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located on 325 acres in the heart of beautiful Brown County, Indiana. Guests can visit the Hard Truth Tours & Tastings Center and take walking and ATV tours, have a drink at the bar, or purchase carryout and souvenirs. Visit our on-site restaurant, operated by Hard Truth's sister company, Big Woods Restaurant Group. In fair weather, guests can enjoy our outdoor concert venue, Hard Truth on the Ro
cks. Hard Truth also hosts various events throughout the year, like the Whiskey Chaser Running Festival, the Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum Luau, and more! Rentals for private events are also available! Visit our Web site for more details.
12/07/2023
Enjoy warm cocktails in a heated ATV as you explore the 325 acres Hard Truth has to offer!❄
This winter version of the Hard Truth Get Lost tour takes guests on an enclosed ride to stops around the property while tasting a variety of Hard Truth spirits in warm cocktails.
Winter hours will begin today for the Hard Truth campus.❄
The Tours and Tastings Center will be open:
Sunday - Thursday: noon until 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Restaurant at Hard Truth will remain:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
*This may be subject to change.
Thank you!
12/04/2023
Visit Hard Truth Distilling Co. for the cocktail of the month – Cranmerry Sour!
This festive cocktail is made with Hard Truth High Road Rye, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
Cheers!
12/01/2023
Happy National Bartender Day to all of our amazing bartenders on the Hard Truth campus!
The craft, skill, and hospitality you bring to each cocktail and customer is greatly appreciated. Thank you for making every sip an experience to remember. Make sure to show your bartender extra appreciation today!
11/30/2023
It's the holiday season!🎄
Plan your holiday party with Hard Truth! Surround yourself with the natural beauty of Brown County while enjoying great food and Hard Truth spirits in a variety of spaces that can accommodate groups ranging from 10-150 people.
It was a pleasure having Fox59 out to feature the Hard Truth Distilling Co. Maple Bourbon Cream for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce 2023 Coolest Things Made in Indiana Tournament. There is still time to vote today so make sure to cast yours: https://www.indianachamber.com/coolest-thing-made-in-indiana-tournament/ and check out the feature here:
Nashville distillery vying for ‘Coolest Thing Made in Indiana’ title with Maple Bourbon Cream
11/28/2023
Join us in 2024 for the Hard Truth Race Series beginning with Frosty Trails on Saturday, Jan. 13!❄️
Brave tough trails through 325 acres of native forest on the Hard Truth campus in Brown County, Indiana! Then, join us on the Hard Truth on the Rocks terrace to enjoy live music and refuel with craft beverages.
Sign up for Frosty Trails here: https://checkout.xola.app/ /59c692f9332e75a70d8b4579/experiences/65564f20b7c539e2eb0a47b4?openExternal=true
11/27/2023
It's time to vote again!
You all have been amazing with your support, and Hard Truth Distilling Co. Maple Bourbon Cream has officially made it to the FINAL ROUND of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce 2023 Coolest Things Made in Indiana Tournament — that means we need you to vote one more time!
Come visit the Hard Truth campus and get ahead of your holiday shopping! Beginning this Sunday, Nov. 26, you can purchase a $50 gift card and receive a $10 bonus card. This offer is valid through Dec. 31.
(Bonus cards can be redeemed Jan. 22 through Feb. 29 at at any Big Woods or Hard Truth property.)
11/23/2023
Warm wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!
We will be closed today so our staff can enjoy the holiday with their friends and families. Regular hours will resume tomorrow, 11/24.
Have fun, be safe, and we will see you soon.
11/21/2023
Hard Truth Distilling Co. has made it to the final four! Let's come together and make it to the finals! Thank you all for your amazing support.
Hard Truth Maple Bourbon Cream has made it to the quarter finals for the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana. Use the link to vote for Hard Truth Distillery. You will have to vote for each bracket to cast your vote or it will not register. Thank you all for your support - let's do this!
Take your winter getaway to the next level — stay the night nestled among the trees in our Hard Truth Cabin.❄️
Starting in December through the end of February – we are offering 30% off your stay at the Hard Truth Cabin. There is a one night minimum during the week and two night minimum on weekends.
Monday through Thursday use code HT2024
Friday through Sunday use code HTCABIN24.
Hard Truth Maple Bourbon Cream has made it to the quarter finals for the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana. Use the link to vote for Hard Truth Distillery. You will have to vote for each bracket to cast your vote or it will not register. Thank you all for your support - let's do this!
Batch two of the Hard Truth Master Distiller’s Reserve collection has been released – just in time for the holidays!
Head to the Hard Truth campus to purchase your favorite bottle.
11/14/2023
Thank you all for your amazing support. Hard Truth Distilling Co. Barrel Finish Reserve Sweet Mash Rye finished in PX Sherry barrels has won!
🏆 Your Awards 🏆 2023 Finished Whiskey Of The Year is…
Barrel Finished Reserve Sweet Mash Rye finished in PX Sherry Barrels!!
What an incredible show of support in a tough fought battle with great finishes like Amburana and Toasted French Oak!
The fans of came out and brought home this years award!!
We just got our hands on their four finishes after the overwhelming praise and are diving in!! PX Sherry is an incredible pour and we can’t wait to see what’s next!!
Congratulations & on your latest releases!!
We love the competition this state is bringing and we look forward to what’s next!!
Did we mention cocktails and bourbon yet…we will!! Come back tomorrow for more awards🏆
Looking for in your state?? Check out their Spirits finder in our story!!
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11/14/2023
Checkout the Hard Truth Tours and Tastings Sweet Mash Whiskey single barrel pick on Sunday, Nov. 19. There is a limited amount of each product so keep an eye out for new releases!
11/14/2023
Go vote for Hard Truth Distilling Co. PX Sherry!
In an election crazier than any Presidential race, hanging chads, voter fraud, but mostly poor rules laid out by myself… We have a runoff!!
We asked you all to pick your favorite Whiskey Finish of 2023 and while you voted in huge numbers, you mostly just said Distillery names 😂
So we narrowed it down to the top 3 vote getters!!
VOTE IN THE COMMENTS WHICH FINISH IS YOUR FAVORITE FOR 2023!!
Cigar Batch
Toasted French Oak
PX Sherry
Votes counted and the wining finish announced at 6pm Tuesday November 14th!!
VOTE!!
(For a finish, y’all kill’n me ☠️)
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11/11/2023
Today, and every day, we at Hard Truth send our gratitude to those who have served and are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
It's an honor to visit with the veterans who come to us as guests and to work with the veterans who help keep our spirits flowing.
Thank you for your service.
11/10/2023
Start your weekend at Hard Truth Distilling Co. with a High Road Orange Highball.
This refreshing cocktail is made with Hard Truth High Road Rye, blood orange syrup, bitters, and soda water. We will see you soon!
11/07/2023
The Hard Truth Barrel Finish Reserve Collection is a very limited-release.
These Sweet Mash Rye blends come in four expressions – finished in Pedro Ximénez Brandy, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Cognac, and Sauternes barrels.
Head to the Hard Truth campus, taste a flight of all four, and leave with your favorite bottle.
11/07/2023
Make sure to get your vote in by 6 p.m. tonight!
11/06/2023
Whiskey bliss awaits!🥃
On the Hard Truth Inside the Barrel tour you get the opportunity to thieve your own taste of Sweet Mash Whiskey directly from the barrel. Join us on this immersive experience here: https://hardtruth.com/experiences/
11/06/2023
Thank you again to everyone who came out for the Hard Truth Flannel 5K Run!
11/04/2023
That’s a wrap on the Hard Truth Flannel 5K Run!
Thank you to everyone who came out. We look forward to another great time next year! Check out the Flannel 5K 2023 photo album to see if your picture made it.
Make sure to mark your calendars for Frosty Trails - Saturday, Jan. 13.
11/01/2023
Hello, November!
Head to the Hard Truth campus and enjoy the Hard Truth cocktail of the month – High Road Rye Smashing Pumpkins.
This delectable cocktail is made with Hard Truth High Road Rye, egg white, pumpkin puree syrup, lemon juice, and aromatic bitters. Mix sugar and pumpkin pie spice mix for the rim.
10/31/2023
Happy Halloween!🎃
Come enjoy a a spooky beverage - the Hard Truth Poison Apple. This cocktail is made with Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka, apple cider, cranberry juice, and grenadine.
10/27/2023
We are excited to announce the release of the Hard Truth Distilling Co. Barrel Finish Reserve Sweet Mash Rye Collection!
These four unique spirits are now available at the Hard Truth campus. Come by to learn more, enjoy a flight, and decide which bottle you want to take home with you.
Good morning from the Hard Truth Tours and Tastings Center☀️
We are looking forward to your visit!
10/24/2023
Hard Truth Spooked On The Rocks is this weekend!👻
Come dressed in your best costume and compete in the Halloween costume contest 6-7:30 p.m. on the Terrace. We hope to see you there for haunted trails, spooky cocktails, and spine-chilling mixology classes.
*This cocktail is exclusive to the Hard Truth Halloween Mixology Class on Oct. 28.
10/20/2023
Come visit Hard Truth Distilling Co. in beautiful Brown County, IN.🍂
10/19/2023
Grab your comfiest flannel and lace up your running shoes – the Hard Truth Flannel 5K is approaching!
There have been changes made to the Hard Truth On The Rocks schedule. The following is the updated version:
10/20 - Bengebreakers from 6-9 p.m.
10/21 - Zion Crossroads from 6-9 p.m.
10/27 - The Late Night Revelators from 6-9 p.m.
10/28 - Doug Henthorn and the LLC from 6-9 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you!
10/17/2023
The Hard Truth Tiki Cruise will set out on it's last excursion of the year Sunday, Oct. 29.🧉
Celebrate National Liqueur Day at Hard Truth Distilling Co. with the Hard Truth Peanut Brittle Bourbon Cream!
It’s delightful chilled, over ice, or in a classic cocktail like a White Russian or dessert martini. We look forward to seeing you!
10/13/2023
Shake, stir & sip your way through the Hard Truth Mixology Class!
Engage with bartending utensils, the history of mixed drinks, and creating cocktails. Book your spot today: https://hardtruth.com/experiences/
10/12/2023
Beware!👻
Hard Truth Spooked On The Rocks is drawing near. Join us Saturday, Oct. 28, for a night of spooky-filled fun. From haunted trails to creepy concoctions – an eerie evening awaits you!
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The Hard Truth x Mellencamp Whiskey Harvest Rye release is in full swing!
Join us for tastings and a FREE concert starting at 3 p.m.
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The release of Harvest Rye is four days away!
Join us this Saturday for a meet-and-greet bottle signing, tastings, and a free concert with acclaimed country music artist Clayton Anderson.
Add to the concert experience with a VIP package! Grab your pass here: https://rb.gy/zg1tb
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Welcome to Hard Truth Hills, 325 acres of wooded hills in the heart of Brown County, Indiana.
It took us nearly a decade to find our way here from our very first Big Woods restaurant — just a mile and a half down the road — and it’s a dream come true.
A winding drive surrounded by native forest welcomes and guides our guests into the heart of our Brown County haven, where the craft tradition of Hard Truth spirits, Quaff ON! beer, and Big Woods restaurants basks in the natural beauty surrounding it.
Join us at our tours and tastings center for historical and site tours that include our distillery and rackhouse, tastings, and an ATV adventure through the woods; sit down and have a meal at our very own Big Woods restaurant (visit the Big Woods Hard Truth Hills page for music and specials!); or just drop by to soak in the beauty where the woods abide.
Hard Truth Hills is a place for time well spent, so take the long way home today, and make a stop at Hard Truth Hills along the way.