Moon Drops Distillery sits on West Broadway Street in Fortville, Indiana, a small town about 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Founded by husband-and-wife team Mike and Amy Droste, this craft distillery opened its doors in 2019 after years of planning and navigating local regulations. Mike, a former engineering manager, and Amy, who worked in healthcare administration, decided to pursue their passion for craft spirits after years of home distilling as a hobby. The operation runs out of a converted commercial building that they’ve transformed into a working distillery and tasting room, complete with custom copper stills and fermentation tanks. They focus primarily on bourbon, rye whiskey, and flavored moonshine, with all production happening on-site using traditional methods combined with Mike’s engineering precision. The Drostes handle most operations themselves, from mashing and distilling to bottling and running tastings, giving visitors a genuine small-batch experience where you’re likely to meet the actual distillers.