50 States of Whiskey
American Craft Distillery Directory
Explore 1,400+ independent distilleries across all 50 states — from single-barrel bourbon houses to coastal gin producers.
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ABOUT THIS DIRECTORY
The American Craft Distilling Renaissance
The United States has undergone a remarkable transformation in spirits production over the past two decades. From fewer than 100 craft distilleries in 2000, the industry has exploded to well over 2,000 licensed operations — and counting.
A Nation of Makers
American craft distillers are reclaiming a tradition as old as the republic itself. From the corn whiskeys of Appalachia to the rye traditions of the mid-Atlantic, regional identity is being rediscovered one barrel at a time. Today’s distillers are farmers, chemists, historians, and storytellers working in harmony.
What Makes a Craft Distillery?
The American Craft Spirits Association defines a craft distiller as one producing fewer than 750,000 proof gallons annually and holding an ownership stake of at least 51%. But for most enthusiasts, craft means something more: attention to ingredient sourcing, hands-on production, and a genuine relationship between maker and spirit.
Beyond Bourbon Country
While Kentucky rightfully claims heritage status in American whiskey, the most exciting developments are emerging from unlikely corners — the farms of Vermont, the deserts of New Mexico, the fishing towns of Maine. This directory exists to chart that full geography, celebrating the full breadth of American distilling ambition.