Edwin Coe Spirits sits on US-33 in Churubusco, a small town in northeast Indiana that’s not exactly known for its whiskey scene. The distillery was founded by Edwin Coe himself, who brings a unique background to the craft spirits world—he’s a former automotive engineer who traded pistons for pot stills. The operation opened its doors in 2018 in a converted industrial building, where Coe focuses primarily on bourbon and rye whiskey production using traditional methods with his engineering precision. Coe’s journey into distilling started as a hobby that got seriously out of hand. After years of perfecting his recipes in his garage, he decided to make the leap into commercial production. His engineering background shows in everything from his meticulously designed grain handling system to his approach to fermentation temperature control. The distillery operates on a smaller scale, which allows Coe to maintain hands-on involvement in every batch. He’s often the one giving tours and talking through his process with visitors. The facility itself is straightforward—this isn’t a polished tourist destination with marble counters and gift shops. It’s a working distillery where you can actually see and smell the production happening. Coe installed custom-built copper stills and uses locally sourced grains when possible. The tasting room has a no-nonsense feel that matches the operation’s focus on the spirits themselves rather than flashy presentation. You’re more likely to have a conversation about mash bills than marketing here.