Leather & Oak Spirits sits in an industrial park in Hilliard, just outside Columbus, doing the craft distillery thing without a lot of fanfare. They’re focused on making whiskey and bourbon the traditional way, aging everything in charred oak barrels and letting time do its work. The operation feels authentic rather than flashy—you won’t find tourist buses or gift shops packed with branded merchandise here. Instead, you’ll get a genuine look at how small-batch spirits are made, from grain to glass. They offer tastings and tours that give you a real sense of the craft without the corporate polish. The space has that working distillery vibe where production takes priority over presentation, which honestly makes the whole experience more interesting. You can taste their products, learn about their process, and pick up bottles of their bourbon and whiskey to take home.