Starlight Distillery Tour — Borden, Indiana

Discover the Starlight Distillery Tour in Indiana

Visit Starlight Distillery at Huber’s Orchard & Winery in Borden, Indiana—a scenic, family-operated estate producing award-winning brandy, bourbon, rum, gin, and specialty spirits. This immersive experience takes guests behind the scenes of a working distillery and offers a delicious blend of education, agriculture, and handcrafted spirits.
Why it’s special:
The Huber family has farmed this land for seven generations, and Starlight combines that heritage with modern distilling craftsmanship, making it one of the Midwest’s most authentic farm-to-glass distillery experiences.

History/Story of Starlight Distillery

The Huber family began farming in Starlight, Indiana in 1843, initially growing fruit and producing wine. In the early 2000s, the family expanded into distillation, using estate-grown fruits and grains to craft small-batch spirits. Today, Starlight Distillery is celebrated for its award-winning bourbons, brandies, and specialty releases rooted in agricultural tradition.

What You’ll See & Do at the Starlight Distillery Tour

• Walk through the production distillery and learn how spirits are fermented, distilled, and barreled

• View copper pot stills, column stills, mash tuns, and barrel-aging warehouses

• Explore the bourbon rickhouse where spirits mature in charred oak

• Participate in a guided tasting of Starlight bourbons, brandies, or specialty spirits

• Tour the family orchard and farm grounds (seasonally)

• Visit the Huber winery, farm market, and ice cream shop

Hands-On Elements: Guided tastings, sensory aroma elements, interactive exhibits, and seasonal farm activities.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed in designated spaces; limited near equipment.
Souvenirs & Extras: Bottles of spirits, limited releases, wine, jams, cider, apparel, glassware, gifts.

Pricing of the Starlight Distillery Tour

• Distillery Tour with Spirit Tasting: $15 per person

• Enhanced Tasting Experience: $20–$30 depending on flight

• Children under 5: Free (non-tasting)

• Group tours available with reservation

Practical Info for Visiting Starlight Distillery

Duration: 45–75 minutes
Format: Guided distillery tour with tasting
Schedule & Seasonality: Tours available daily; weekends busiest
Working Hours: Typically 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (tasting bar hours vary)
Audience: Spirits fans, couples, tourists, groups, families (non-tasting areas)
Accessibility: Most areas accessible; some warehouse sections may require stairs or ramps
Safety & Restrictions:

• Must be 21+ for tastings

• Closed-toe shoes recommended

• Children welcome in non-production and non-tasting areas
  Languages: English
  Group & School Visits: Group tours welcome; school groups typically limited to non-alcohol areas
  What to Bring/Wear: Valid ID, comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing
  Facilities: Winery, distillery, tasting bars, farm market, orchard, restaurant, parking
  Closures & Downtime: Closed major holidays; production varies daily

Nearby

• Deam Lake State Recreation Area

• Charlestown State Park

• Huber Winery Restaurant & Marketplace

FAQs About Visiting Starlight Distillery

Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are recommended for weekends and peak seasons.

Are tastings included in the tour?
Yes—standard tours include a curated spirit tasting.

Can I bring kids?
Children are welcome on the property and on non-tasting parts of the tour.

Are there food options?
Yes—the estate includes a restaurant, café, and farm market.

Can I buy spirits on-site?
Yes—the distillery shop sells bottles, limited editions, and gift items.