Whiskey Run Distilling Co. sits on a scenic farm property at N8523 Klitzke Rd in New Glarus, Wisconsin, founded by husband-and-wife team Todd and Heather Zastrow. The Zastrows opened their doors in 2015 after converting their rural property into a working distillery, bringing craft spirits production to the heart of Wisconsin’s Swiss-settled countryside. Todd handles the distilling operations while Heather manages the business side, creating a true family operation that produces bourbon, rye, and specialty spirits in small batches. The distillery operates out of a converted barn-style building that maintains its agricultural roots while housing modern distilling equipment including their copper still and fermentation tanks. You’ll find this isn’t just a tasting room operation—it’s a working farm distillery where grain-to-glass production happens on-site. The Zastrows grow some of their own corn on the surrounding farmland, giving them direct control over ingredients from field to bottle. Their approach focuses on traditional methods with a Wisconsin twist, using local ingredients when possible and aging spirits in the variable climate of southern Wisconsin. The setting feels authentically rural, with rolling farmland visible from the tasting room windows and the kind of quiet you don’t find at urban distilleries. They’ve built their reputation slowly, focusing on quality over rapid expansion, and their spirits reflect the patience that comes with small-scale farming.