Had the manhattan and tasted the rye and bourbon. Great place, love the atmosphere, the drinks were amazing, bought a bottle of rye. Highly recommend
Robert G
This was an interesting place. I grew up in a smaller town like Dayton, but now live in a large city with real cocktail joints. It’s tough in a small town, you try to make a name for your establishment, delivering quality and a unique experience. But this place, the bartenders (probably should really specify it was only one guy) makes up fictional rules about how to make or shake (or stir) cocktails that don’t exist. He literally claimed statements that are totally fictitious and don’t exist in reality. I appreciate a barkeep with pride and unique twists on drinks, that’s what makes a place fun. But making up fictional rules and statements just doesn’t have any place in a real cocktail bar. So perhaps lose the ego, make the drinks as requested, and leave your opinions to yourself.
Michael Farrell
Went on the tour tonight and was extremely surprised on all the educational things I learned about alcohol in Dayton Ohio. Highly recommend this to everybody great time
Heather Dremel
The bartender (Douglas — assuming that’s even his real name) was unbelievably rude and made every single one of my friends deeply uncomfortable. We’ve all worked in the service industry, so we know what baseline professionalism looks like—and this was nowhere close. His tone was condescending, his attitude was hostile, and he treated us like we were a nuisance from the moment we walked in. It was so uncomfortable we had to leave after just a couple drinks. I will never come back here, and I’ll go out of my way to make sure others don’t either. Absolutely absurd behavior.
Alyssa Leggett
My husband and I love distilleries and have done the Kentucky Bourbon Trail several times. We were traveling and passing through Dayton and wanted to stop in for a cocktail (still pretty early in the afternoon, around 4:30-5ish). I was wearing our sleeping baby and we were told as soon as we walked in (and in front of everyone there) that, “you can’t bring your baby in here, it’s 21 and over only.” We didn’t argue, just apologized and left. It’s an awkward situation because I understand why they might not want children in, however I wish they would clearly post this policy on their website (I didn’t see it posted when I looked). I know some people might find it odd that we would bring a baby into a distillery, but we love distilleries, we drink responsibly, and I always walk out as soon as our little one starts to fuss and leave my husband to pay quickly and leave, so that we never bother anyone. Overall it was an awkward situation that left me feeling like a bad mom for bringing my baby in so I could have 1 drink. Thankfully I know of other distilleries that don’t frown at me bringing my baby in with me. Also, it would be awkward because my teenage sister sometimes travels with us and enjoys a good mock-tail when we stop in at distilleries, but apparently we would have been asked to leave if she was with us too. Again, I wish this was clearly posted on their website since it’s their policy, that way they don’t make moms feel embarrassed and like they’re irresponsible for wanting to enjoy 1 cocktail while their baby sleeps in a carrier.
Alex Casella
Good drinks but if you aren’t sure what exactly you want the bartender wasn’t exactly helpful.
Sodaknshrooms
Good rye made in house great cocktails
Dad Dukes
Upscale distillery with their own whiskey, vodka, gin etc... served in classic and proprietary drinks.
ngills53
Some of the best cocktails I've had
Alan Smith
Specialty cocktail menu second to none. Knowledgeable and attentive staff. Came back a second time to end our night.
Had the manhattan and tasted the rye and bourbon. Great place, love the atmosphere, the drinks were amazing, bought a bottle of rye. Highly recommend
This was an interesting place. I grew up in a smaller town like Dayton, but now live in a large city with real cocktail joints. It’s tough in a small town, you try to make a name for your establishment, delivering quality and a unique experience. But this place, the bartenders (probably should really specify it was only one guy) makes up fictional rules about how to make or shake (or stir) cocktails that don’t exist. He literally claimed statements that are totally fictitious and don’t exist in reality. I appreciate a barkeep with pride and unique twists on drinks, that’s what makes a place fun. But making up fictional rules and statements just doesn’t have any place in a real cocktail bar. So perhaps lose the ego, make the drinks as requested, and leave your opinions to yourself.
Went on the tour tonight and was extremely surprised on all the educational things I learned about alcohol in Dayton Ohio. Highly recommend this to everybody great time
The bartender (Douglas — assuming that’s even his real name) was unbelievably rude and made every single one of my friends deeply uncomfortable. We’ve all worked in the service industry, so we know what baseline professionalism looks like—and this was nowhere close. His tone was condescending, his attitude was hostile, and he treated us like we were a nuisance from the moment we walked in. It was so uncomfortable we had to leave after just a couple drinks. I will never come back here, and I’ll go out of my way to make sure others don’t either. Absolutely absurd behavior.
My husband and I love distilleries and have done the Kentucky Bourbon Trail several times. We were traveling and passing through Dayton and wanted to stop in for a cocktail (still pretty early in the afternoon, around 4:30-5ish). I was wearing our sleeping baby and we were told as soon as we walked in (and in front of everyone there) that, “you can’t bring your baby in here, it’s 21 and over only.” We didn’t argue, just apologized and left. It’s an awkward situation because I understand why they might not want children in, however I wish they would clearly post this policy on their website (I didn’t see it posted when I looked). I know some people might find it odd that we would bring a baby into a distillery, but we love distilleries, we drink responsibly, and I always walk out as soon as our little one starts to fuss and leave my husband to pay quickly and leave, so that we never bother anyone. Overall it was an awkward situation that left me feeling like a bad mom for bringing my baby in so I could have 1 drink. Thankfully I know of other distilleries that don’t frown at me bringing my baby in with me. Also, it would be awkward because my teenage sister sometimes travels with us and enjoys a good mock-tail when we stop in at distilleries, but apparently we would have been asked to leave if she was with us too. Again, I wish this was clearly posted on their website since it’s their policy, that way they don’t make moms feel embarrassed and like they’re irresponsible for wanting to enjoy 1 cocktail while their baby sleeps in a carrier.
Good drinks but if you aren’t sure what exactly you want the bartender wasn’t exactly helpful.
Good rye made in house great cocktails
Upscale distillery with their own whiskey, vodka, gin etc... served in classic and proprietary drinks.
Some of the best cocktails I've had
Specialty cocktail menu second to none. Knowledgeable and attentive staff. Came back a second time to end our night.
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Great spirits!
Was staying in town to check out distilleries in the area, ended up making a second visit. Very classy place and staff.
Always a fantastic time at a real Dayton gem!
Awesome group effort by the staff to sell me some merch!
Had a wonderful time on the tour! The cocktails are AMAZING ?
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