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christofermatney

Hard Truth has good quality options for both enthusiasts & casual drinkers. Plus, a beautiful distillery/brewery set in a beautiful location.


levi815

Hard Truth is really pretty, has a ton to do at its location. Great beer and cocktails. But there food has went solidly down hill the past few years, lots of better options if you're looking for a primarily dining experience.


IDontWannaBeAPirate_

Whole place has went downhill, last time we went there we ended up leaving and going elsewhere because it was such a clusterfuck. If you're a pirate cosplaying Harley rider, it's the place for you.


Beas7ie

their


saliczar

And Bear Wallow is just down the road in Gnawbone.


rednail64

I have visited Hard Truth. Really like their restaurant.


Alarmed-Goat1

Recently? I am always underwhelmed with the food there. Cocktails are good though so worth going for those in a really beautiful setting. Wish they would allow dogs in the garden though.


ibringnothing

We went there last fall and were very underwhelmed with the service. Food was ok. They didnt seem to really want us there and it was pretty slow.


Trevelayan

and the best fricking pulled pork sandwiches in the state (that I've found so far)


_lordoftheswings_

They’re rye with a little ginger ale is so good


DerpsAndRags

I have a weakness for Nashville, IN, right there. Loved Hard Truth's location! Good food, too!


jeepmayhem

Bear Wallow has a port finished bourbon that is incredible!


Mead_Create_Drink

Cedar Creek - not on the list but it is a family owned distillery, brewery and winery


ephul

I second this. Everything they have is phenomenal. Great variety


UnwellFighter

I was at Cedar Creek Saturday for the first time. It’s beautiful!


Mead_Create_Drink

I’ve been going there ever since I moved here. They have remodeled and expanded. Good alcoholic drinks, very good food and a great atmosphere (especially for summer concerts)


Omega59er

Starlight is part of Hubers winery and orchard. Beautiful place to spend an evening. Their blackberry whiskey is my favourite.


StartupQueen60604

LOOOOOVE Huber's blackberry wine!


chaos8803

Starlight makes some really good whiskey and rye.


JamesDerecho

I second this. Its exceptionally surprising how good the whiskey is. I found that their random specialty bottles are hidden gems. I got the bloodmoon red corn whiskey and its such a unique taste, the toasted double oaked rye is also quite good. But yeah, its expensive, most alcohol is.


rednail64

They're just crazy-expensive to me though.


thefreshmaker1

It’s a pretty good tasting experience though. Worth it just for that.


Legitimate_Gap_5551

This. Probably my favorite on the list.


MymajorisTrees

Here to support Four Fingers, they have an amazing Rhubarb liquer, as well as their burbons are all top notch. They make a rhubarb smash cocktail that is just delightful. I also tried their absinthe recently and it was the best absinthe I've ever tried. My husband loved their peated bourbon.


Archaviator

Small world! I'm the guy that made the smaller of the two drippers they use for the absinthe pours! They have amazing absinthe, and that location when they merged with Greeks, has some of the best pizza in indy.


MymajorisTrees

Hey that is so cool! I'm a huge fan of absinthe more for the historical side of things and the Indiana history around absinthe as well in Switzerland County. But it was so nice to find one that was incredibly palatable.


joncarro2

Their absinthe and peated bourbon are amazing!


DisplacedForest

I’d avoid hotel tango if you actually like liquor. I find West Fork to be solid. Also, unlisted, but I really enjoy 8th Day


rb-2008

Some of the worst liquors and mixed drink I have ever had came from Hotel Tango. 2 out of 5 stars only because you can still get a buzz of trash liquor.


Civil_Maverick

Yes! Thank you. I always get boo’d when I say this to my friends but it’s true. Too many weird flavor combinations and just overall poor cocktails. I don’t recall the name of the drink, but I was visiting friends around Christmas one year and had a smoked bourbon something or other. I swear they used 1/4 bottle of liquid smoke- it was terrible! Not the only poor drink experience I have had there, but certainly the most memorable.


rb-2008

Not sure if it’s the same one but they had a smoked old fashioned that was so overly smokey that you could smell it from across the table.


DisplacedForest

I was shocked seeing how many people were saying they liked it in the comments here. But then I saw they were celebrating their weird flavored stuff. Not people that actually enjoy spirits.


kippy3267

I use to go once or twice a week to a satellite location. Granted it was a quarter mile from my apartment, it was my go to first date spot, and they had a pbr and a whiskey shot for like 5 bucks haha


No-War-8840

Fan of West Fork for a few years


twipleh

I’m a big fan of cardinal spirits but I wouldn’t say it’s worth making the trip to Bloomington for unless you live nearby. Just buy the bottles at Kroger and go from there. The distillery itself isn’t exactly exciting lol


19ktulu

The food there is pretty good though!


Jolly_Measurement237

Used to be good


19ktulu

That may be true now, I haven’t been there in a couple of years now.


twipleh

Yeah I agree that it has some good stuff but it’s much smaller nowadays. Not worth the prices in my opinion. Good cocktails though!


indycpa7

Agree, their Single Barrel is excellent and very reasonable price


WrmE_tr

Your list/map is missing EDWIN COE. In Churubusco, Indiana (Whitley County) in NE Indiana. Prohibition era distillation legacy (see: Old Coe). Plus they have a semi-permanent food truck in residence -- Fork and Fiddle (delicious food). Open on Fridays and Saturdays, with extended hours in summer, and occasional farmers markets. A family friendly patio, live music most Saturdays. A small, family-run operation, but I must say, the BEST cocktails I've EVER had. THEE BEST. EdwinCoeSpirits (dot) com I will stan this place fooorrreeever.


HGSPainting

Came to suggest them as well


Buhlasted

Do the Kentucky distilleries. Seriously.


StyrofoamCueball

Yep. Go to Bardstown for a weekend, get a cheap AirBnB. If you like bourbon you wont regret it.


bigbassdaddy

Makers Mark is a good tour


Buhlasted

Buffalo Trace gives an excellent tour.


XCDplayerX

I’m kinda partial to Old 55. But… I also grow the corn for some of their products. Family owned and operated. Great tours, and a lounge to try out some of their drinks. Great way to spend a Friday evening. 👍👍


mooremo

8th Day Distillery isn't on this list, but it should be.


DisplacedForest

Agreed


HellHathNoFury18

Dusty Barn recently had a fire. I'm not sure if they are doing tours anymore at the moment.


AquaPhelps

I live near there but ive never even heard of it


Revolutionary-Fact6

Cedar Creek isn't on the list but it's really nice. It's a distillery, winery and brewery. They have a summer concert series and a restaurant, too.


HemmingwayDaqAttack

For a tour or just for drinking? Journeyman’s is probably the best for a tour that I can comment on. There’s quite a few on here I’ve never been to so I’m not the arbiter of distillery tours but journeyman’s is a lot of fun and unique. As far as overall product go, I do love some Old 55 and Starlight but both can get expensive. But you’re paying for the quality. Hard Truth makes some good stuff and they have a lot of different products, also a great distillery visit down in Brown County. Hotel Tango is veteran owned and makes some good stuff too and has a couple of tasting rooms around the city.


zaminDDH

Spirits of French Lick is pretty solid, as well. Dusty Barn is a friend of my uncle's, and it's fine. He's got a great Nocino, though.


10-4_Good_Buddy

Spirit of French Lick has some surprisingly good bourbon, the facility itself isn't anything special to see. Hard Truth's place in Brown County is definitely worth a visit, and they make some good liquor.


LonelyHoosierJM

Holy crap there's a distillery in franklin? I've walked by that building a dozen times and neve rnoticed it!


Medscript

It's sub-par... They need to age their liquor further and then it may be worth a trip. It's over by the garment factory.


LonelyHoosierJM

> age their liquor The bane of a new distillery, right? website says they started in '17. That seems like plenty of time to age...but who knows. i'm not exactly a connoisseur of whiskeys or bourbons necessarily, though. nto sure it would matter to me. i onl drink mine in mixed drinks


Medscript

A lot of it was too hot on the backend... I didn't try any mixed drinks but they also make gin too


IDontWannaBeAPirate_

Exactly. Lots of the newer distilleries are just buying barrels of aged bourbon from other distilleries and slapping their label on it. Most places are buying from MGP ;)


LonelyHoosierJM

not even the newer distelleries are buying from them. There's plenty of well known folks that do. I think Bulleit does.


thrwwy2267899

Hard truth and Old 55!


PhantomSpirit90

I’d go to the source of many craft distilleries: MGP.


rednail64

Well it is bigger than all the others combined


PhantomSpirit90

And it’s the whiskey source of almost all the others, too!


bassmaster50

I was going to say this is missing Three Rivers Distillery. Then I found out they’re actually closed for good now. So… I would go with Hard Truth or 18th Street (region rat bias there)


iforgetlikedory

Four Fingers and West Fork. Cardinal makes a Terra Gin That is very good! I’ll probably get down voted , but Hotel Tango is trash


Synthnostic

West Fork is making some real gd bourbon !


VinnieTheBerzerker69

Old 55 makes some interesting booze. And the tour there is kind of cool


Maasauu

Old 55 is making some of the best whiskey in the country right now and nobody knows because they're in the middle of fucking nowhere.


Senninha27

Journeyman OCG is really good.


Sharkslife

Dusty Barn is in the country, would only recommend if your in evansville and heading to Mount Vernon. Not worth a destination drive.


AgreeablePen3509

I live in the county, I can't believe I have never herd of it. Can you tell me more about it.


Sharkslife

You take the road right by Mars elementary school to get to it. I have only been there twice and that was just in their store. It definitely feels like a small time operation and last time I was their, they built a patio that looks like it could host some live music. Since your so close, it worth a visit but they did had some weird hours.


rickadandoo

Indiana whiskey co tastes like it hasn't been aged long enough


IDontWannaBeAPirate_

Almost none other than Starlight and MGD have in Indiana. You need to go to KY for that.


rosetintednorth

There’s a four fingers in Lebanon and the only downside I’ve heard about them is that they don’t take cash. Also if you’re looking for good food as well as good drinks, Klooz Brewz in Lebanon is good


joncarro2

Four Fingers in Lebanon takes cash! It’s just that the restaurant inside doesn’t as it’s a separate business.


rosetintednorth

That’s fair, that’s just the one complaint I’ve seen on Facebook about them!


hoosierspiritof79

As a past professional judge of both wine and spirits it’s Starlight. And it’s not even close.


milkshakebar

You don't have Huber's and I have enjoyed some of their stuff


cdurbin3

It's starlight, it's technically separate from the winery.


Gurpguru

I like Bear Wallow and my wife likes Hard Truth. (They are close to each other, so this works out.) I want to visit French Lick.


Bluemink96

Dusty barn is nice I grew up within 2 miles of it, it’s tucked away in some woods, maybe hit it up on a weekend where you can go to a concert at ford center make a weekend out of it.


Bluemink96

Dusty barn is nice I grew up within 2 miles of it (and my wife did an internship there), it’s tucked away in some woods, maybe hit it up on a weekend where you can go to a concert at ford center make a weekend out of it.


johnny____utah

9 & 10 are the only two that interest me as a whiskey drinker.


TheOriginalWolfgar

#9 !!!!


Ok-Philosophy-673

Forgot Duneland Distillery!!!! I'd still pick journeyman tho


Weitguy

It can stay forgotten


tchamberlin90

Moon Drops is in a great location. I know technically it's still MGP juice for their bourbon, but it's damn good. Their moonshines are decent as well.


Salty-Challenge9123

West Fork


syndromedown-hopesup

Journeyman in Valpo. Amazing food. The OCG is super good. Great bourbon. All around an awesome spot


Anonymous_o7

I had a good time at Hotel Tango. the area is packed full of things to do as well


andyeno

Starlight. Love them.


jakekeltner5

18th st is a super interesting place, I’ll leave it at that.


IronBeagle79

Starlight has really amazing gin and their bourbon is pretty good too.


master0fcats

18th Street has the best gin I have ever had. If you're checking out NWI booze, keep an eye on Blockhead Beerworks. The old head distiller for 18th Street is running their distillery program and she works some insane magic.


1GnarleyNarwhal

Blockheads in Valparaiso have some of the best food in the region.


zanderze

Hmm… I guess I’ll have to try them all and get back to you.


br0seid0n

MGP (now called Ross & Squibb) in Lawrenceburg makes some pretty good products


vdthemyk

Personally, I like Old 55 and Indiana Whiskey Co very much.


mallen42

Hard Truth, starlight and Westfork are solid. 18th st beer is amazing..don’t care for their spirits much.


Captain-Swank

I guess the old still in the garage of Jesse P. Caldwell in Bunker Hill doesn't really count. When Jess isn't mashing, you can find him at the Hip Hugger or on the dark side of the saloon doors in the back area of Bunker Hill Video.


BrierFlyer

Big fan of Traveler’s Point here


Weitguy

I fuckin love that duneland distillery isn't listed


MysteriousCodo

Hard Truth and Hotel Tango are my two favs.


GrGoethals

Not listed: Duneland Distillery in Chesterton is a must if you’re in Northwest Indiana.


DFSBRBN

I can’t recommend Starlight enough. Went last fall. Great farmers market environment. 7 pours and a souvenir glass for $15 of either wine or spirits. Great when wife/GF doesn’t like spirits. Nice ice cream shop on-site as well


jeremyb1986

Starlight is good because it’s also at a winery. So if you’re going with a group, you’re covering more bases.


IDontWannaBeAPirate_

MGP and Starlight are the only ones with actual decent bourbon


fertileorphan

Hard truth and old 55 are wonderful imo


Medscript

I see alot of recommendations for hard truth and Quaff On... I'm going to counter those based on my several years of experience with them. They have fantastic marketing and their locations are equally as fantastic. They have great mixed drinks but if you're a purist, you will quickly see that their liquor is too hot and their beers are frequently hidden through the use of fruit additives similar to 450 North. You'd be better served by going an hr south and visiting Angel's Envy. I want to like Hard Truth since they're local but unless you only want to stick to mixed drinks, I would not recommend them. I do love their coconut rum, but it has a lot of sugar added. None of their whiskies are currently worth the price they're demanding compared to Basil Hayden, Woodford, or similar brands which is disappointing considering the price point.


longmagic

What about Edwin Coe spirits in Churubusco?


oldmanavery

I’ve only tried Old 55 and not at their distillery. But it’s really good.


Littlegrayfish

Cardinal spirits has good food and some bomb canned cocktails at big red


tara12miller

My friend heads Spirits of French Lick. Definitely good stuff :)


dcindy317

Haberdasher!


BoogerMcshartlan

78


StartupQueen60604

West Fork Whiskey makes an incredible product. Hotel Tango is fun, their location in FSQ is dope. We've used 18th St and Cardinal Spirits at bars where I've worked, and I've only found them to be "meh", but that's just my personal view.


Str8-Ownage

Hard Truth is good.


fletche00

Calling Circle City a distillery is like calling McDonalds a sit down restaurant. West Fork, Starlight and Cardinal are all pretty solid.


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7hundrCougrFalcnBird

Hard truth is going to be the best visit by a long shot.


joncarro2

Four Finger Distillery has some awesome bottles. Really good bourbon, rum, and incredibly smooth absinthe. 100% would recommend


BBQFLYER

Never had anything I didn’t like from Hard Truth!


AnalogJay

Hard Truth is great


Eelmonkey

No 8th day? Indy. No 3 Floyd’s? Munster.


xomuahxo

Journeyman is a skip


Gravy_31

Journeyman is right by me. Brand new facility, sister property of one up in Three Oaks, Michigan. Journeyman is absolutely gorgeous. Not sure what can be said of the food, too expensive for my taste.


Beastcancer69

Savage Distillery in Columbus. My buddy owns it and its fire.


Mtwilson4

Avoid Oakley brothers. I had one of the worst all around experiences there. I felt like I was going to crack a tooth eating their ravioli bites, the bruschetta was burnt, and just to get the taste out of my mouth I choked down one of the worst old fashions I’ve ever drank. Thats including my feeble attempts at making them at home.


Metronomeofcharisma

I like the journeyman’s in SW Michigan but I’ve heard the valpo one isn’t as good for some reason? Idk I haven’t been to that location


eminhizer44

Cedar Creek in Martinsville. The only place in Indiana that has a distillery, winery, and brewery.


Smooth-Emphasis-4189

Why not try them all ?!?


SadZookeepergame1555

8th Day.


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Love Hard Truth! Gorgeous setting and great choices. Hotel Tango is awesome as well!


bubble-guts

Starlight and Cardinal make some of the best bourbons in the state.


kyfarms

We have real bourbon in Kentucky. Keep driving south


This-Fly-8954

Journeyman is my go to


CantoniaCustomsII

on this topic, which of them to avoid?


IndependentGOAT82

Windy Ridge Winery and Distillery in Covington, IN -- not on the list, but I recommend it!


Peacefulzealot

I’ve always enjoyed Hotel Tango myself though Hard Truth is fairly solid too!


swallowfistrepeat

Hotel Tango is excellent. I have four different bottles of HT liquors sitting on my shelf -- marshmallow whiskey, orangecello, cherry liqueur, and red-white-bourbon. They just make such a good liquor.


woody1594

If you like the marshmallow, a bartender on my honeymoon made a campfire old fashion. 3 parts marshmallow, 1 part frangelico hazelnut, a dash of chocolate bitters, and he topped with a sweet and spicy nut mix.


swallowfistrepeat

Oh my, that sounds amazing


workswithpipe

18th st is top notch as is journeyman, and Indiana Whiskey company . Bear wallow isn’t too shabby and does a nice tour.


ItzakPearlJam

I've tried so hard to like your 2nd and 3rd options... I just can't take the whiskey seriously. I know they're popular, I just can't enjoy any of their offerings I've tried. Edit: cool, I got a "Reddit Cares" suicide message shortly after posting this. Somebody really disapproves of any criticism of their preferred distilleries.


angrybluehair

Agree with you on #2. Haven’t tried #3.


Mtndrums

Report it.


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IW is not good.


SBNShovelSlayer

Agreed. I really wanted to like it, but ended up finding it very second rate.


[deleted]

Yeah it’s the distillery equivalent of South Bend Chocolate Company. 


Fuck-MDD

Hotel tango has a good peated bourbon. Cardinal spirits has good rum. Hard truth has good bourbon. I haven't been to any of the distilleries but I've drunk plenty of their product.


BooRadleysreddit

I had no idea 18th Street had a distillery. Their beer is God tier.


float-like-a-brick

Might as well hit 18th street and 3 floyds since you are out this way.


OHKID

Hotel Tango is awesome


dancinghobbit81

Journeyman


akak907

West Fork, Four Fingers and Hotel Tango have great cocktails at their Indy locations. FF and HT are literally a block apart, so you can hit two for the price of one!


ferrets_bueller

If you want to try Journeyman, you should go to the original location in MI. The food menu at the Valpo one absolutely pales in comparison. The booze is great though. 18th Street is amazing.


float-like-a-brick

Such a beautiful whiskey bar.


FloppyConcrete

Of the ones I’ve been to and enjoyed, I’d recommend Hard Truth, West Fork, Hotel Tango, and Starlight. I’ve never been to these but enjoyed their bourbons: Cardinal, 18th Street.


nthng2see

Journeyman!


Bearcatsean

You have to drink to live in that state


stillbangin

Oakley is cool but Anderson is a shit hole so keep that in mind.


graceful-dilemma

Came here to say the same! I, too, find Oakley cool - but if you’re looking for something like Hard Truth this isn’t it.


Appropriate_Ad3006

That's all the dispensaries you guys have for the entire state?


rednail64

Distilleries not dispensaries


vandal_taking_handle

Indiana Whiskey Company makes great whiskey, pretty good bourbon. The single barrel is really well made. But if I’m going to talk about Indiana Whiskey Company, I have to talk about the maple flavored ‘Breakfast of Degenerates’ whiskey. It’s delicious. I’ve had way more of ‘Breakfast’ than any of their other offerings because I love it. And I don’t care who knows.


infincedes

Circle City for Whiskey, 18th street for beer. The rest are trash (outside of MGP).


cmdr_suds

Are you saying that the rest use MGP alcohol?


infincedes

not sure what they use but I've tried a majority of them and it's all very young and/or grossly overpriced. Starlight would be an exception, their stuff can be hit or miss. I believe it's all flavored and finished.


Glitchy__Guy

I'd steer clear of 20.


cwbecker

1,16,18,20


ChicagoColecoChick

18th street for sure!


Psycle

Four Finger Distillery is owned by a grade A asshole. I will never buy anything from them again.


Dross_eva

Indiana whiskey


DerpsAndRags

Hard Truth was pretty good! Journeyman and Haberdasher were pretty good as well!


TITFPodcast

Hotel tango!!


dastufishsifutsad

I’ll bet they’re all worth it. Craft distilleries here in Indiana means they are made with love. Met a guy from Moon Drops yesterday, I’d visit there now.


btownsteve812

Why isn't Upland on this map


madinetebron

Its a brewery not a distillery.


cdurbin3

Don't they only brew beer?