Tucked into the Bottleworks District on Indianapolis’s east side, 8th Day Distillery operates as both a working distillery and cocktail destination in a converted space that’s part of the city’s ambitious mixed-use development. Founded by Chris Resnick, who left a career in tech to pursue distilling, the operation opened in 2019 with the goal of creating handcrafted spirits while building a community gathering spot. The distillery takes its name from the biblical concept of starting fresh after creation, which reflects Resnick’s own career pivot and philosophy of continuous improvement. They produce bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, and gin using a hybrid pot-column still system, while the attached bottle shop stocks an impressive selection of craft spirits from around the region. The space combines industrial elements from its warehouse past with warm touches that make it feel more neighborhood bar than sterile production facility. You’ll find locals mixing with visitors, all drawn by the combination of quality house spirits and creative cocktails that showcase both their own products and carefully selected bottles from other craft distilleries. The bottle shop component sets them apart from most distillery taprooms, creating more of a spirits education experience where you can taste their products alongside examples from established distilleries.
