Woodstone Creek Winery & Distillery sits on Vine Street in Cincinnati’s Camp Washington neighborhood, where owners Steve and Kathy Volpenhein have been crafting spirits since 2012. The husband-and-wife team transformed a former auto repair shop into this combined winery and distillery, drawing on Steve’s background in engineering and Kathy’s business acumen to create something unique in Cincinnati’s growing craft spirits scene. They started with wines before adding distillation capabilities, making them one of the few operations in Ohio doing both under one roof. The Volpenheins didn’t come from distilling backgrounds – Steve worked as an engineer while Kathy handled business operations – but they dove deep into learning the craft, attending workshops and connecting with other distillers across the Midwest. Their approach focuses on small-batch production using traditional methods, with Steve handling much of the hands-on distilling work while Kathy manages the business side and visitor experience. The facility operates with copper pot stills and they source grains locally when possible, reflecting their commitment to supporting Ohio agriculture. Visitors find a working operation where you can see the entire process from grain to bottle. The tasting room occupies the front of the building while production happens in back, so there’s always something going on during your visit. You’re likely to meet Steve or Kathy directly, especially during tours where they explain their dual focus on wines and spirits. The atmosphere feels more like visiting someone’s workshop than a polished tourist destination, which works in their favor for people who want to understand how small-scale distilling actually works.