Bear Wallow Distillery Tour — Nashville, Indiana

Discover the Bear Wallow Distillery Tour in Indiana

Visit Bear Wallow Distillery in Nashville, Indiana—one of the first craft whiskey distilleries in Indiana since Prohibition. This small-batch, farm-to-bottle distillery specializes in handcrafted bourbons, whiskeys, moonshines, and flavored spirits produced with grains sourced from local Hoosier farms.
Why it’s special:
Bear Wallow offers an intimate, hands-on distillery experience where guests see every step of the process up close—plus a signature “moonshine shake-up” tasting that visitors rave about.

History/Story of Bear Wallow Distillery

Founded by Mike and Lisa Myers, Bear Wallow Distillery opened in 2014 with a focus on true Indiana grain whiskey. As one of the first legal distilleries in Brown County since Prohibition, Bear Wallow honors local farming traditions while crafting spirits using a traditional copper pot still and small-batch production techniques.

What You’ll See & Do at Bear Wallow Distillery

• Tour the distillery and see mash tuns, fermenters, and the copper pot still

• Learn how grain becomes whiskey through mashing, fermentation, distillation, and aging

• Visit the barrel aging barn (depending on tour)

• Enjoy a guided tasting featuring Bear Wallow’s bourbons, whiskeys, and moonshines

• Sample the popular “Barnyard Series” spirits inspired by Indiana agriculture

• Shop for bottles, merchandise, and local goods in the tasting room

Hands-On Elements: Tasting flights, sensory grain displays, hands-on learning moments during the tour.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography permitted in most areas; avoid flash near equipment.
Souvenirs & Extras: Bottles, tasting sets, apparel, glassware, whiskey-themed gifts.

Pricing of the Bear Wallow Distillery Tour

• Standard Distillery Tour + Tasting: $10 per person

• Moonshine Shake-Up Experience: $15 per person

• Children under 6: Free (non-tasting)

• Group rates available with reservation

Practical Info for Visiting Bear Wallow

Duration: 45–60 minutes
Format: Guided tour and tasting
Schedule & Seasonality: Tours offered daily; weekend times fill quickly
Working Hours: Typically 11:00 AM–6:00 PM (varies seasonally)
Audience: Adults, spirit lovers, couples, Brown County travelers
Accessibility: Tasting area accessible; some production spaces have uneven floors
Safety & Restrictions:

• Must be 21+ to sample

• Closed-toe shoes recommended

• Children welcome in non-tasting areas
  Languages: English
  Group & School Visits: Group tours welcome; school groups generally not permitted due to alcohol production
  What to Bring/Wear: Valid ID, comfortable walking shoes
  Facilities: Tasting room, distillery, gift shop, restrooms, parking
  Closures & Downtime: Closed major holidays; production varies by day

Nearby

• Hard Truth Distilling Co.

• Brown County State Park

• Nashville’s Artist Colony shops and galleries

FAQs About Visiting Bear Wallow Distillery

Do I need to book ahead?
Reservations are recommended for weekends and events.

Is the tasting included in the tour?
Yes—standard tours include a tasting flight.

Can children visit?
Yes—children may attend non-tasting portions of the tour.

Is this a big or small distillery?
Bear Wallow is a small-batch, craft distillery with an intimate visitor experience.

Can I buy bottles on-site?
Yes—the gift shop sells the full lineup of spirits.