Black Shire Distillery operates its tasting room at 111 Gutenberg Street in Hermann, Missouri, bringing craft spirits to this historic German wine country town along the Missouri River. Founded by local entrepreneurs who wanted to expand Hermann’s beverage offerings beyond its famous wineries, the distillery focuses on small-batch whiskey and bourbon production. The operation runs out of a converted building in Hermann’s historic district, where visitors can sample spirits while learning about the distillation process. You’ll find this spot right in the heart of Hermann’s tourist corridor, making it an easy addition to wine country tours. The founders saw an opportunity to diversify Hermann’s drinking culture, which had been dominated by German-style wines for over 150 years. Their approach combines traditional distilling methods with local Missouri ingredients when possible. The tasting room serves as both retail space and educational venue, where staff walk guests through their production philosophy and the differences between their various spirits.
