Land Run Distillery sits on Main Street in Newkirk, Oklahoma, a small town about 90 minutes north of Oklahoma City. Founded by husband-and-wife team Chad and Amber DeAtley in 2019, this craft distillery represents a return to their Oklahoma roots after years in other industries. Chad brings a background in engineering while Amber handled the business side, and together they’ve created something genuinely local in a town that hadn’t seen a distillery before. The operation focuses on bourbon, rye whiskey, and vodka, all produced in small batches using Oklahoma-grown grains whenever possible. The DeAtleys named their distillery after Oklahoma’s famous Land Run of 1889, when thousands of settlers raced to claim territory in what would become the state. It’s more than just historical reference—they see themselves as modern pioneers bringing craft distilling to a part of Oklahoma that’s often overlooked by the spirits industry. The distillery occupies a renovated building on Newkirk’s historic Main Street, and the couple has invested in quality equipment while keeping the operation deliberately small-scale. They’re hands-on owners who are usually on-site, greeting visitors and explaining their process personally. What you’ll find here is an authentic small-town distillery experience without pretense. The tasting room has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where you can sample their spirits and learn about the production process directly from the people making it happen. They’ve built relationships with local grain farmers and take pride in supporting Oklahoma agriculture. The scale is intimate—this isn’t a massive production facility, but rather a place where you can see the entire operation and understand how craft spirits come together from grain to bottle.