CRAFT DISTILLERY

Ross & Squibb Distillery

Lawrenceburg,
Indiana
— Bourbon, Rye, Other

DISTILLERY SNAPSHOT

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Industrial Scale
Millions of gallons produced annually
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Contract Distilling
Makes whiskey for hundreds of brands
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Massive Equipment
Column stills dwarf craft operations
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Ohio River
Historic Lawrenceburg whiskey making location
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No Public Access
Active industrial facility, restricted entry
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Multiple Mash Bills
Different recipes running same week
📞 (913) 367-1480
🌐 https://www.mgpingredients.com/
📍 652 Shipping St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, USA

ABOUT THIS DISTILLERY

Industrial Whiskey Production Behind the Curtain

Ross & Squibb Distillery operates within MGP Ingredients’ massive production facility on Shipping Street in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. This isn’t your typical craft distillery experience—it’s part of one of America’s largest contract distilling operations, where MGP produces spirits for hundreds of brands across the country. The facility sits along the Ohio River in a town that’s been making whiskey since the 1800s, though MGP transformed what was once Seagram’s distillery into a modern industrial operation. You won’t find a quaint tasting room or folksy founder story here. This is where serious whiskey production happens on an industrial scale, churning out millions of gallons annually for brands you probably drink without knowing MGP made them. The operation focuses heavily on bourbon, rye whiskey, and neutral spirits, with massive column stills and fermentation tanks that dwarf most craft operations.

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WHAT SETS THEM APART

Contract Distilling At Massive Scale

This is contract distilling on a scale most people never see. MGP operates some of the largest whiskey production equipment in North America, with the capacity to produce different mash bills simultaneously for various clients. What makes it genuinely unique is the sheer volume and variety—they’re producing everything from high-rye bourbons to barely-legal ryes to neutral spirits, often running different recipes in the same week. The facility represents the industrial backbone of American whiskey, where many ‘craft’ brands actually source their juice. It’s also one of the few places where you can see whiskey production as a true manufacturing process rather than the artisanal craft experience most distilleries present.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ross & Squibb Distillery — Visitor FAQ

Can I visit Ross & Squibb Distillery for a tour?
No, this is an industrial production facility that doesn’t offer public tours or tastings. MGP operates this as a contract distilling facility, not a tourist destination.
What whiskey brands does MGP actually make?
MGP produces spirits for hundreds of brands but doesn’t typically publicize their client relationships. Many brands source from MGP while marketing themselves as craft or independent operations.
Is this the same as other Lawrenceburg distilleries?
No, this is purely industrial contract distilling. If you want the typical distillery experience with tours and tastings, you’ll need to visit other operations in the area that actually cater to visitors.

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📍652 Shipping St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, USA

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📞 (913) 367-1480

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