Opening: November 1
After several months of hard work, construction remodeling, researching, and licensing, S & B Farms Distillery will officially open for business on Thursday, November 1. Three products will be for sale including: Hog Wild, Private First Class, and Field Fire Moonshine. Also for sale will be several styles of t-shirts, hats, and whiskey glasses.
“We are excited for customers to try our products and let us know what they think. It has been a long process to get to this day, but we think we have great products to offer and look forward to hearing the reviews,” says owner Sara Winkleman.
The distillery will be open Tuesday – Saturday, from 10am – 5pm. If those times do not work for you, feel free to call or email to schedule a tour.
New Distillery: Under Construction
S & B Farms Distillery announces plans to build a distillery in Bancroft, Iowa. Construction has started on a former dentist office with plans for the distillery to be operational by late summer. When finished, the distillery will feature a tasting room for visitors.
“We are looking forward to bringing this type of business to north Iowa,” says Sara Winkleman, owner of S & B Farms Distillery. “Craft beer and wineries have really been making an impact in our culture lately, and I believe there’s also a market for craft whiskeys and bourbons made with our Iowa corn.”
S&B Farms will use only the highest quality ingredients, and product will be produced in a copper still. Four recipes are currently being perfected for flavored whiskey and bourbon. Corn for the product will be produced on distillery owners Sara & Brian Winkleman’s farmland.
“We intend for the distillery to be a welcoming stop for locals and visitors to the area. We are excited about the support we have received so far and appreciate the help from Iowa Lakes Community College’s Small Business Development Center,” said Winkleman.