Sideshow Spirits

Overview of the Distillery

Sideshow Spirits is an urban distillery in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, with a clear focus on bourbon, whiskey, and craft cocktails. In an 11,000 sq ft facility at 1630 P Street, the showroom, tasting room, and event space are brought together under one roof. The place combines production with guest experiences such as guided tours and private events, and supplements the distillery with a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in the heart of the city.

History

Sideshow Spirits began its journey in 2020. Despite startup challenges that year, the team established a fully functioning distillery in Lincoln and set up a larger facility housing both production spaces and public-facing areas. Sideshow positioned itself early as a pioneer in the city, with the ambition to offer both quality spirits and experiences. The company has a connection to Kinkaider Brewing Co., which has contributed to a local network of beverage industry players. After establishment, Sideshow expanded its audience offerings with a cocktail bar/showroom at 151 N 8th Street and a speakeasy at the corner of 8th and P St, drawing the city into the distillery's universe.

Ingredients and Production

Special production characteristics include craft distillation, handmade cocktails, and a small-batch focus. The 11,000 sq ft urban distillery features a showroom and tasting room, a link to the local operator Kinkaider Brewing Co., and a focus on bourbon and whiskey.

Whiskeys

Sideshow focuses primarily on bourbon and whiskey as its core products and supplements production with handmade cocktails in the bar. The distillery promotes exclusive releases and membership benefits through the Sideshow Society, which offers special releases and events for members. The range centers on the distillery's own production and is showcased via the showroom, tasting room, and member activities.

Visit the Distillery

The distillery is located at 1630 P Street in downtown Lincoln and offers guided tours, tastings, and event facilities. The tasting room and visiting options are available by appointment, and events can be booked through the distillery. In addition, Sideshow operates a cocktail bar and showroom at 151 N 8th Street and has a speakeasy at the corner of 8th and P St, providing more opportunities to experience the distillery's products in different settings. For more information, you can contact the distillery directly.

Philosophy and Craft

Sideshow emphasizes craftsmanship, quality, and creating memorable guest experiences. The aim is to distill and serve products that represent a high level of artisanal effort, while innovation combined with live experiences and collaboration with local partners form central values.