History Oppidan Spirits is an American distillery based in Wheeling, Illinois. The website shows a modern approach to craft and a belief in experimentation, while respecting tradition. They mention the New American School of Distilling and Barrel Reserve Old Tom Gin as part of an Experiment Collection, which points toward an innovative approach to spirits. The website notes artisanal production in Wheeling, U.S.A.

Production Here are some of Oppidan's whiskies and how they are produced, as described on the site:

Malted Rye Whiskey

• Mash bill: 100% rye malt
• Profile: clean and straightforward with the soft sweetness from malt and spicy notes
• Tasting notes: Chocolate, Pepper, Honeysuckle, Leather, Clove, Vanilla

Solera Aged Bourbon

• Mash bill: 5-grain mash bill consisting of corn, malted rye, chocolate malted rye, Special B, and 2-row barley
• Aging method: solera-aging through three types of wood: American oak, French oak, and oloroso sherry finish
• Comments: the French and oloroso finishes are never emptied, creating continuity and increased complexity
• Tasting notes: Chocolate, Coffee, Shortbread, Caramel, Vanilla, Fig

Four Grain Straight Bourbon

• Mash bill: 68% corn, 14% wheat, 9% rye, 9% malt
• Description: balances between sweet, creamy mouthfeel and spice
• Proof: 100
• Tasting notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Creme Brulee, Baking Spices, Leather, Sweet Corn

Cane + Rye

• Description: limited edition from the experimental collection
• Finish: in Caribbean rum casks for 1.5 years
• Nose/Palate: notes of rum and malt rye spices
• Tasting notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Malt, Sweet Rum, Chocolate, Tropical Fruit

Smoke + Sea

• Base recipe: a blend of 4 Grain Straight Bourbon and Solera Aged Bourbon mash bills
• Finish: in French oak and peated Islay whisky finish
• Taste: Bourbon on the nose and front palate with a salted and smoky finish
• Tasting notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Shortbread, Baking Spices, Chocolate, Malt

Products / Whisky Series - Malted Rye Whiskey — 100% rye malt; tasting notes: Chocolate, Pepper, Honeysuckle, Leather, Clove, Vanilla - Solera Aged Bourbon — 5-grain mash; solera aging in American oak, French oak and oloroso finish; tasting notes: Chocolate, Coffee, Shortbread, Caramel, Vanilla, Fig - Four Grain Straight Bourbon — mash bill 68/14/9/9; tasting notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Creme Brulee, Baking Spices, Leather, Sweet Corn - Cane + Rye — finish in Caribbean rum casks; tasting notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Malt, Sweet Rum, Chocolate, Tropical Fruit - Smoke + Sea — finish in French oak and peated Islay cask; tasting notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Shortbread, Baking Spices, Chocolate, Malt

Visit / Experiences New American School of Distilling is mentioned on the site; the distillation process is described as an ancient practice that continues to evolve. Oppidan describes itself as handcrafted in Wheeling, IL, USA.

Philosophy The website describes a philosophy of continual evolution and of distinguishing between what is created and what is unique. The text expresses a modern approach to craft: The space we inhabit is being created every day. The Modern Townsman. Oppidan for the modern urban gentleman.