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Latest News

Sunday Brunch is back.

March 14, 2023 —

Join us every Sunday from Noon-3pm!

Upcoming Events

Ryan Craig Band at Thornton Distilling co.

May 27 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm

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Join us tomorrow at noon for an afternoon of sound

Join us tomorrow at noon for an afternoon of sound & vision 👀🎶
Free admission.

Live music & craft vendor market feat. some our favorite vendors from across the Midwest.

RSVP via Eventbrite for FREE ENTRY; Gate opens @11am. 21+

Music by:

Fresh Hops
Railway Gamblers
Kin Leyon
Jack Bodie Band
The Pallisard Brothers

Sponsored by our friends @windycitycannabis
& @smoke219

Behold the sight of live glass blowing and beautiful glass art.

The food and drink selections will be delightful.

@freshhops
@railwaygamblers
@Kinleyon
@Jackbodie
@thepallisardbrothers

More details TBA.

Free Entry. Please RSVP in advance to reserve a free ticket. 21+

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/563631205107

$5 suggested donation ~ 100% benefiting the Urban Growers Collective @urbangrowerscollective, Rooted in growing food, we cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, and healing. Operators of @freshmoveschi.

Are you an artist, craft vendor, magician of sorts or all of the above and interested in exhibiting? We have a limited amount of FREE booth spaces available. Please send us a message on Instagram @thorntondistilling

Art images in header by the incredible, Alexandra Winthrop @awinthrop_art

📢TIX ON SALE NOW📢 Tix: fu-tickets.com! Tix

📢TIX ON SALE NOW📢
Tix: fu-tickets.com!
Tix will be available at the door, CASH ONLY

The Long Good Saturday
Sat 5/13/23
Adults: $20
Kids (12 & under): $10

Thornton Distilling Co.
400 E Margaret St.
Thornton, IL 60476

Doors: 6:15PM CST
Bell time: 7PM CST

Streaming Live on IWTV.live

Spring is in the air. Gates open at noon for Sunda

Spring is in the air. Gates open at noon for Sunday Brunch.

Bring the family down for a bite! The first 15 guests to dine with us are invited to a free 45min tour and tasting at 2pm. Please signup upon arrival.

🌞A Beautiful afternoon to lay down some barrels

🌞A Beautiful afternoon to lay down some barrels. Ari spent the day stocking the top shelf. Here he’s rolling a 53 gallon barrel of TDC Single Malt Whisky (barreled in an ex Dead Drop rum cask).

We’re not just a great wedding venue, we’re al

We’re not just a great wedding venue, we’re also the perfect unique spot for your company events. Keep us in mind for your next fundraiser, holiday party, work retreat, or retirement party! 🥃 #eventvenue #holidayparty #companyparty

🚨New Special - “The Sirloin Double” is avai

🚨New Special - “The Sirloin Double” is available all weekend long 🍔

Double sirloin steak patties
Applewood smoked bacon
American cheese
Grilled onions
Fire roasted jalapeños
served w/white truffle French fries.

Pictured with the “Bouffant Jellyfish,” fruited sour from our friends WarPigs Brewing USA.

Check it out, our Head Distiller Ari is featured i

Check it out, our Head Distiller Ari is featured in a Forbes article on Kosher for Passover wines & spirits!

Did you know that each year we make a limited amount of spirits that are certified kosher for Passover? This includes KFP versions of our Dead Drop Gin and Vodka, as well as Ari’s personal favorite, our barrel-aged Dark Rum. Distilled from a mix of molasses and dark brown sugar, this year’s blend contains some rum aged over four years and is matured in new, lightly charred and toasted oak casks.

Check out the Forbes piece, and happy Passover and Easter to all those who celebrate!

Our KFP spirits are available in IL, NY, and NJ at select retailers such as Binnys, Jewel, or shop online to purchase via Spirit Hub.

https://www.spirithub.com/products/thornton-dead-drop-kosher-for-passover-dark-rum

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alywalansky/2023/03/30/shopping-for-passover-wine-and-spirits-requires-careful-preparation/?sh=f0f4e5260690

#kosher #kosherspirits #illinoismade #droptodram #chicagodrinks #drinkstagram

What a beautiful Sunday morning 🌞 We’re feeli

What a beautiful Sunday morning 🌞
We’re feeling the brunch vibes today and hope to see your pretty faces! Brunch is served every Sunday from Noon-3pm.
☕️🍳🧇🍊🍹
A reminder that we offer a free guided tour and tasting to the first 15 guests to sign-up for the 2pm tour while dining. Please check-in with your waiter or bartender once seated.
(21+ to participate in the tasting)

🚨This weekends special ~ “The Florentine” f

🚨This weekends special ~ “The Florentine” flatbread.

Baby spinach, artichoke, bacon, mozzarella, house tomato ragout, & garlic oil drizzle.

Gates open at 3pm.

It’s only right to treat yourself on your weddin

It’s only right to treat yourself on your wedding day…our his, hers, and family bridal suites are ready for you and your VIPs to get ready in and have a lil’ pre-celebration before the celebration 😉 🥃🥂#bridalsuite #bridetobe

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We hope to see you at Sunday Brunch tomorrow, Noon

We hope to see you at Sunday Brunch tomorrow, Noon-3pm!

The Dead Drop Vintage Market is TODAY, Noon-7pm! F

The Dead Drop Vintage Market is TODAY, Noon-7pm! FREE ADMISSION. All Ages. Here's some of our wonderful vendors that will be here. Two floors of vintage + delicious food & drink!

400 E. Margaret St.
Thornton, IL 60376
*Free parking in rear of building

Gates are open and pizza oven is fired up!🔥 Th

Gates are open and pizza oven is fired up!🔥

This weekends special ~
Italian Stallion Flatbread
Gilled Italian sausage, bell peppers, Vidalia onion, hot giardiniera, fresh garlic, mozzarella, roasted tomato ragout. You’ve got to try this! 🔥🍕🔥

#eaterlocal #chicagoeats #chicagodrinks
#chicagoeater

Hello friends, please join us in asking IL legisla

Hello friends, please join us in asking IL legislators to #ShipMySpirits! Wine has been shipped for more than three decades in Illinois and it’s well past time we were able to ship spirits straight from #DistillerToDoorbell. You can make it happen! Visit bit.ly/TakeActionILDTC to contact your IL reps TODAY!

✨To celebrate the return of Sunday Brunch, we wi

✨To celebrate the return of Sunday Brunch, we will be offering a FREE 2pm tour & guided spirit tasting to the first 15 Sunday brunch patrons to signup while dining with us, starting this Sunday, 3/26 and every Sunday thru 4/23!✨

The complementary historic tour and Dead Drop Spirits tasting runs 45mins. Tickets are limited so we invite guests to arrive early to signup and so there’s plenty of time to eat in advance.

Brunch is served from Noon until 3pm.

Must be 21+ to participate in tasting.

Regular tour ticket $15
Schedule:
Saturday 4pm & 6pm
Sunday 4pm

To purchase tickets and schedule a tour, please visit: thorntondistilling.com/tours

Mark your calendars and polish your platform shoes

Mark your calendars and polish your platform shoes, the Dead Drop Vintage Market is near! Join us this Saturday March 25th at Noon.

All ages & FREE entry! Guests are invited to also stay for delicious food and drink 🍹

🍀 Sláinte! Our annual Saint Patrick’s Day Pa

🍀 Sláinte! Our annual Saint Patrick’s Day Party returns this Friday at 3pm and this year we’re going all out with live music by Not My Dad, bag pipers, & delicious food and drink.

Be sure to arrive hungry! We have a special food & cocktail menu that you don’t want to miss 🇮🇪

Corned Beef & Cabbage Entrée
Sliced steamed corned beef, sautéed cabbage, herbed buttered potatoes
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Corned Beef & Cabbage Flatbread
House corned beef, sliced potatoes, crispy cabbage, mozzarella peeper jack cheese blend
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Saint Paddy’s Sandwich
Shredded corned beef, spicy brown mustard, julienne cabbage vinaigrette, toasted bun
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The gates are open & brunch is served! Join us eve

The gates are open & brunch is served! Join us every Sunday from Noon-3pm to check out our special new brunch and cocktail menu
🤠🍳✨

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.

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