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, Zach.

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 Room…

  • Monday-Tuesday: Closed

    Wednesday: 4-9PM

    Thursday: 4-9PM

    Friday: 12-10PM

    Saturday: 10AM-10PM

    Sunday: 12-4PM

  • 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.

  • Choose from a charcuterie board from The Gouda Life, a 16 oz pretzel with three delicious dips, or bring in your favorites from local spots like The Granite Cellar and Doc Kelly’s.

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Upcoming Events

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C’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 we’re honored to share it with you!

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