When most people first think of Wisconsin, they think of the Green Bay Packers and glorious cheese country. It’s a beautiful state with something for everyone, from Milwaukee nightlife and Madison’s University of Wisconsin to scenic bed and breakfasts around Devil’s Lake State Park and traditional Scandinavian delights in Door County. But the dairy state is also known for its growing craft spirit scene. And there are spirit-sipping adventures here that you won’t find anywhere else. Start planning your travels up north and make sure your stops include the following legendary Wisconsin distillery tours and tasting rooms.

Wisconsin’s Bourbon Trail

If bourbon is your jam, you’ll appreciate the hand-crafted blends and farm-to-glass approach of these brilliant Wisconsin distillery locations. And most offer more than just brilliant bourbon to satisfy nearly every palate. Find bourbon and whiskey here, but also flavored liqueurs, rums, gins, brandies, vodkas, moonshine, and more. Check the Wisconsin Bourbon Trail off your bucket list, but with so many experiences as part of this tour, you might need more than a few days to get to them all.

45th Parallel Distillery

1570 Madison Avenue, New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017

https://45thparalleldistillery.com/ 

Central Standard Craft Distillery

2330 W Clybourn Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233

https://thecentralstandard.com/ 

Dancing Goat Distillery

909 Vineyard Drive, Cambridge, Wisconsin 53523

https://www.dancinggoat.com/ 

Denmark Distilling

5046 County Road R, Denmark, WI, 54208

https://www.duckcreekwine.com/products.php?cat=Denmark+Distilling

Dog & Shrub Distilling 

145 Industrial Drive, Lake Mills, WI 53551

http://www.dogandshrubdistillery.com/spirits.html 

Door County Distillery

5806 Wisconsin 42, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235

https://www.doorcountydistillery.com/

Driftless Glen Distillery

300 Water Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913

https://driftlessglen.com/

Geneva Lake Distilling

401 Sheridan Springs Road, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

https://www.studiowinery.com/

Great Lakes Distillery

616 W Virginia St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204

https://www.greatlakesdistillery.com/

Handen Distillery

W62N590 Washington Ave Suite B, Cedarburg, WI 53012

https://www.handendistillery.com/

Hatch Distilling Co.

7740 WI-42, Egg Harbor, Wisconsin 54209

https://www.hatchdistilling.com/

J. Henry & Sons Bourbon

7794 Patton Road, Dane, Wisconsin 53529

https://jhenryandsons.com/home 

La Crosse Distilling Co.

129 Vine Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

https://lacrossedistilling.co/

Ledgerock Distillery

N5287 Grandview Rd, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54937

https://ledgerockdistillery.com/ 

Northern Waters Distillery

510 Oneida Street, Minocqua, Wisconsin 54548

https://northernwatersdistillery.com/ 

Old Sugar Distillery

Madison, Wisconsin 53715

https://oldsugardistillery.com/ 

Paradise North Distillery

101 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay, WI 54302

https://paradisenorthdistillery.com/ 

Time Keeper Distillery

720 Grant Street, Wausau, WI 54403

https://www.timekeeperdistillery.com/ 

WaterFord Stillhouse

228 E Main St #4304, Waterford, WI 53185

https://www.waterfordstillhouse.com/ 

Wollersheim Winery & Distillery

7876 WI-188, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 53578

https://www.wollersheim.com/ 

Yahara Bay Distillers

6250 Nesbitt Rd #200, Madison, Wisconsin 53719

https://yaharabay.com/

Other Wisconsin Distillery Tours to Add to Your Itinerary

The growing list of craft distilleries continues. For flavors beyond the Wisconsin Bourbon Trail, including vodka, rum, brandy, and gin varieties, add these hotspots to your must-visit list. You’ll find tours, tasting rooms, and legendary flavors. Wherever your Wisconsin travels may take you, chances are, there’s a great distillery tour or craft spirit adventure waiting nearby!

AeppelTreow Winery & Distillery

232 North Perkins Boulevard, Burlington, Wisconsin 53105

https://aeppeltreow.com/ 

Bar Napkin Spirits

9909 U.S. 45, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132

https://www.barnapkinspirits.com/

Central Standard Craft Distillery

2330 E Clybourn St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

https://thecentralstandard.com/ 

Chippewa River Distillery

402 West River Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

https://www.chippewariverdistillery.com/home-1

Copper Crow Distillery

#37395, 54814 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814

https://www.coppercrowdistillery.com/ 

Doundrins Distilling

300 Progress Dr, Suite E, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin 53527

https://doundrinsdistilling.com/ 

Eagle Park Brewing & Distilling Co

823 E Hamilton St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

https://www.eagleparkbrewing.com/ 

Great Northern Distilling

1011 2nd St., Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481

https://www.greatnortherndistilling.com/ 

Green Bay Distillery

313 U.S. 141, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54303

https://www.greenbaydistillery.com/ 

Hendricks Family Distillery

110 East Main Street, Omro, Wisconsin 54963

https://pureclassvodka.com/ 

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery

Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

https://infinitybeverages.com/ 

Minhas Distillery

1404 13th St, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566

http://minhasdistillery.com/ 

North Woods Distillery

135 W. Main St., Coleman, Wisconsin 54112

https://smoothsailingrum.com/ 

Perlick Distillery

Ripley Road, Sarona, Wisconsin 54870

https://perlickdistillery.com/ 

State Line Distillery

Madison, Wisconsin 53715

https://www.statelinedistillery.com/ 

Sturgeon Spirits

2663 Oregon Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902

https://sturgeonspirits.com/ 

The Shinery Moonshine House

W63N678 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, Wisconsin 53012

https://theshinerymoonshine.com/

Twisted Path Distillery

2018 S 1st St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

https://www.twistedpathdistillery.com/ 

White Wolf Distillery

U.S. 63, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871

https://clovermeadow.com/

The Wisconsin Distillers Guild

To learn more about the Wisconsin distillery scene, you can always connect with the Wisconsin Distiller Guild. Dedicated to promoting and supporting those who share, love, produce, or contribute to locally distilled spirits, this guild is often a great resource for first-time Wisconsin distillery visitors.

Website: https://www.wisconsindistillersguild.org/ 

Email: Jessica@wisconsindistillersguild.org 

Mailing Address: 4762 North Lake Drive, White Fish Bay, WI 53211 

Other craft distillery alliances include the Wisconsin Craft Beverage Alliance, the Wisconsin Brewers Guild, and the Wisconsin Wineries Association.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin Distillery Tours

When you’re ready to venture up north to the land of cheese, untouched nature, and legendary distilleries, use this guide to chart your course. And prepare even further for your craft spirit adventure with these FAQs and quick answers.

How many Wisconsin distillery locations are there?

Wisconsin is notoriously home to the Green Bay Packers, the nation’s best cheeses, and more than 30 craft distillery tours and tasting rooms. Check back often since new, craft distilleries continue to pop up all around the state.

What bourbon should I look for in Wisconsin?

There are plenty of bourbons to sample in Wisconsin. But one of the most notable blends hails from J. Henry & Sons. Also, make a point to sample Driftless Glen Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel, another popular favorite among spirit enthusiasts. According to online sentiments, these are the other favorites and absolute “bests” to add to your must-try list:

Favorite Brandy: AeppelTreow Winery & Distillery

The Best Rum: Twisted Path Distillery

Most Unique Liqueur: Milwaukee’s Great Lakes Distillery

Magnificent Moonshine: The Shinery Moonshine House

The Best Gin: Copper Crow

Favorite Vodka: Perlick Distillery

What’s the most popular Wisconsin liquor?

Brandy is the most popular spirit or liquor in Wisconsin. And the state’s most legendary cocktail is the Old Fashioned. But if you’re in Milwaukee, you simply must try the “Milwaukee Bloody Mary,” a staple at nearly every pub in the city.

Are there any Wisconsin craft spirit festivals this year?

There are great festivals and seasonal celebrations all throughout Wisconsin, including one of the biggest, the Wisconsin Whiskey Festival in Milwaukee.

Let Distillery Nearby Be Your Wisconsin Distillery Guide

Whenever you’re ready to start exploring the beautiful state of Wisconsin, let Distillery Nearby be your ultimate craft spirit guide. It may take you more than one trip to sample all the best crafts spirits that Wisconsin has to offer. Keep this list of distillery tours and hotspots handy. And check back often for great distillery adventures wherever you’re traveling!