There is no shortcut to quality.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE A GRAIN-TO-GLASS DISTILLERY
But what does that mean? To practice grain-to-glass distilling, it means we control the entire process of production from sourcing the raw grain all the way through to distillation and bottling. We produce all of our spirits in small batches to ensure the end result is of the highest quality.
When you purchase a River Bend product, be it wine or spirits, you can always be assured it was produced with integrity and authenticity. There is, after all, no shortcut to quality.
The Grain
We source our grains right here in Wisconsin, about an hour north of the distillery. Building strong relationships with regional farmers not only produces exceptional spirits, but also strengthens our local economy.
The Next Steps
After fermenting our base alcohol from local grains, we proceed to distilling it into purified alcohol. In the case of bourbon or single malt whiskey, our spirits are aged in small-format oak barrels. Vodka and gin are ready for bottling right after distillation.
The Finishing Touches
Final touches for each product include filtering, bottling and labeling. Our label was designed by an area graphic designer…keeping with our philosophy of using locally sourced products.