J.K. Williams Distilling

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8635 N Industrial Rd
Peoria, IL 61615

History

J.K. Williams Distilling was founded in 2012 by two brothers and their wives. Production of whiskey and bourbon began in September 2013 followed by a Grand Opening in October 2013. Current owners Stacy and Andy Faris acquired the distillery from the Williams family in April 2019 and opened to the public in Many 2021.

Specialties

J.K. Williams is a family distillery producing high-quality craft whiskey and bourbon in the tradition of our bootlegging great-great grandpa.

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5.09 reviews
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Alice K.
6/9/2021

I am happy that they have reopened in North Peoria!! I saw the sign on Allen Road, by Menards! thanks

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Yvonne I.
12/5/2017

You can't really go wrong with a free distillery tour and a tasting of high quality spirits. As a result of my visit to J.K Williams, I learned more about the history of Peoria and the distilling...

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Jamie M.
12/30/2013

What a great addition to the Peoria area! My husband and I along with some friends visited J.K. Williams Distilling in East Peoria for a Saturday afternoon tour and tasting. Kristin was our fun...

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Laurel B.
4/9/2016

The female giving the tour ( which is free) gave us a lot of information on the history and process. At the end of the tour you can sample the different types of whiskey also for free. Of course I...

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Manda F.
1/28/2017

Free tours on the hour. Nice selection, and variety of wiskey. Very knowledgeable! Family run business.

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