1820 Spirits operates out of a sleek facility on Saratoga Street in Lewiston, Maine, though you won’t find tour groups or tasting rooms here. This is the production arm of Mr. Boston Brands, the historic liquor company that’s been around since 1933 and now operates under the Sazerac umbrella. The facility focuses on producing spirits for the broader Mr. Boston portfolio rather than craft distillery experiences. The operation represents a piece of American spirits history – Mr. Boston originally started in Boston (obviously) and became famous for bartending guides and mixing spirits before evolving into today’s operation. What you’re looking at in Lewiston is serious commercial production, not the typical craft distillery model most people expect when they hear ‘distillery visit.’
