The Fernweh Distilling Company was CLOSED on the day of our visit to Herman and we only got to see…read morethe exterior of the building. I would like to return on a day when it's open (AVOID MONDAY and TUESDAY) to try their restaurant.

Fernweh is in an old remodeled building in the historic downtown of Hermann. The atmosphere is a…read moremodern vibe mixed with the old architecture. Very welcoming! When we first arrived, we paid to do a bourbon and whiskey tasting. The lady was incredibly informative about how they make all of them. My husband was really surprised with how good their two year bourbon was. We sat at the bar and shared a brisket grilled cheese and sweet potato fries. Both were good. I also enjoyed a couple tasty handcrafted cocktails. I would definitely recommend this place to others and would return myself.

First of all the lodge and grounds are absolutely gorgeous! We did a tasting, the tour, and stayed…read morearound for a delicious old fashioned. The owners Don and Jeanne were so hospitable and kind. The tour was by far the best distillery tour I have been on so far (and I've completed the bourbon trail in Kentucky). You can tell Don has a passion for distilling! If you're in Hermann you have to check this place out. Even if you aren't a bourbon drinker, just go for the ambiance, it's so worth it! Oh, and if you do get a bottle of bourbon be sure to pick up a bar of orange milk chocolate and cherry dark chocolate (made for Copper Mule by Ricky's chocolate shop in Hermann) to pair with your bourbon...the sell them at the distillery. I promise it will be a game changer!

Our tasting was quick, but they probably would have been more personable earlier in the day…read more Bourbon was smooth! They were out of pretzels, and my stomach could have really used a snack! Bummer dude. Building is so beautiful.

This was our last stop before dinner when we went to Hermann and I loved this place. It was right…read morebefore they were closing- they were out of their signature drinks but I decided to get a spiked apple cider toddy and I WAS BLOWN AWAY by how warm and tasty this drink was. I usually hate hot drinks...this was perfect on a very cold day! Possibly the best drink I had all day it was that great! We were served by a gentleman that looked literally like Johnny Depp! He had wonderful customer service and made the short visit memorable!

Nice experience in whiskey tasting today. Person assisting us was very knowledgeable and helpful…read more Bought a bottle of rye! Cool buildings and patios.

The normal tours won't bring you here but GO! JD the bartender is great and has a few specialties…read morewhich are great!

JD was amazing and very knowledgeable. We will definitely be back. Drinks were amazing.read more

Several years ago, while visiting in Kansas City, I ordered a Hibiscus Gin & Tonic at Jack Stack…read moreBarbecue. I feel in love with the drink and discovered Pinckney Bend. Sadly, however, I could not order any to ship home to California. A return visit to Missouri was planned and a road trip to The Hermann Wine Trail area was mapped out. Our first stop? Pinckney Bend in New Haven, of course! Planning to purchase a bottle of hibiscus gin and tonic mix, I left with three bottles of gin, two of the hibiscus tonic mix, one corn whiskey, a four-pack of premixed G&TS and Hibhounds in cans, a super-soft t-shirt and one travel-sized PB 8 oz flask, complete with 2 metal shot glasses! Oh yeah, they also sell drinks of the patio for a whopping $5! Support this local business and tell them Pat sent you! Cheers

Made a stop after hitting the wineries to attend their anniversary party and it was so much fun!…read more The distillery, located in New Haven, is nestled between the railroad tracks and the river and both were more than adorable! There were special tastings inside and outside they had fire pits, bales of hay to sit on, fried food on sticks, live music and spiked warm/ cold drinks! They also had these fun fire games set up where you hit a target and a blast of fire lit up the sky - so cool! All of the drinks were amazing and they had a mug deal where if you bought the mug for $10 you could refill it for $3 - this was just for the party though. Everyone was super nice, even when my friend decided to make a hay angel after tripping in the drink line. It's also fun that Paddle Stop Brewery is across the street so we could choose from cocktails or beer. We kept saying that we felt like we stepped into Hallmark movie, with all the small town charm! This is an annual event and we can't wait to make the stop next year!!

I drove by this place a couple years ago and have regretted not stopping ever since. This time it…read morewas a planned stop, even though it meant leaving my first time on Whiskey Row before 11:00 AM to get here. I had seen the had some higher priced bottles (maybe someday) but i was sure I would find something i liked. I was also sure it would be one of there bourbons . . . . but I ended up leaving with 3 different corn whiskies. One made from red corn, one from blue corn, and a red, white, and blue corn whiskey (250th anniversary of the USA remember). I showed up around 4:00 PM and hadn't signed up for a tour but they were happy to give me a quick tour as well as walk me through every single whiskey. I had a sample flight and ended up taking hme one or two more than planned. Oh, and the guy actually makes wood hats too. You can try them on too. The one i tried on was a little small for me, so no laughing at the picture . . . . okay?

Stopped for a tour and tasting on our way to Hermann. My husband called ahead and booked a tour. We…read morewere welcomed upon arrival and the guide took us through some general information. Then, she took us back to where they make their products. They were in the process of distilling the day we visited, so it was fun to see everything in action. We also got to meet and chat with the owner - such a great experience. That guy has lived a LIFE. I'm not a huge whiskey fan, but my husband has liked everything he's had from Wood Hat. Definitely stop by if driving on 1-70!

Zero drawbacks if you expect a friendly, quiet, small town brewery/bar restaurant with a great…read morewelcoming staff, live band, and great beer that they brew in house and import from other areas around St. Louis and beyond. Had a great time, enjoyed the evening and will be back many times in the future!

Solid craft brews here! Like the vibe / space to enjoy your brew…read more I'd give it a solid 5 but I feel service could be a little more attentive/informative. We've only been here 3 times (basically once a year- we've stopped in annually since it opened when in town) and this hasn't changed every-time we've been here. :( Like to see this place continue!

Head out to Washington, Mo, to check this place out and taste some great spirits. During the…read moretasting, learn about the process of how things are made and finished and find a new favorite drink. Everything is high quality with well thought out varieties. Bourbon/whisky is not normally a go-to for me, but I found some things I really enjoyed.

We enjoy this place! Not a huge side but a lot to try and enjoy! We have brought a few friends here…read morewho have only said good things. Rich has another place in Colorado and when his wife and kids decided to move back to MO moved to Washington and started up this place. He does some fun things like my favorite which is the Kona Coffee Whiskey. You can also get a tour and try some bourbon/whiskey straight from the cask. He is starting up "make your own" whiskey which seems like that may be neat.