LONG DOGS DISTILLING
Short overview of the distillery
LONG DOGS DISTILLING is located in Arapahoe, Nebraska, and produces on-site bourbon, whiskey, and small-batch fruit brandy. The distillery prides itself on not sourcing any spirits — all spirits come from its own production — and several releases are sold directly from the tasting room. Visitors can stop by when the sign shows 'open', but it is recommended to email to arrange tastings.
Raw materials and production
Long Dogs' production philosophy is clear: everything is made on site in small batches. In addition to bourbon and whiskey, they also produce small-batch brandies made from wild fruits, and the shop carries both standard releases and more exclusive bottle offerings that are sold only in the tasting room. The distillery also offers services aimed at private individuals or other producers, including private barrel programs, custom mash bill services, and custom distillation of brandy. Public-facing experiences such as barrel tastings and Eau de Vie tastings are part of their workflow and reflect a practice where product development and customer experience go hand in hand.
Aging and barrel types
They work with both single-barrel bottlings and bottles bottled at barrel proof, and there are documented examples of wood finish experiments, including an Amburana finish on bourbon. Beyond these practices, there are no details on aging lengths or other casks in the range, but the online shop shows both standard bourbon, age-stated blue corn whiskey, and finish experiments.
Whiskeys
The lineup ranges from classic bourbon to special editions and locally sourced grain-based whiskeys. From the shop pages there are straight bourbon and single barrel / barrel-proof bourbons, as well as experimental editions with wood finishes. There are also local corn variants such as a 2-year-old blue corn whiskey and flavor variants such as a peach-flavored whiskey. Alongside the whiskeys, small-batch fruit brandies (slivovitz, chokecherry, etc.) are produced, and the distillery also sells other spirits from the tasting room.
| Whiskey | Type / Series | Age | Finish and Style | Tasting Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Barrel - Barrel Proof Nebraska Triple Stack Bourbon Whiskey | Bourbon | Single barrel / barrel proof; finish: single barrel, barrel proof | Available | ||
| GELERT AMBURANA FINISHED BOURBON | Bourbon | Amburana finish; finish: Amburana wood finish | Available | ||
| BLACKBIRD MILO WHISKEY | Whiskey | Limited; Sold out | |||
| Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Bourbon | Available | |||
| 2 Year Old Blue Corn Whiskey | Whiskey | 2 years | Available | ||
| Peachnut peach flavored Whiskey | Whiskey | Peach flavored whiskey | Available |
Visit the distillery
The distillery’s tasting room is open for tastings and sales; if the sign shows 'open', drop-ins are often possible, but emailing to book a tasting is recommended. The phone line is noted as unreliable; email works best. Opening hours are listed with daily windows (Mon-Thu 10:00-17:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-18:00; Sun 12:00-16:00) and there is a note about changed winter hours in January–March with Sundays closed. Booking is online or via email, and shorter paid experiences are offered, such as a 30-minute Barrel Tasting (from $30) and a 15-minute Eau de Vie Tasting (from $25), as well as private tastings and consultations.
The stated opening hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00-17:00; Friday-Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 12:00-16:00. In the winter season (Jan-Mar) there may be changed hours with Sundays closed.
See times and book a visit.
Philosophy and craft
Long Dogs Distilling prioritizes on-site production and small-batch runs. A central stated value is that no spirit is sourced; the distillery highlights the use of local and wild fruits for their brandy and sells select releases exclusively from the tasting room. Communication and tastings arrangements primarily take place via email.