Jessica V.
11/3/2025
The tour was incredibly interesting! Kevin, the guide, was wonderful and informative. This place is SO rich with history. The drinks are excellent. I 100% will go back. I so highly recommend...
Thornton Distilling
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400 E Margaret St
Thornton, IL 60476
OUR STORY The history of Thornton Distilling Co., located in the oldest standing brewery in Illinois, can be traced back to the early 1850s, when German brewer John Bielfeldt erected a brewery atop a limestone-filtered artesian spring in the small limestone mining village of Thornton, Illinois. At the onset of Prohibition, the brewery was sold to Head Brewer Carl Ebner, who bottled “soda-pop” but continued to produce beer secretly. Not long after, the brewery fell under the control of The Chicago Outfit and Al Capone and became Chicagoland's largest bootlegging facility, supplying speakeasies far and wide. This shared sense of history and tradition informs our distilling process and our direction. We practice traditional distilling methods, utilizing the best ingredients possible, and never take shortcuts or compromise on quality.
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4.587 reviews
Katie N.
3/31/2025
Just ok for me. The vibe and history is what makes this place unique. As others have stated, the parking is kinda a drag. (Only a few spots out front and have to walk around the back to a...
Ann-Marie H.
2/11/2025
Such a great experience! We had Kevin as our spirit guide, and he was absolutely amazing. Fun fact--he's also a SPED teacher and a bit of a historian, which made the tour even better. He gave us a...
Jamgul M.
5/30/2025
Thornton Distilling is a nice spot to have a quiet meal and relax or just hang out. I made it last hour of business but I still had a nice time. The drinks and food were cool. I especially liked...
Ryan J.
3/31/2025
Came here with a group of friends. It's an interesting place with an interesting history. Supposedly it has a connection to Al Capone. They have a few objects on display. There's an underground...
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