Witness Distillery

330 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL 62471

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330 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL 62471
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About

Witness Distillery is a grain-to-glass craft distillery located in historic downtown Vandalia, Illinois, operating from a restored 1870s building. They craft award-winning whiskeys (bourbon, rye, and limited releases), rums, and flavored vodkas using pristine spring water from a local Fayette County spring and hand-selected locally-sourced grains, with spent mash returned to their farm to feed cows.

Spirits

5-Grain Whiskey

A limited release whiskey featuring a blend of five grains, showcasing the distillery’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Caskaskia Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Award-winning bourbon crafted in small batches with pristine spring water and local Fayette County grains, paying tribute to nearly 200 years of Illinois whiskey-making history.

Caskaskia Straight Rye Whiskey

Award-winning rye whiskey made with the same pristine spring water and hand-selected local grains as their bourbon, honoring the rich distilling heritage of Illinois.

Fayette County Fire Whiskey

A spicy flavored whiskey that was voted ‘best flavored whiskey’ at the 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition, made with locally-sourced grains and local flavor.

WITNESS Lemon Vodka

Handcrafted vodka infused with natural lemon flavor, made using pristine spring water and locally-sourced grains for a smooth, clean finish.

WITNESS Peach Vodka

Handcrafted vodka with natural peach flavoring, crafted with pristine spring water and local grains for a refreshing, fruit-forward taste.

Witness Spiced Rum

A smooth spiced rum crafted with Louisiana molasses and turbinado sugar, offering rich caramel and spice notes.