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Whiskey Advocate Article, “Peat Done Differently” feat. Thornton Distilling Co.
May 24, 2024 —Check out the Summer 2024 issue of Whiskey Advocate to read more about “Praire Peat,” our forthcoming American Single Malt Whisky. Head Distiller Ari Klafter… Read more
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🐝 Working on our latest experiment with our friends from Boneflower Craft Mead Co.! 🐝
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we’re huge fans of bees, honey and mead, and even bigger fans of collaboration. So we traded barrels with the good folks at Boneflower!
They brought us this gorgeous Buffalo Trace barrel that held their Ghost Key traditional still mead made with apples and pears for over a year, and we returned the favor with some freshly dumped single malt casks for them to fill with mead.
We filled this cask some of our mature ex-bourbon barrel-matured single malt and can’t wait to swap our barrels back after the mead-masters at Boneflower have had a chance to put them to good use.
We love, love and these two were clearly made for each other. A big congratulations again to Karen and Rufus who said “I do” at the distillery this weekend! ❤️
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What a wonderful day to sip on a Dead Drop Old Fashioned and play a round of golf. After our tasting here at the gorgeous Prestwick Country Club, please join us at The Open Bottle Tinley Park, from 5pm-7pm ⛳️✨🥃
Spooky season is upon us and if you’re dreaming of something dark and romantic (or just a scary good time) for your wedding day, we’ve got you covered! October 2024 almost full, contact us today to start planning your big day! 👻🎃💍
✨What a perfect day to explore our new cocktail menu! 🧐 Gates open at 3pm✨
The award-winning Dead Drop Milk Punch really sings! Stop by Burger Antics in Brookfield for some of the best burgers in the Midwest and try this incredible cocktail while you can!
Dan Velcich from @burger_antics crafted this beautiful cocktail and won the statewide 2023 Illinois Craft Distillers Association/Chicago Bartenders Guild Annual cocktail competition hosted by Binny`s.
✨Drop Dead Milk Punch✨
Dead Drop straight bourbon
Lustau East India solera sherry
Black tea
Oleo saccharum
Lemon juice
& clarified milk
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Just your friendly reminder the holiday season is right around the corner! Book your holiday party with us today! #tistheseason #holidays #employeeappreciation #corporateevents
Beautiful day here at Flossmoor Fest! Dead Drop is pouring samples with Ronnie at the Family Wine & Liquors booth. Stop by and say hi!
🚨We’re excited to announce that Thornton Distilling’s NEW cocktail menu is now live!
Please stop by and see what we’ve been working so hard on. We can’t wait to share these drinks with you and tell their story. Of course, all cocktails are made with our Dead Drop Spirits ✌️
⚡️Featuring⚡️
The Sweet Tea Pecan Julep🌱
Dead Drop Old Fashioned 🥃
Southside 🍋
Gold Rush 🏆
Bee’s Knees 🍯
Clover Club 🎈
Planters Punch 🌴
The Sally Rand 💃🏽
Maison Mule 🫏
Lavender Haze ☂️
& the barrel aged Old Fashioned 🤠
#drinksdrinksdrinks #chicagocraftcocktails
What makes peated malt, local malt, and heritage malt so special in whisky-making? And why does local craft malt make up 100% of the malt we use in our American single malt whiskies?
As Illinois’ first and only craft malt certified distillery, grain matters a lot to us. Read what our Head Distiller Ari Klafter has to say in a recent interview with the Craft Maltsters Guild.
⚡️Link to full article in bio
Sunday brunch vibes 🍳😎🍹
Back in stock! Grab the Dead Drop Old Fashioned while you can. Join us today @binnysbev Hyde Park for a tasting!
Did you know when you book your wedding at TDC,
☑️You’re the only wedding party happening that day
☑️You get early access to get ready
☑️Your ceremony is free, plus we have an arch you are welcome to decorate
☑️And you get access to the whole historic building for photography
What are you waiting for? Prime 2024 dates are going fast!
There’s just something extra special about an October wedding….we love the spooky fall vibes! 🍂🎃
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Fall is in the air Spooky times lie ahead! Come visit us today and try one of our smoked cocktails! The warmth and aroma of a campfire surrounded by loved ones etched in to the essence of every smoked drink.
Happy Hour Weds thru Fri 3-6pm - $2 off ALL adult beverages. Your Startender Michaela is serving it up today! Come have your Thirsty Thursday with us!!
The 2nd Annual Midwest Spirit Fest 2 is this Sunday! FREE ENTRY to the Paranormal vendor expo! All Ages Event!
~Speakers include: Dale Kaczmarek, Amelia Cotter, Sylvia Shults, Kathy Conder, Marina Kostina, Charles Williams, Paul Schmidt, Rev. Rake, Drew Prince & David Paul Smith.
~Live spoon bending, psychic readings, astrologers, tarot cards & more!
~Raffles for door prizes.
~On-site paranormal investigations of our subterranean limestone artesian well dating back to the early 1800s. $10 per 30 min. Hosted with paranormal investigators and psychics. Feel free to bring your own gear! Book your journey into the depths when you arrive at the ticket counter/door. Subject to availability.
Be sure to get tickets for the speaker series early and save!
$10 in advance
$15 at the door
Delicious food, BOOs (craft cocktails) & beer available (21+).
Free parking in rear of building (off Blackstone St.)
**Please enter through the rear entrance connected to parking lot**
The downstairs bar & restaurant will be open to the public from noon until 10 pm.
More details and a link to speaker tickets available via our Facebook events page.
Visit Thorntondistilling.com to learn more about the historic venue and its intriguing past.
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We celebrated Katie and Bob with an epic party this past weekend! Wishing this fun, adorable couple many years of laughter and love! Congratulations!😻
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Let our venue help you set the mood for your big day…
📸 @stephaniepana
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Raise your glass to zero waste! & join us at the Oak Park Microbrew Review today and experience the best of both worlds: incredible craft beverages and a commitment to sustainability.
#ZeroWasteCraftBeerFest #OakParkMicrobrewReview #OPMBR
#chicagocraftbeer
We held another great Bridal Fair and Open House yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came out and a special thank you to all of our amazing vendors for helping us deliver a great experience!
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Thornton Distilling Company,
maker of Dead Drop Spirits
The colorful history at Thornton Distilling Co. can be traced back to 1857 when the brick and limestone brewery and grain tower was built by the John S. Bielfeldt Brewing Company on the west bank of Thorn Creek in the small village of Thornton, Illinois.
To learn more about our unique history and to view a portion of our massive collection of historic photos and artifacts,
please visit our timeline below.
