High Bank Distillery Co. opened their Westerville location on State Street in 2020, bringing craft spirits to the heart of this historic Columbus suburb. Founded by Jake Norris and his team, High Bank started in Grandview Heights before expanding to this second location in downtown Westerville. The distillery occupies a renovated space that fits perfectly into Westerville’s walkable downtown district, known for being the former home of the Anti-Saloon League—making it ironically perfect for a modern craft distillery. They focus on small-batch bourbon, rye whiskey, and gin, with all production happening at their original Grandview location while Westerville serves as their tasting room and retail hub. Norris and his team built High Bank around the idea of creating approachable craft spirits without the pretension. The name comes from the high banks along Ohio’s rivers, reflecting their commitment to local ingredients and Ohio identity. Their master distiller brings years of experience from larger operations but wanted to work at a scale where every batch matters. The Westerville location represents their growth from a neighborhood operation to a regional presence, but they’ve kept the same hands-on approach that made their original location popular with whiskey enthusiasts. The Westerville tasting room offers a more polished experience than their original scrappy Grandview space, but it maintains the same welcoming atmosphere. You’ll find their full lineup of spirits available for tasting and purchase, plus cocktails made with their own products. The space feels like a modern neighborhood bar that happens to make excellent whiskey, which is exactly what they were going for.