My husband and I moved to the area about three months ago and have been excited to try this Distillery since then. The reason it took us so long to visit is because we just recently had a baby. Today, we decided we wanted to get out of the house so we decided to go there, with our baby. Anyone who has a baby knows that a 3 month old can be hit or miss in temperament due to teething and just being new to the world. When we walked in, we were greeted with friendly hellos from everyone. The vibe was great. They were so kind to our baby and did not seem the slightest bit annoyed when she did get a little fussy (if you have an infant that gets fussy in public spaces, you know the look you get from people sometimes LOL). They engaged in great conversation with us, and before we left said they were excited to watch our daughter grow up (my husband had told them they were so close to our house that they'd see us often). The service alone is enough to make me go back, but the cocktails were AMAZING. If you go while they still have the Irish cream, GET IT. the lemoncello and blackberry liqueur is also to die for. We each had three drinks and brought a bottle of Irish cream and blackberry liqueur home. I love the story behind the Distillery and I love how it's truly family owned and operated; it makes me feel comfortable bringing my own family there. I cannot recommend this...
Read moreHonestly, this place is a hidden gem. Kerry, the mother of spirits, is fantastic. Hearing about her history, the reason she started the company, and their vision for the future truly makes for a great distillery experience.
If I can give you any recommendation, try the espresso and the limoncello. They have a chocolate flavor coming out soon, and it tastes fantastic. Their bourbon is very smooth, especially for a young whiskey, as Kerry explained that she likes to remove the toxins that give most whiskeys a harsh bite at a young age.
I’m excited to see what they have planned for the future, including single barrels and special releases. My only minor complaint is the price. For three rounds of drinks for two and at least two spirits to go, you’re looking at close to $150, not including a tip. However, considering the quality of what you’re getting from a local independent distillery, it’s understandable.
Kerry is fantastic, and supporting local businesses is important. This place offers a great experience. It’s not a complaint, just a concern about the value compared to larger distilleries that might offer similar products at a lower price. For those who want to support local businesses, this place is fantastic and...
Read moreNew to the area, we visited Independence a few weeks ago on a whim. Best “whim” ever! Kerry and her sons have a great business! The spirits they distill are some of the best around (I highly recommend the barrel-aged gin). We started with some tastings split between a few of us so that we could sip some of each spirit: highly recommend for a first-time visit. Then we moved on to cocktails – again we ordered unique drinks in order to try them around the table. Each one was full of flavor! The weather was nice, so we brought some pizzas, sat outside, and watched a beautiful sunset while drinking a great product. My husband and I visited again two weeks later to try a few more cocktails and they were just as good as the first time. The land the distillery is on is beautiful: it would be perfect for a wedding, party, or other social event – they would love to...
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