This place is great. The bartender Paul was very helpful and accommodating. The drinks are very…read moreunique which I love! Will be back soon!

Had a really good Gin cocktail. The bartender was super friendly and the environment was eclectic…read moreand comfortable. I tasted the bourbon and whiskey as well, tasty and smooth. I definitely want to go back.

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!

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!

This was our 2nd visit to Copper Mule. The facility is beautiful, there is a covered porch on the…read moreback of the building with seating. We both enjoyed our drinks, my husband had an old fashion and I had the slushee on tap. Both were excellent! The staff is friendly and helpful!

They have a great story, are part of their community and make wonderful bourbon and rum! There's…read morenothing to not like! We stopped on our way back from St Louis and will try to make this a regular stop. They make a very good old fashioned and their $5 tasting is fun as well. Their hours are limited because this is their passion but they have full time jobs as well. The tasting room is comfortable and friendly.

After years of passing by on the interstate when they weren't open, we finally got the chance to…read morevisit, and it was well worth the stop! The bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly, the whiskey was good, and especially enjoyed the smoked old fashioned!

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.

I've been to Hermann about 5 times now. We've always missed out on eating here and I was so excited…read morewe were going to finally get to try it out. We had a party of 12 and we were told we'd be sat at different tables, no big deal. 8 of our party went to one table and the other 4 sat at a table catty corner to our party. We had separate waiters which I think was maybe their first mistake. Both tables ordered drinks and appetizers that came fast and were delicious....then things quickly fell apart. We were one of the first few tables seated. Our other parties tables food came out and us 4 at the other table was still waiting. We continued to wait while every table that came in after us starts getting their meals. Finally the table behind us that came in 30 min after us got their meals, we asked the waitress if she could check on our food? She came back and said it was "being plated." We wait a solid 30 more min and by this time our other parties table had eaten and were paying and we still did not have our food. Asked the waitress again who said they were waiting on mashed potatoes. We got up to check with the manager who was bartending who never once apologized or stopped to check on what was going on and only said "we got swamped." Which was a crazy excuse considering we were one of the first tables to order. Since the manager refused to help at all we talked to the hostess who was seating people and may have been the asst manager. She checked on our food and told us "there was a problem with the pesto." When our food came out my daughter mushroom and Swiss burger was charred to a crisp and hard. Finally the assistant manager took our meals off of our tickets. It was a frustrating experience for our first visit there and didn't leave a great impression. The food (minus my daughter's burger) and drinks were really good. I'm not sure where the disconnect happened but the managers poor excuse and the way he completely ignored us and the situation was pretty poor customer service. We come to Hermann every year and this year had brought people who had never been before. Sad they didn't get an enjoyable experience and my daughter didn't even get a meal.

Stopped here during a weekend trip near Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri has so many caves and I'd been…read morewanting to do one, so glad we picked this one. You can grab tickets online or in person, and they have a really cute gift shop with fun little trinkets worth browsing before or after your tour. Our tour guide Lee was so amazing! He's been there for years and years and you can just tell. Great stories, super personable, the kind of guide that makes the whole experience way more memorable. We even spotted a bat hibernating which was such a cool unexpected moment! The cave itself is fascinating and I loved that it was great for all ages. Our group ranged from little kids to people in their 70s and everyone was into it with no problems. A few spots can get slightly slippery so just watch your step, but there are handrails throughout so nothing felt unsafe. Also found out they host events here too like a black light event and even concerts inside the cave which sounds incredibly cool. Definitely want to come back for one of those. Overall I was really impressed and would highly recommend adding this to your Missouri road trip list.

We had such a fun time in the escape room. My husband and I have seen several caverns and decided…read moreto do an escape room adventure in this one. Oh my it was super tough but a lot of fun. Ethan and Sara were so nice. I would totally do it again.

Super cute distillery witch a little tour to match!…read more Some amazing moonshine is made here and it is delicious! The peach and sweet tea were honestly the best in my opinion and I highly recommend them. The inside is adorable and it's a great spot for a day of traveling and activities! Also a huge plus, free popcorn and free tasters! Definitely worth it!

I don't usually go out when I'm at the lake but it was a rainy day so we went on an adventure & I'm…read moreglad we did! We started at Ozark Distillery, they do tastings you get to choose 4 spirits & two beer samples. They have plenty to choose from. The ladies behind the bar were both really nice and helpful, It started to get busy when we did our tasting so we did them pretty quick & it goes straight to your head but they had a water jug out which helped! Spoiler alert I don't like to taste my liquor but free tastings can't be passed up. I got the blackberry mule & it was very refreshing and yummy. The patio was nice even though it was drizzling they have a covered spaced and big umbrellas over the tables that aren't covered, we sat under the umbrella and it was a really nice morning! Will deff be my go to spot for a rainy day at the lake!

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!!

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