Hermann Whiskey Trail

EST. 2023

Taste the spirits and tour the distilleries in Hermann, Missouri.

Welcome To Hermann

What to Expect

We’re a quiet little German town, with red brick buildings nestled in rolling hills along the Missouri River.

Although the area is well known for vineyards, there are a growing number of distilleries in the area, several of which are listed on the Missouri Spirits Expedition.

Each whiskey trail ticket includes a tasting at 6 participating stops:

Sponsored by the Hermann Trolley

Tickets Are Limited

Ticket sales are limited for our first-ever Hermann Whiskey Trail! Join us for a fun-filled tour around the local distilleries and taste spirits of Missouri. Make a weekend of your adventure and enjoy shopping, unique dining, and relaxation in our tiny German town.

(Tickets are sold through the Hermann Area Chamber website.)

Buy Tickets Here

Black Shire

Bourbon, Rye,
Blackberry & Blended

Straight bourbon whiskey and high rye whiskeys aged 3+ years. Corn whiskey with all-natural blackberry juice and a blend of aged high corn whiskey and 2 year straight whiskey.

Copper Mule

Small Batch & Single Barrel

100% Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled on site. All corn sourced locally from the family century farm.

Fernweh

Single Barrel Bourbon, Straight Rye, & Specialty Corn Spirit

Batch grains come from Missouri and Mid-America and are harvested from a single barrels which have never been chill filtered.

Hermann Farm

Barrel Strength & Limited Edition Whiskeys

Explore and learn about the buildings on Hermann Farm, including the recreated Rasche family homestead, brandy cellar, and aging barn

Lionheart

Small Batch & Single Barrel

Five years or older 51% rye mashbill curated, proofed, and bottled in the restored historic Nasse building at the corner of 3rd and Schiller. Three barrel blends or single barrels selected for unique and premium flavors.

Polly’s Still

Cozy Historic Experience

Vintage style spirits beside a historical garden in the “First Settlement Village” at Hermann Farm.

Make It a Weekend

Plan Your Stay

Extend your day and stay the night at one of the many guest suites, bed and breakfasts, or hotels. Turn it into a weekend getaway and enjoy fine dining, a casual bit to eat, or dig in at a dive. Shop ‘til you drop or browse a few antiques or museums in between whiskey stops.

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Reviews

What People are Saying

Excellent

“Excellent place to drop in and do a flight of spirits…Bartender was very nice and seemed to know her stuff.“

Scott R. review of Blackshire

We’ll Be Back

“The whiskeys they make were excellent. We ordered several things on the food menu and everything was delicious. These people obviously care about what they’re putting out.”

Joe B. review of Fernweh

Welcoming

“Welcoming and [they] do a great job of explaining their rye whiskey. They have a tour and tasting and you make your own Old Fashioned. Definitely recommend stopping by!”

Mike B. review of Lionheart

Amazing

“Visited 3 years ago, went back this weekend. Amazing how they have grown! Spent the weekend in Hermann and found the absolute best German food there.”

Ward F. review of Copper Mule

Fascinating

“Very reasonable and the tour was great. Lots of historic buildings and beautiful scenery.”

George E. review of Hermann Farm

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