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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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Happy International Whiskey Day!
Spring is officially here, and with it comes
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Last chance to grab your tickets! 
A few
We highly recommend visiting Boonie’s Chicago to
Thrilled to taste through barrels of our American
Join us tonight at Delilah`s in Lincoln Park to
Dark Matter Coffee, y’all are crazy for this one!
Our Bridal Fair and Open House is 2 weeks away!
Our Bridal Fair and Open House is coming up at the
You`ve sampled our bourbon, now sample why so many
Stop by and check out our new Dead Drop Frozen
This week`s food special at the distillery is
We can`t wait to see you at our Bridal Fair and
Howdy neighbor!
Wonderful seeing our
Our Bridal Fair and Open House is coming up soon!
Embrace the cozy vibes with a delicious hot
Did someone say barrel-aged coffee?
We’ve
Here’s to 2025 gettin’ nutty! 
Join us at the
Love seeing these amazing shots from James and
Introducing a new format for a familiar favorite,
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.
