Distilleries in South Dakota

Bullpen Steakhouse & Spirits

Lake Norden, South Dakota

Lake Norden, South Dakota, houses The Bullpen, a steakhouse that insists it’s more than a bar. The walls are so thick you can hear a rugby match, and the scent of sizzling steak lingers like a bad apology. It’s not a pretender; it’s a proper butcher’s shop with a bar that serves real meat and honest drinking.

• A wide variety of menu options available.
• Barbecue sauce can be used on pizzas.

The Fieldhouse Sports & Spirits

Pierre, South Dakota

• Unique atmosphere with spirits & sports
• Fried cheese balls with every order

Badlands Distillery LLC

Kadoka, South Dakota

Kadoka, South Dakota – a town so tiny you can mistake its distillery for a gas station. Yet Badlands Distillery refuses to play the postcard game. With a ranch still growing the corn that goes into its Iron Hills Straight Bourbon, they’ve turned pioneer past into gold.

• Distillery's design combines well with state atmosphere.
• Whiskey products pair well with Dr. Pepper.

Half Pint - Steaks and Spirits

De Smet, South Dakota

• Rich whiskey selection from local distillery
• Traditional South Dakota cooking with unique twists

Valiant Vineyards Winery & Distillery

Vermillion, South Dakota

• Themed rooms with cozy, Grandma-like charm
• Home-cooked breakfast and warm treats offered daily

Glacial Lakes Distillery and Brewhouse

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Glacial Lakes Distillery & Brewhouse sits in the otherwise bland town of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where you can actually taste that Midwest pride they try so hard to market as exotic. They handcraft vodka, gin, rum, and brandy, using local wheat and the lake-water that’s less pristine than the pretentious blogs claim. Every batch is a masterclass in precision — if you’re a fan of subtlety rather than fireworks, the juniper-infused gin will seduce your palate, while the tropical rum will make you forget the winter’s chill.

• Unique drink flavors, such as Blueberry Rosemary Smash
• Fireplace with comfy chairs for a cozy atmosphere

Glacial Lakes Distillery, LLC

Watertown, South Dakota

Glacial Lakes Distillery sits in Watertown, South Dakota, where three dreamers turned local grain into small-batch alchemy. Their vodka — made from home-grown wheat and glacial water — begins a story that refuses to be watered down.

• Small-batch spirits made with local ingredients
• Interactive tours and hands-on learning experience

Dakota Spirits Distillery

Pierre, South Dakota

Dakota Spirits Distillery sits in the flat, wind-blown plains of Pierre, South Dakota. It’s a family-run operation that prattles about how local grains and pure Missouri basin water make a difference. They say precision is everything; their copper stills are the trinity, giving each spirit a character that would make a pretender blush. The climate here turns the clock: the dry wind speeds up ageing in American Oak barrels, so the brandies and bourbon reach maturity in a fraction of the usual time. Partnerships with local wineries add an extra layer of award-winning complexity – no pretension, just honest craftsmanship. They’ve got a cask-strength bourbon line and other offerings, all made in-house with no external imports. Free tastings, the master distiller regales with anecdotes, and the result is a spirit that feels like a shout-out to the region without any of the posh buzzwords. and you'll leave with a grin.

• Made every product in-house, no external imports
• Wide range of products including cask-strength bourbon