Experiences

Full experience, $25 per person

All tour guests must be 21 years of age or older.

The Hard Truth Distillery Tour takes visitors through our working distillery where we craft our pioneering sweet mash rye whiskey and bourbon. Over the course of this 25-minute experience, guests will explore the Hard Truth Distilling Co. production facility.

Details:

• A flight of 3 products are included
• Tour duration: 25 minutes
• Sturdy shoes recommended
• Limit 16 people per tour

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Full experience, $70 per person

All tour guests must be 21 years of age or older.

The Hard Truth Get Lost Tour takes visitors on a drinking expedition across the 325-acre Hard Truth Distilling Co. campus with stops — and tastings — at a variety of special sites on the property. Over the course of the one-hour excursion, guests will taste various Hard Truth Distilling Co. spirits while surrounded by Brown County’s natural beauty.

Details:

• Tour duration: 45-60 Minutes
• Sturdy shoes recommended
• Limit 5 people per tour

This tour is weather dependent. In the event of rain that impacts the conditions of our trails, ATV tours may be canceled or rescheduled.
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All tour guests must by 21+ years of age.

Let us transport you to a tropical oasis tucked into the tranquility of the forest where you’ll learn how to craft delicious Tiki inspired cocktails with an island mixologist. Listen to the lapping of serene waters while you dig your toes into the sand at our hidden beach and be inspired by fascinating insights into Tiki culture.

During this hour-long excursion, you’ll enjoy refreshing rum cocktails and feel the gentle breeze as you take in the natural beauty around you.

This is the ultimate escape for rum lovers and adventure seekers alike!

*This experience takes place outside on a sand covered surface. Please choose comfortable attire and shoes for this environment*

$70 per person, ages 21+

Hard Truth Distilling Company’s exclusive Inside the Barrel Tour transports visitors through time as they engage with the history of Hard Truth, the legacy of crafting spirits in Brown County, and the human connection to brewing and distilling through the ages.

Over the course of this 75-minute immersive experience, guests will walk through the Hard Truth Distilling Co. production facility, then take a private walk-through in our rackhouse amongst the barrels aging our sweet mash whiskey and finish with thieving your own taste of whiskey directly from the barrel.

Details:

• Tour duration: 75 minutes
• Sturdy shoes recommended
• Maximum 16 people per tour

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$35 per person, ages 21+

Get to know Hard Truth Sweet Mash Whiskeys while exploring the history and craft of one of the world’s most famous cocktails: the Old Fashioned.

Throughout this 30-minute class, participants will learn about Hard Truth Sweet Mash Whiskeys, the origins of the Old Fashioned, and creative cocktailing using the classics as a starting point — all while crafting their own Old Fashioned.

Details:

• Duration: 30 minutes
• Capacity: 16 people
• Class includes:
  • Education and discussion
  • Samples of Hard Truth High Road Rye, Sweet Mash Rye, Sweet Mash Bourbon, and Wheated Bourbon
  • One full-sized Old Fashioned cocktail, made by you

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$60 per person, ages 21+

The Hard Truth mixology class allows visitors to gain hands-on, in-depth experience making cocktails while mastering bartender techniques and tools. Over the course of a 60-minute lesson, guests learn about and engage with bartending utensils, the history of mixed drinks, and creating cocktails.

Our Master Mixologists develop a workshop with cocktails based on the current season, so be sure to check back regularly and join in as often as you can. Advanced bookings only.

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$150 per person, ages 21+

The Hard Truth Moonshiner’s Experience offers visitors a chance to join the centuries-long legacy of crafting Moonshine in the hills and valleys of Brown County, Indiana. Over the course of this 3-hour immersive experience, guests have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make their own moonshine just like pioneer distillers of the past.

Details:

• Duration: 3 hours
• Capacity: 15 people
• The public experience takes place the first Saturday of every month through November.
•  The Hard Truth Moonshiner’s Experience offers visitors a chance to join the centuries-long legacy of crafting Moonshine in the hills and valleys of Brown County, Indiana. Over the course of this 3 hour immersive experience, guests have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make their own moonshine just like pioneer distillers of the past. In our secluded forest hideaway, ‘Shiner’s Creek, folks will spend the day cooking mash, distilling spirits, eating campfire delicacies and bottling their own ‘shine. Side by side with our ‘Shine-Guides and Distillers, everyone works through the process start to finish – from distilling the lo-wines to selecting flavoring for their spirits, and finally finishing custom bottles. The public experience takes place the first Saturday of every month.
• Admission includes 3+ hour experience, which includes two cocktails, one camp meal, hands-on moonshining action, a bottle of the pioneering spirit you distilled and the proud title of Master Moonshiner.
• For a private group experience, see the listing below.

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$700, ages 21+

The Hard Truth Moonshiner’s Experience offers visitors a chance to join the centuries-long legacy of crafting Moonshine in the hills and valleys of Brown County, Indiana. Over the course of this 3-hour immersive experience, guests have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make their own moonshine just like pioneer distillers of the past.

Details:

• Duration: 3 hours

• The Hard Truth Moonshiner’s Experience offers visitors a chance to join the centuries-long legacy of crafting Moonshine in the hills and valleys of Brown County, Indiana. Over the course of this 3 hour immersive experience, guests have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make their own moonshine just like pioneer distillers of the past. In our secluded forest hideaway, ‘Shiner’s Creek, folks will spend the day cooking mash, distilling spirits, eating campfire delicacies and bottling their own ‘shine. Side by side with our ‘Shine-Guides and Distillers, everyone works through the process start to finish – from distilling the lo-wines to selecting flavoring for their spirits, and finally finishing custom bottles.

• Admission includes 3+ hour experience, which includes two cocktails, one camp meal, hands-on moonshining action, a bottle of the pioneering spirit you distilled and the proud title of Master Moonshiner. Price covers a minimum of two guests and a maximum of five (bring more friends, save more money!).

• Price includes up to 5 people; more can be added for $125 per person.

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