We enjoyed sitting at the bar, trying cocktails, and sipping Old Monroe's spirits straight up. Staff was helpful, but a couple of the young ladies behind the bar must still be training because they weren't prepared to answer questions about the spirits (one asked the other "what's tonic?" when reading a cocktail's ingredients.) The amount of whiskey in a pour varied greatly depending upon who served us, and it also seemed like my partner (male) always got about 25% more in his glass than I did (female). If they're low-key profiling folks and deciding how much alcohol they can handle, some of us are going to surprise them :-) The place is huge, with many seating areas and event spaces. The vibe is pretty sterile--not a lot of art on the walls, varying colors or textures, etc. Cocktails are well-balanced and well-made. We would have loved to try a few more whiskeys but several menu items were out of stock -- guess we'll have to come back again soon! read more

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This place is Stunning!!! Finally got to attend a Wedding here!!! The drinks were Amazing with the Cocktail hour!!! I will be back to enjoy some drinks on the patio and hopefully listen to some music!!! read more

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Went out with a group of girlfriends on a Thursday night and had a great time watching the sun set over the fields with our cocktails, sandwiches, and charcuterie. Server was very friendly and answered all of our questions about the drink menu. We stayed until close and will gladly be back! read more

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We love to take the tour and get a lot of samples. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The owner took us around and you can tell her has a passion for what he's doing. They're rebranding to Old Monroe. I've never had a drink that I haven't liked. read more

Old Monroe Distilling - Their latest release - Distilleries Near Me - Columbia, Illinois

Definitely book a tour here, it's very interesting learning about the distilling process! Very worth the price, you get six taste tests and a complimentary glass! Our tour guide, Mike, was very informative and very knowledgeable about the distilling process. The cocktail lounge is very comfortable and tastefully appointed. And the bathrooms are incredibly clean and well maintained! Reasonable prices with a wide selection of unique liquors, I honestly can't recommend this place enough. Definitely visit if you get the opportunity! read more

New location and it was HARD to find even with navigation. No signs to help at all. However, totally worth the hunt. Hubby had a flight and I had a Jala-peach-me and it was peach vodka with a lime/jalapeno infused mixer. 10 out of 10 recommendation. Beautiful view and venue. Service was on point. A must visit for out of towners. read more

Old Monroe Distilling - Jala-Peach-Me - Distilleries Near Me - Columbia, Illinois

Great atmosphere and drinks. However, don't plan on eating by here unless you want prepackaged cold subpar food that can't be modified. You're better off picking up subway before you come here. read more

I recently had the opportunity to visit Stumpy's Spirits and enjoy their tour! Please sign up in advanced for the tour. The $12 cost is well worth it! We had tastings of their lineup of spirits and then was offered a cocktail from their curated list to enjoy while we walked around during the distillery tour. You also get to keep the souvenir glass! We were lucky enough to have our tasting and tour conducted by the 8th generation owner of Stumpf Farms, Adam Stumpf, and his wife Laura. They were the sweetest people and Adam was so knowledgeable about the distilling process. Please make this a roadtrip destination this summer because it is worth the visit. Their tasting room is beautifully stocked with their spirits and neat gifts that complement their spirit offerings and branded Stumpy's merchandise. read more

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Great cocktail, great atmosphere! We had an absolute blast! Love the venue, absolutely stunning!

Used a Groupon to try out their spirits in a tour. The tour was great - informative and tasty. You get to try a variety of spirits. I loved the pecan pie whiskey. It was a good setup for a tour at the bar though a little crowded in the small space. The tour guide was knowledgeable and kind. The tasting part happens in the beginning which was different compared to other tours I've done, but smart because the alcohol would be worn off by the time you leave. It was cool to see their facility. The cocktail included was a little basic since they don't have a full bar - as in the ingredients were like, Welch's pineapple juice, Sprite, etc. though they did have some cool types of bitters. Overall a fun experience! Can't wait to try their upcoming gooey butter cake flavored spirit. read more

We went to but their gooey butter liqueur, which is great. Decided to have a cocktail. The bartender was lovely, friendly but the cocktails we ordered were uninteresting and on the weak side. Fantastic event space from what we saw. Beautiful views. read more

Quaint distillery in Illinois, have had their spirits elsewhere but nice selection at the distillery. People were very nice, the barreling room and the rest of the tour wascool and it was interesting to see the history. Bottles were a little expensive but quality was great read more

Old Monroe Distilling - Barrel room - Distilleries Near Me - Columbia, Illinois

Really cool sampling/tour experience, not like any other brewery/distillery I've been to. All staff was super knowledgeable and you could tell very passionate about what they do. Highly recommend and will gladly make the drive to try some new batches as they release! read more

One of the best things about this place is how friendly the staff folks are. Sydney and her coworker (didn't catch her name) were informative and helpful. At this time when you visit the distillery you can either go on a tour or just sample some of their ever growing selection of spirits. Samples are $1each but fees are waived if you buy a bottle. They also sell several different craft cocktail mixers which pair nicely with their spirits. Of course they sell a lot of other merchandise too such as t shirts, candles and soaps. I should have counted how many different spirits they now have- at least 8 I would say. My favorites were lemon whisky (sounds bad but tastes good) and peach vodka. We got a bottle of lemon whiskey and a couple of the cocktail mixers. They are currently in process of building a new event center which will afford them more room for in the tasting room itself, a place to hangout and enjoy a cocktail and of course events. read more

Great single barrel bourbon, when available. They have tours and samples available. They are only open Thursday through Sunday. read more

Decided to take my partner here for a date for a tour and tasting. Everyone was super nice and inviting from beginning to end. Love that this is a family owned business and they do everything in-house. They go through a pretty full tasting from vodka to whiskey to bourbon. After the tasting they make sure you have a cocktail to go on the tour of the distillery. Shoutout to Katie who did out tasting and Devin who did our tour. Both were very knowledgeable of the distillery, the history and the products. We had a really good time. Looking for something affordable and cool to do and get a little buzz? Check out Stumpy's! read more

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You will not be disappointed! Definitely have to visit. Amazing business and even better service! You can tell everyone care about this business and has a passion for what they are talking about. For $12 a person, definitely got a lot for your money. For that price, got 6 samples, a cocktail and a souvenir glass. Definitely well worth everything and the drive. The location is amazing. At first you feel like you're going the wrong way. Then all of a sudden you see this magnificent facility. read more

Go here. We have done a few distillery tours in our area, and this one was our favorite so far. They have vodka, whiskey, and just released gin. If you do a tour, you get 6 samples of the alcohol they have available, a tasting glass, and a small cocktail which you can enjoy while touring the facility. The owners are great: friendly and informative. The grains for the alcohol are grown there on their family farm. We were extra lucky to have found a Groupon deal for tours. read more

Typically, the tasting is the reward for taking a tour. In this situation, the tasting was first, and the tour was just as rewarding as the tasting. To top it all off, we got to take a delicious cocktail with us on the tour. Great experience! read more

Rachel (server/presenter) EXCELLENT! Knowledgeable and extremely personable. Enjoyed the Eighth Gin, Pecan Pie Bourbon and Peach Vodka. We were honored to have Adam Stump (owner) take us on a private Distillery tour. FUN afternoon during Phase 2 of the pandemic with the Rue's on 6/25/2020. read more

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I just randomly stopped by the other day. I am always on the look out for new distilleries and this was in my route AND it was open. I headed off the main road, drove for less than a mile and saw this large building in the middle of a corn field with the distillery name on the front. There weren't a lot of cars so I didn't know what to expect. I feel bad for not recalling names but I was greeted by who I eventually found out was the wife of the distiller and then the distiller himself. It was a lobby area with a sampling bar and other products around. Through double french doors you could see the main distilling room. Another couple happened to show up and the owner was more than happy to give a tour and description of the processes they use. He is very proud that they use all local products to make the spirits. They can get what they need right out the door or in the ground and the byproducts go back to the local farms. It was nice to hear all the steps, be able to see and smell the product at different stages, and then eventually head out for a taste. For $2 (and an ID) you can sample what they sell: Vodka, White whiskey, and bourbon. The distiller hung around during the sampling and answered all our questions. Other folks showed up for samples, products, and tours. The tour was nothing fancy but very informative. I hope they succeed and to that end I left with some of their products and will most likely be back. read more

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A small organized set-up that has really exploded since their opening in 2014. The tasting room bar area had a lot of flare, with the side wall showcasing incredible chalk artistry about how spirits are produced and a whole collection of wearables hung about. The two cats, one named barley were not shy about playing on everything that appeared stable enough. The two leaders of the tour were very enigmatic and explained the process well. I feel like I came away from the experience more knowledgeable about all things spirits and Stumpy's. I was bummed that the other building was under renovation though so we weren't able to view barrels and the still. Bought plenty of alcohol for home though, the barrel aged pecan pie whiskey is definitely a gateway whiskey. And the gin was even palatable... read more

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Adorable distillery, friendly staff, and tasty top shelf spirits! What more could you ask for? If you haven't tried the Peach Vodka made with Eckerts peaches, you're missing out!! Pecan Pie Whiskey Float is the one for the books! Don't get me started on that Lemon Drop Whiskey! YUM!! read more

Old Monroe Distilling - Pecan Pie Float! - Distilleries Near Me - Columbia, Illinois

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I have been wanting to check out this local gem. Finally we made the short drive off of Route 3 and found the distillery. It is nestled on the owners family farm. He proudly told us during the tour that his whiskey is made similar to those in KY on the Bourbon trail, they use water feed springs that run under the property to make their "spirits". During the tour we were walked through the process of making the whiskey and vodka. After the tour we stopped in the tasting room/gift shop. We sampled their Pecan Pie Whiskey, their Honey Whiskey and my favorite the Unbroken Vodka. All distilled on their property. A special that they had was a free t-shirt with a bottle purchase. So you will be fashionable and drunk.... This place is worth the stop, and you can take a bottle home to sip at your leisure. read more

Old Monroe Distilling - Magic machine - Distilleries Near Me - Columbia, Illinois

The tour was fun, informative and tasty. The tasting was very good with their cocktails. Tasty products and fun people.

The couple who owns/runs Stumpy's were very friendly and knowledgeable. It was interesting that the "spirits" are made from their own wheat/corn. read more

This is a cool little hidden gem outside of St Louis. Local distillery and bar. They also host some fun events there. The owners are onsite and really friendly. Their Old Monroe Bourbon is is my favorite of the spirits they make. Stumpy's is off the beaten path so you likely aren't going to just happen to run across it, you'll have to seek it out. Worth it though! read more

If you are looking for true local Southern Illinois spirits, this is the place for you! Bourbon, whiskey, vodka AND gin. Wonderful tasting experience, distillery tour and knowledge. This distillery takes grain to glass serious with everything grown on the property. If you're from St. Louis area or just passing by, this place is worth the stop. read more

We had a great time tasting and enjoyed the short tour. One criticism I have is that the owners were having a loud conversation in the front area while we were trying to hear the bartender explain the different spirits. The drinks were good, but we decided not to buy anything. read more

We loved it here! Gorgeous interior, wonderful liquor, and the tour was great. I actually learned a lot about how alcohol is made! 6 samples of their different whiskeys and vodkas and a drink included. I highly recommend coming here! read more

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeehawwww!!!! Hoooooweee that's some good moonshine!!! If you're looking for the best corn likker in the area look no further! I'm just sad I can't get there more often. They have weird hours but it's worth it. I love their pecan pie, lemon zing, and honey shines. read more

Delicious spirits and obvious passion and knowledge of the craft. Sells single barrel bourbon as well as flavored whiskeys and vodka. The tour is brief but informative and interesting. This is the only local distillery I know that grows their own grains. Adam and Laura have a great thing going. read more

This a a great place to go. Tour was very informative and drinks were good. For only $10 you get a glass to keep, a great cocktail, and samples of the vodka and whiskey. People are friendly. They will soon break ground in an event center. That will be great. Can't wait until they do. read more

We went the the fall festival a couple Saturdays ago. It was our first time visiting. We had a great time! The drinks were delicious, and the food trucks were busy. We enjoyed the band and catching up with friends. Since it was outside, we brought the kids, and they had fun playing in the open field. We'll definitely be back. read more

This local distillery is off the beaten path but worth the visit. We live in STL but within a quick 30 minute drive, outside Columbia IL is Stumpy's Spirits Distillery. They produce Unbroken Vodka and Old Monroe Bourbon, with a Gin on the way. Also BBQ sauce. The owners (Laura & Adam) are enthusiastic and friendly and do a great job on the tour. You get to try all their products in stock (some flavors are seasonal). They even have flavored spirits such as Green Apple, Pecan Pie and Honey. They also host Sip and Painting parties as well as a Spring Festival. We love to support local businesses and this is one worth supporting! read more

We went for the tasting and tour and it was a lot of fun. The aged pecan was our favorite. Get it with the iced coffee! The ladies all there on staff did an awesome job running the show!!!! read more

If you haven't been there to take the tour, you should. Hearing how the whiskey is made is fascinating. And hearing the enthusiasm of the owners for what they're accomplishing makes the day fun. Tasting the product is a treat. Then be sure to take home some of your favorites to brighten your days. read more

We (my wife and I) decided to make the 30 minute trip and check out Stumpy's Spirits. We were looking for an adventure on a beautiful late summer day and it sounded interesting. We're so glad that we did! What a wonderful experience. The owner and his wife were working the tasting room. That's a welcome sight as they're both obviously very knowledgeable about their product. We've been to Napa and Bardstown tasting rooms where the person pouring for you was some minimum wage novice that couldn't do more than read the label to you. It's very nice to actually learn about what you're drinking. We tasted all of the available products: Vodka, White Whiskey, Bourbon, Pecan Pie Whiskey, Honey Whiskey, and Lemon Drop Whiskey. Each offering was fantastic. The Vodka was very smooth while also having a distinct taste. The bourbon, while younger than the Bardstown products, was very nice. Flavor without the overpowering alcohol burn and finish. The White Whiskey was much smoother than expected, even at 100 proof. Each flavored whiskey exhibited the individual flavor (honey, pecan, lemon) without the gooey syrup-like whiskeys (from Beam and Evan Williams, for example). You get the flavor AND the whiskey. Just enough flavor to tell you what it us while keeping the whiskey flavor. Four of the six were available for purchasing and we got one of each: Vodka, White Whiskey, Bourbon, and the Honey. The Pecan and Lemon are seasonal varieties. The Lemon is coming out next Saturday (9/10/2016), so we'll be back soon (probably on 9/10, lol). Adam (the owner) told us that Schnucks in Waterloo (miles south) still had some of the Pecan Whiskey. In the parking lot, we plugged the address into our phone and off we went...came away with three bottles (gotta make it last!) and one more bottle of the Honey. Edit: Tastes are $1 each, but you don't get charged if you purchase a bottle. You'll buy at least one...so don't sweat the tasting fee. Folks, you can't go wrong with a trip to Stumpy's. This is a locally owned start up business. The owner uses local ingredients and he's producing an excellent product. Adam and his wife are very nice and appreciated our purchase. A refreshing change from just standing in line at Beam and getting wrung up while feeling like cattle. Check this place out. You'll be glad that you did!!! read more