Our newest and oldest bourbon is Laughton Bros.™ 7-year-old Bottled-in-Bond single barrel straight bourbon whiskey. We believe it is the oldest craft bourbon whiskey distilled and bottled in Illinois! We put this 84% corn bourbon whiskey down over 7 years ago in a full-sized barrel with a medium char. Long aging resulted in more angel’s share...
Read MoreTour Schedule Change Starts in April
Starting in April, our distillery tour and tasting will change schedule. The start time for the Sunday tour/tasting will change from 3pm to 2pm. Hence, the tour/tasting on both Saturday and Sunday will be starting at 2pm, and last 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Read MoreOur Oldest Whiskey Released, 9-year-old North American Steamship Rye!
Our newest and oldest whiskey is North American Steamship Rye™ 9-year-old Bottled-in-Bond straight single malt rye whiskey. We belive it is the oldest craft whiskey distilled and bottled in Illinois! We put this 100% malt rye whiskey down over 9 years ago in a full-sized barrel with a heavy toast and light char. Long aging resulted in more than 50%...
Read MoreRe-release of Laughton Bros.™ Distiller’s Select 2 Barrel Blend
Back on the shelf since the pandemic! Laughton Bros.™ Distillers Select 2 Barrel Blend is a bottling of both a large barrel and a small barrel just over two years old. A sweet straight bourbon with a dark cherry cola finish, a special expression in time for Valentine’s Day. This straight bourbon achieves a unique flavor profile by blending a single...
Read MoreSpecial Holiday Hours
We will close early on the Saturday holiday eves, both Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, this year. The Retail Shop will be open until 6pm both days to get your last minute gifts and supplies. There will be NO TOURS/TASTINGS for the holiday Sundays of Christmas Day and New Years Day. We are closed, as usual, those days for all other activities as well. Tours...
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