History

Spirits of French Lick describes itself as a dynamic and ambitious distillery in Indiana, with the aim of recreating and expanding the history of Hoosier distillation. They produce an agrarian spirit in West Baden, and the distillery is an offshoot of French Lick Winery. Their approach is built on a combination of time-tested methods and new innovations, and their only rule is: 'Respect the Grain'. They emphasize that their mill and locally grown grain are central to everything they do, and they press the grain's terroir through the entire process. Spirit production is characterized by a double-distillation philosophy, temperature control, and particular barrel and yeast selections, which together create distinctive products. They describe themselves as craftsmen and storytellers, balancing grain, barrel, yeast and experience in their products and history. The West Baden distillery is part of a larger operation with the wine production, and they focus on four pillars: bourbon, brandy, botanical spirits and American whiskey. Their culture is built on sustainable farming and 'hoosier terroir', and they grow the grain on their own farm with a focus on lower entry proofs, less char and toasted staves in the barrels. This portrayal of Spirits of French Lick also includes their openness to guest visits and tastings, and a willingness to relate history to contemporary production and flavor.