Welcome to Empty Barrel Distillery

An elevated space for fine spirits, meaningful connections, and unforgettable moments.

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BARREL-AGED SPIRITS

Enjoy our expertly barrel-aged whiskeys and moonshines; available by the bottle or as handcrafted cocktails in our tasting room.

PREMIUM INGREDIENTS

We craft every spirit with locally sourced, quality ingredients, distilled in-house by our head distiller and co-owner, Shane.

TASTING ROOM & EVENT SPACE

Nestled in the heart of Waupaca, WI, our space features a spacious tasting room, bespoke cocktails, and a stunning venue perfect for any event.

Inside the Tasting Roomโ€ฆ

  • Sunday-Tuesday: Closed

    Wednesday: 4-9PM

    Thursday: 4-9PM

    Friday 4-10PM

    Saturday 12-10PM

  • We offer a curated menu of whiskey and moonshine based cocktails, as well as mocktails and a small selection of soda products. View the full menu here.

  • While we do not currently offer food, we encourage you to carry in! A few popular local spots like The Granite Cellar, Doc Kellyโ€™s or Gouda Life have food that pairs great with our spirits!

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Cโ€™mon in!

At Empty Barrel Distillery, we set out to create more than a place to enjoy handcrafted spirits; we set out to craft an experience. The restoration of two historic Main Street buildings makes the tasting room a cozy space to enjoy good friends, good company, and small-batch spirits. This is the Empty Barrel experience, and weโ€™re honored to share it with you!

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