History

Seven Brothers Distilling Co. is a Cleveland-based, family-owned distillery from Ohio, rooted in a long tradition of family brothers. According to legend, the founder—the youngest of seven brothers and one sister—began making spirits at a young age, and in 2010 a licensed distillery was established. There, he developed an innovative low-temperature vacuum distillation process that captures delicate flavor nuances rather than vaporizing them at high heat. For more than a decade, Seven Brothers has positioned itself as a leader in low-temperature vacuum distillation and infusion, producing spirits with all-natural ingredients, preferring local ingredients, with Ohio-sourced grains and spring water used in production.

Production / Manufacturing

Each batch starts with freshly malted, natural grain from Ohio and spring water from local sources. Seven Brothers has designed and built their own vacuum distillation and infusion stills to preserve and highlight the natural aromas and flavors from the grain and selected botanicals. The process focuses on preserving the so-called 'middle cut' and respecting a slow, handcrafted approach, which yields smooth and characterful products. In addition to the distillation itself, the infusions include handmade blends of botanicals, and the entire process takes longer, but the result is a particularly flavorful selection of premium spirits.

Products / Whisky Series

Seven Brothers produces a range of whiskey and bourbon products that highlight the grain origin from Ohio and the house's unique low-temperature techniques: - Hickory Smoked Whisky – the base is Ohio Soft Red Winter Wheat and Yellow Corn, followed by locally harvested, roasted and smoked hickory. The flavor is described as extraordinarily smooth with notes of spicy, fruity bourbon and a light smoky touch reminiscent of a single malt Scotch whisky; notes include Smoky, Bold, Spicy and Hickory. - Wheated Bourbon Whisky – started with fresh spring water, corn, white wheat, and a portion of malted barley, aged in new, charred oak barrels. The flavor is described as soft and sweet with hints of caramel and vanilla; the finish has a smooth oak-smoked character. The product is listed as Distillery Exclusive. - Ohio Blue Bourbon Whisky – starts with Ohio Blue Clarage grain, along with white wheat and malted barley, and aged in new charred oak barrels. Tasting notes include light vanilla, caramel and stone fruits with a smooth oak finish. Available in Ohio. - American Malt Whisky – a Malt Whisky made with three different malted grains and a portion of Red Winter Wheat; aged in small barrels to contribute vanillin and caramel-toned nuances that complement the rich malt character. - Malt Whisky – a truly unique American-style malt whisky, where the mash bill consists of three malts and a portion of white winter wheat; aging in small barrels gives vanilla-like and caramel-toned notes, with notes of malt and sweet aromas.

Visits and Experiences

Seven Brothers offers a Tasting Room where guests can sample the full range of spirits, purchase 7B merchandise and enjoy a handcrafted cocktail at the bar, on the outdoor terrace or in the cozy loft. The terrace is dog-friendly. In addition, Tours & Events are offered, and the company invites visitors to explore the distillery's tours and events. If you're looking for home-bar inspiration, you can also find At-Home cocktail recipes (some cocktails may be unavailable in the tasting room).

Philosophy

Seven Brothers describes itself as a new artisanal distillery that is locally owned and largely based on natural, local ingredients. The mission is to bring bold, innovative, natural and flavorful craft spirits to the Ohio market and beyond. The philosophy reflects a different approach from the large distilleries: each batch begins with freshly milled Ohio grain and spring water, and the process combines their proprietary low-temperature vacuum distillation and infusion. The specially built stills and the selection of the middle cut contribute to preserving the grain's natural aroma and flavor, while selected botanicals create different products with a smooth, bold and characterful flavor profile. The process can be longer, but the results are considered particularly valuable and unique.