located As Iowa's first distillery to open since prohibition in 2005, their commitment to innovation and consistency has produced quality whiskey with a loyal consumer base that many craft distilleries dream of having distillery. As the craft distillery movement gained momentum across the United States, Jeff Quint, 9th generation

Cleveland and his son Chris spent an entire year studying the feasibility of starting a distillery in Austin, which consisted of traveling together, visiting distilleries, and gaining a solid understanding distillery. For both Cleveland and Chris, all signs were pointing toward opening a craft distillery in Texas. Today, Still Austin is a multi-award-winning  distillery contributing to Austin's vibrant music community

As Cedar Ridge Distillery celebrates its 21st birthday, the 2026 Anniversary Edition offers another glimpse into how this Midwest craft distillery is shaping its identity as an Iowa whiskey producer. A big thank you to the team at Cedar Ridge Distillery for generously sending a bottle of the 2026 Anniversary Company on Label: Cedar Ridge Distillery Whiskey Type: Straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages As I explore the glass further, I find a distinct craftiness I absolutely love—wet oak bark, damp soil

Craft distillery alert! We've got a great little operation called Whiskey Acres up for review, a distillery out of DeKalb, Illinois There are many fantastic craft distilleries across the United States that are producing some delicious Craft is key for this. If you're a fan of either of those distilleries, this should be right up your alley.

Known locally for being a craft distillery with a strong focus on reviving the historical significance friends at Liberty Pole for this particular project, I'm deeply grateful to Jim for including me in the draft that reason I am grateful to be able to revisit the winning barrel of the 2026 Liberty Pole whiskey draft of detail that Liberty Pole put forth on all their prospects was one of my favorite parts about this draft I like this even more than the sample I selected as part of my draft pick. It has matured.

What hallmarks do you look for in small distilleries? Committing to a bottle of whiskey from a micro or craft distillery is an investment that comes with a higher price tag than, say, a bigger distillery. Weldon Mills Distillery , located in Weldon, North Carolina, is a micro-distillery that both distills and crafts unique blends of whiskey, gin, rum, and vodka.

It comes from Redwood Empire, a craft distillery that has been open since 2015. They distill their own whiskey and also source from other distilleries, blending under the prowess of This is a really fun rye, and one that I think is worth exploring for yourself if you are into craft

I, for one, will never complain about a craft distillery consistently pushing out innovative expressions The result is a craft whiskey with elevated aromas, rich textures, and bold flavors.

expression, Light Whiskey, but they're also doing so with one of their youngest barrels to date, and from a distillery In the case of Two Souls Spirits Light Whiskey, this expression hails from Kozuba & Sons, a distillery powerhouse responsible for bringing recognition to the category in recent years may also be a roadblock for craft distilleries looking to break into the Light Whiskey scene with age statements not in the double digits

The generally accepted definition is a whiskey that’s distilled at a single distillery in America from at the time of writing, but one such comment comes from Ryan Ciuchta, Head Blender at Kings County Distillery He offers a response that echoes the sentiment of many of the distilleries, saying: As a producer of The company self-identifies as a craft distillery while also sourcing and blending whiskeys from Kentucky distilleries alike.

While the Boann Distillery isn't new—they opened up in 2019—their first self-produced and well-aged Irish I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Gary Ring , distiller for Boann Distillery in Drogheda He's one of 9 distillers ( and a distillery dog ) that make up the driving force behind the 3 copper We're finally seeing a delightful resurgence into the kind of distillery diversity that Ireland once Cask Company on Label:  Distilled by Boann Distillery, Lagavooren, Co.

Located in DeKalb, Illinois, is an estate distillery quietly and passionately pursuing the art of craft With transparency as their headwind and the first estate distillery in Illinois, Whiskey Acres is a true From the spirits distilled on-site to the grain grown in the fields surrounding the distillery, Whiskey What else sets Whiskey Acres apart from the other craft distilleries in Illinois? We are definitely the only distillery that has an awarded Master Farmer on the team.