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Discover the Mine Hill Distillery Tour in Connecticut

The Mine Hill Distillery Tour in Roxbury, Connecticut offers visitors a refined look at small-batch craft distilling set within a historic New England property. This distillery tour introduces guests to how locally sourced grains and botanicals are fermented, distilled, and aged into handcrafted spirits, followed by tastings in the elegant tasting room. The experience blends craftsmanship, heritage, and a strong sense of place in the Litchfield Hills.

Why it’s special:
Mine Hill Distillery is housed in a beautifully restored historic building connected to Roxbury’s past. Visitors experience a boutique distillery environment where traditional methods, careful aging, and architectural character come together in a setting unlike typical industrial distilleries.

History & Story of Mine Hill Distillery

Mine Hill Distillery was established to revive distilling traditions in Roxbury while honoring the town’s historical roots. The distillery takes its name from the nearby Mine Hill, once associated with early industry in the region. Today, Mine Hill Distillery focuses on small-batch production, thoughtful ingredient sourcing, and spirits designed to reflect both craftsmanship and local identity.

What You’ll See & Do on the Mine Hill Distillery Tour

Learn how grains and botanicals are fermented and distilled
See copper stills and small-scale distillation equipment
Learn about barrel aging, proofing, and blending
Explore the historic distillery building
Enjoy a guided tasting of select spirits
Purchase bottles and distillery-exclusive releases

Hands-On Elements: Guided tastings with detailed explanations from distillery staff.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed throughout public distillery areas.
Souvenirs & Extras: Bottle sales, branded merchandise, and limited seasonal releases.

Pricing of the Mine Hill Distillery Tour

Distillery visit and spirits tasting
Adult price: $15 per adult (tasting flight)

Bottle purchases are optional and priced separately.

Visiting information

Most visits last 45–75 minutes depending on tasting pace. The experience is designed for adults 21+. The tasting room and main public areas are wheelchair accessible, though some historic features may involve steps.

Exact Distillery & Tasting Room Hours:
Friday: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Closed: Monday–Thursday

Nearby

Mine Hill Preserve
Roxbury town center
Shepaug River Valley

FAQs About Visiting the Mine Hill Distillery Tour

Is this a guided distillery tour or mainly a tasting experience?
Visits focus on tastings paired with explanations of fermentation, distillation, and aging rather than full production walkthroughs.

Do I need a reservation to visit?
Reservations are recommended on weekends and during special events, though walk-ins are often welcome when space allows.

What types of spirits are produced here?
Mine Hill Distillery produces whiskey, bourbon-style spirits, gin, and rotating specialty releases.

Can I purchase spirits not available in stores?
Yes. Limited-production and distillery-only bottles are available exclusively on-site.

Is the distillery suitable for groups?
Yes. Small groups are welcome, and private tastings can be arranged by advance request.