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The FULL WITNESS Experience
Visit the distillery to taste and purchase our spirits, or take a tour!
TOUR BASICS
Learn how our spirits are crafted & the rich history of distilling in the U.S., & specifically Illinois. Tours & tastings take ~45 minutes.
ENJOY OUR SPIRIT*
Tours start in our lower-level in our bar and lounge, Whiskey Underground, where you can choose from a variety of drinks, all made with our spirits.
WITNESS THE GOODNESS
You’ll then move to the distillery floor followed by a stop where our spirits* and merchandise are available for purchase.
*Must be 21 to taste or buy spirits.
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OUR PRODUCTS
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A GRAIN-TO-GLASS DISTILLERY…
We are a grain-to-glass distillery. All our whiskeys, including bourbon, rye, and limited releases such as 5-Grain, are tributes to the distiller’s who’ve crafted spirits in Illinois for nearly 200 years.
Just as they did…
PRISTINE WATER
We begin with pristine water from a local spring not far from our home in historic downtown Vandalia.
HAND-SELECTED INGREDIENTS
We use local, hand-selected grains for our whiskeys, & craft our rum with molasses & turbinado sugar sourced directly from Louisiana.
A CUSTOM PROCESS
We mill the grains, ferment, distill, barrel, & bottle on-site. Spent whiskey mash returns to the farm and is fed directly to our cows. And they love it!
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WHISKEY UNDERGROUND BAR AND LOUNGE
Open during business hours. Perfect setting for groups from 10-40.
*Christmas Parties
*Anniversaries
*Birthdays
*Retirement Parties
*Baby & Wedding Showers
*Small Weddings
Call or email for pricing and more information.
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 618-283-9900
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ROOTED IN THE “618”
A BIT OF HISTORY…
Our family roots run deep in Fayette County…
And the historical building we call our home has a storied past.
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WITNESS THE REVIEWS!
Enjoyed a tour and a great host by the proprietor Rick and his wife Cindy! Learned a great deal about the history of distilling spirits and Witness Distillery in particular in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyed the tasty cocktails and samples of their spirits and then had a delicious dinner at The Blind Society right next door! What made it perfect were the friends we shared the experience with! Thanks
Sandy ZabekDecember 12, 2021
We drove 2 1/2 hours to come for my friends 61st birthday, that he found our from a friend about this place. What a great time!! Outstanding selection of Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Bourbon. Excellent staff! Friendly, extremely knowledgeable! Definitely a must go!
Steven LemnerMay 22, 2021
I went to Witness Distillery for their tour today. The tour was top notch. The owner runs the tour, and his wife runs the gift shop. They were both personable and made you feel welcome. The tour begins with a mixed drink. They have a nice selection to choose from. The bartender was welcoming, and she made my smoked old fashioned perfectly.
Melanie BaumanApril 17, 2022
The best Peach Vodka ! Highly recommended
Jeanette OberlinkFebruary 27, 2021