Blaum Bros. Distilling Co., Galena

My husband and I love bourbon, and were thrilled to find this place! The bar area is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. My husband and I were really impressed with our cocktails. Kathy gave us our tour, and we really enjoyed her. She did a great job engaging a big group! The tour ended with 3 tastings. Well worth the $10!

Did you know that there is a manufacturer of craft distilled  Bourbon Whiskey  in Galena, Illinois? No? Well neither did I.  I had the opportunity to meet Mike Blaum and Matt Brown from the Blaum Bros Distilling Company in Galena a few weeks ago. They've been in business for 5 years and are doing so well that they are expanding.  We got a chance to sample their newest release:  Blaum Bros Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It's very exciting to hear about local businesses making it and supporting others as well. Another awesome fact is that they use ingredients from Illinois. Yes, indeed, they are "Illinois born, Illinois whiskey". They seem to have a cult-like following, and when a limited edition is released,  they sell out quickly.  If you haven't tried Blaum Bros liquors,  you're missing out on something special.