Distilleries in Indiana

Hard Truth Distilling Co.

Nashville, Indiana

Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Nashville, Indiana is a proper anti-pretence. They take the grain-to-glass sweet mash route and turn it into a swaggering cocktail of boldness. The place prides itself on innovative techniques, yet keeps the old-school hand-shaken integrity that would make a Victorian distiller nod. Their award-winning whiskies and craft cocktails are a mouthful of honest flavour – no florid marketing spin, just a single grain at a time. They even team up with Mellencamp Whiskey Co., because collaboration is less about brand-washing and more about giving the bourbon an extra kick.

• Unique scenic ATV tours with product samples
• Distillery tour showcases production process and attention to detail

Cedar Creek Winery, Brewing Co and Distillery

Martinsville, Indiana

• Offers a unique blend of craft beers.
• Standout wines showcase local flavors prominently.

Bear Wallow Distillery

Nashville, Indiana

• Aged bourbon shines with top-notch recipes.
• Liars Bench exceptional, especially barrel proof.

Oakley Brothers Distillery

Anderson, Indiana

• Moonshine tasting with specialty drinks option
• Bruchetta and Curd Degree food options mentioned

Four Finger Distillery North

Westfield, Indiana

Four Finger Distillery sits in Westfield, Indiana, where the founder, Brad Colver, turned a missing pinky into a badge of honour. Since 2014 it has churned out whiskies that are as stubborn as a cow and gins that won’t shout about their juniper at all. Every batch is crafted with a grit-y precision that would make a watchmaker blush.

• Unique Rye Whiskey blend with high quality
• Cozy neighborhood bar vibe in tasting room

Hopwood Cellars Winery & William Rose Distillery

Zionsville, Indiana

Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville, Indiana – a place where the locals think they’re breaking new ground in spiritmaking, but the truth is they’re simply refining a tradition that’s lasted two decades. Their William Rose line of bourbons and whiskeys is less “pretentious boutique” and more “solid, bold, unmistakably good.” Big-proof bourbons that roar, smooth whiskeys that whisper; each batch is hand-crafted to give you a punch of character rather than a pretentious buzz.

• Offers interactive tasting card system.
• Whiskey pours in specific sizes (1oz/2oz/5oz).

Duneland Distillery

Chesterton, Indiana

Chesterton, Indiana hosts Duneland Distillery, a veteran-owned boutique that refuses to bow to pretentious vodka-sellers with crystal glasses. Instead it makes genuine spirits that taste like a proper job well done. The shop-shop is a community hub, complete with an open-fire grill that throws out pizzas as good as the gin-filled cocktails, and a sampling bar that dares to show off moonshine flavours that might actually convince a sceptic. It’s all small-batch, high-calibre craft – not some run-of-the-mill copy-cat operation.

• Veteran-owned distillery with unique moonshine flavors.
• Hidden gem with excellent atmosphere and service.

Edwin Coe Spirits

Churubusco, Indiana

Edwin Coe Spirits sits in Churubusco, Indiana, where the past is literally mixed into the present.

• Family-owned business with welcoming atmosphere
• Distillery produces great bourbon and gin

Starlight Distillery

Borden, Indiana

Starlight Distillery sits in Borden, Indiana, and claims to marry tradition with terroir in a place that feels less like a slick marketing pitch and more like a genuine craft operation.

• Expansive farm setting with unique products.
• Free parking with walkable grounds and facilities.

Four Finger Distillery Lebanon

Lebanon, Indiana

Four Finger Distillery sits in the wretched town of Lebanon, Indiana, where ambition and misfortune have joined forces to produce spirits that taste less like charity and more like triumph. The whole thing started with a saw accident that stripped founder Brad Colver of his pinky — hence the name — and a refusal to let a missing finger ruin his reputation. The distillery churns out smooth whiskies, sharp gins, and cocktails so well-crafted they could make a connoisseur weep. A touch of absinthe, a splash of cold water, and you’ll get the kind of mind-twisting flavour only a handful of breweries can boast. Beyond the barrel, they host trivia nights, live gigs, and plenty of cheeky banter, proving you don’t need a Michelin star to be warm and welcoming.

• Unique cocktail experiences at Four Finger
• Expert bartenders create fine dining drinks

Old 55 Distillery

Newtown, Indiana

Old 55 Distillery, on the hitherto underappreciated stretch of Old 55 in Newtown, Indiana, isn’t a quaint roadside curiosity – it’s a proper family-run operation that still does its own corn-to-cask work, something I’m all for in a world that loves to outsource.

• Distillery produces award-winning, unique bourbons.
• Family-run business with involvement from farm to distillation.

Savage Distilling LLC

Columbus, Indiana

Savage Distilling LLC in Columbus, Indiana shatters the notion of a sleepy distillery. Small-batch, handcrafted spirits are produced with brutal honesty and an uncompromising focus on quality.

• Distillery offers unique moonshine flavors.
• Jalapeno-infused bourbon is popular item.

Spirits of French Lick

West Baden Springs, Indiana

Spirits of French Lick, perched in West Baden Springs, Indiana, is the kind of distillery that makes you want to forget the fact that the United States isn’t the only country producing spirits. Their motto, “Respect the Grain,” means every grain is milled locally and handled with a reverence that would make a monk weep.

• Personalized tours from knowledgeable guides
• Hands-on experience throughout distillation process

Hunt Club Distillery, LLC

Sheridan, Indiana

Hunt Club Distillery, founded in 2010 in Sheridan, Indiana, refuses to let the label “small-batch” turn into a marketing gimmick. The place specialises in gin, vodka and whiskey that are made with local corn, giving the vodka a naturally gluten-free profile that makes pretentiously named “natural” spirits look like a joke. A 500-liter copper still shipped all the way from Portugal proves they’ve bought the right equipment – not the cheapest option but something that actually imparts a clean character.

• Distillery has antique shop with unique items.
• Hot sauce made in-house is very hot.

Windy Ridge Winery & Distillery

Covington, Indiana

• Distillery offers unique blend of spirits.
• Wood-fired pizzas are a notable offering.

Travelers Point Distillery

Kirklin, Indiana

Travelers Point Distillery sits in Kirklin, Indiana – not your average mid-western pit stop. Founded in the 1800s, the place has survived every bourbon fad and the inevitable plague of pretentious micro-brewery buzz.

• Unique signature series of whiskeys.
• Friendly and knowledgeable staff on site.

Bottom of the Barrel Winery and TC Distillery

Tell City, Indiana

Bottom of the Barrel in Tell City, Indiana is one of those oddball spots that manages to look like a charming country tavern and actually deliver on both character and quality. The wine room’s floor is laid with timber planks and the glassware is an eclectic mix of glass and bone, giving every tasting the feeling of a casual, slightly rustic soirée. Their range of wines flaunts flavours that make you wonder if the grapes were grown on the moon – and that’s the point, really. The neighbouring TC Distillery is a sharp contrast: a near-perfectly square building with a front glass wall that reflects the sky, a place where a conversation can last longer than the whisky itself. Their bar is stocked with a snack menu that could keep a chef away, and the live music acts rarely manage to overpower the clink of a well-mouthed drink. Bottom of the Barrel knows how to bring a community together without asking for a fancy invitation.

• Distinctive flavors in Bottom of the Barrel Winery wines.
• Unique atmosphere at TC Distillery.

Dusty Barn Distillery

Mt Vernon, Indiana

• Distillery's products are concentrated essence of home.
• Hostess/ambiance makes tasting enjoyable and fun.

Travelers Point Tasting Room

Kirklin, Indiana

Travelers Point Distillery sits in Kirklin, Indiana, where a bourbon is crafted with an almost ancient pedigree – a recipe that dates back to the 1800s. The place operates with a grain-to-glass ethos: the grains are hand-picked from local Indiana fields, then turned into a spirit with a care that borders on the obsessive. Master distiller Mel Lytton is a Renaissance type who insists on doing everything himself, from mashing to monitoring the maturing casks. He’s the sort of bloke who would have a word with a grain bag if it would make the bourbon better.

• A wide variety of spirits available
• Friendly and welcoming atmosphere always

Gem City Spirits

Frankfort, Indiana

Frankfort’s old electric-train depot has been reborn into Gem City Spirits, a distillery that looks as smugly proud as any pretentious Parisian café and yet never takes itself seriously.

• Wide variety of whiskeys available on site
• Knowledgeable staff willing to offer recommendations

Wind Hill Distillery

Earl Park, Indiana

• Unique and small-batch spirit offerings
• Highly personalized and interactive tours available