About

Waterford Stillhouse is a family-owned and operated microdistillery in Waterford, Wisconsin, Racine County's first and only since Prohibition, opened in July 2021. They produce small-batch premium vodka, bourbon, light whiskey, and gin, with some distillation outsourced but aging and bottling in-house. Known for artisanal spirits winning international awards, a tasting room with cocktails and flights, and unique mixers like bourbon caramel sauce.

small-batch premium spirits Bourbon aged in-house Handcrafted mixers and syrups
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Main tasting room image Gin and tonic cocktail Old Fashioned cocktail Tasting room atmosphere Distillery interior
What They Make
Bourbon
Unique mash bill distilled at 45th Parallel, aged 20-28 months in 15-gallon MN barrels, non-chill filtered, one barrel at a time.
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Premium Vodka
190-proof grain neutral spirits redistilled and charcoal filtered, small batches of 40 bottles.
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Lemon Vodka
Signature vodka redistilled with fresh lemon peels, no sugar or artificial flavors.
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Barrel-Finished Vodka
Award-winning vodka aged over a year in used bourbon barrels, hints of caramel oak and smoke.
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New American Gin
Botanical build with citrus, hibiscus, and juniper notes, smooth for neat or cocktails.
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Light Whiskey
100% corn mash bill distilled to 179 proof at Eagle Park, aged in spent bourbon barrels, 80 proof, currently out of stock.
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Honey Simple Syrup
Handcrafted with local Waterford Bee’s raw honey, for cocktails, tea, cooking.
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Jalapeño Simple Syrup
All-natural, no preservatives, for cocktails like Jalapeño Lime Martini.
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Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Small-batch with bourbon, no preservatives, for desserts.
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Pure Vanilla Extract
Made with award-winning vodka, for sweets and beverages.
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Dehydrated Limes
All-natural garnishes for cocktails and culinary use.
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Awards
Best Local Distillery, Wisconsin Craft Spirits Awards 2022 2022
Upcoming Events
Bourbon Society Night
Every Saturday 4-7 PM
Buy one get one free cocktails for members and guest.
Bourbon Society Tastings
Quarterly
Members-only tastings of rare and limited-edition bourbons.
The Spirited Book Club
Monthly
Book club hosted in tasting room combining fiction and spirits.
Latest News

Spirits available at local retailers; Light Whiskey more on the way soon; recent 2024/2025 imagery indicates active operations.