Mississippi River Distilling Company opened in 2010 in Le Claire, Iowa, founded by Garrett Burchett in a restored 1800s freight house along the Mississippi River. The distillery operates from a historic building that once served as a loading dock for riverboats, maintaining much of its original character with exposed brick walls and wooden beams. They produce a range of spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, and gin, all crafted on-site using traditional copper pot stills. The Celebration Center serves as both their production facility and event space, offering visitors a chance to see the distilling process up close while enjoying cocktails made with their spirits. Burchett, who left a career in corporate finance to pursue his passion for distilling, built the operation from the ground up with a focus on small-batch production and local ingredients whenever possible. The distillery has become a cornerstone of Le Claire’s growing tourism scene, drawing visitors who come for the combination of authentic craft spirits and Mississippi River history.