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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