Mine Hill Distillery sits on a scenic 5-acre property in Roxbury, Connecticut, founded by Chris Reid and Alicia Reid who turned their passion for craft spirits into a full-fledged operation. Chris brings a background in engineering while Alicia handles the business side, and together they’ve created Connecticut’s first grain-to-glass distillery since Prohibition. The distillery opened its doors in 2015 after years of planning and navigating Connecticut’s complex distillery laws, operating out of a custom-built facility that houses their copper still and production equipment. They focus primarily on whiskey, rum, and seasonal spirits, sourcing grains locally when possible and aging their products on-site. The Reids didn’t just want to make spirits – they wanted to revive Connecticut’s distilling heritage while creating a destination where visitors could see the entire process from grain to bottle. The operation remains small-batch by design, allowing them to experiment with different mash bills and aging techniques while maintaining quality control over every bottle.