Crystal Ridge Distillery

Name: Crystal Ridge Distillery
Address: 455 Broadway Street, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71901, United States
Telephone: +1 501-627-0722
Price range: $$

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Place Category: DistilleriesPlace Tags: Bourbon Moonshine Vodka Whiskey

Home to Crystal Ridge Distillery, Hot Springs National Park was a prohibition-era hot spot for some of the most infamous gangsters, gamblers, and politicians, all looking to capitalize on the production and distribution of illegal alcohol. From legendary mobsters like Owney Madden and Al Capone to household names like major-leaguer Babe Ruth, Hot Springs earned a reputation as a celebrity resort destination for those looking to enjoy a taste of some unbridled fun.
The farmland and forests surrounding Hot Springs also provided the perfect location for illegal distillers to hone their craft under the light of the moon. Well before the decade of prohibition in the 1920s, almost every farmhouse in Arkansas already had a still as standard equipment for processing extra grain. Loading a harvest into a wagon and taking it to town was back-breaking work, and some farmers could make more money just turning their grain into alcohol at home and selling it to their neighbors. With generations of experienced distillers living just outside of town, many New York gangsters quickly made Hot Springs their second home.
With prohibition long over and the return of legal distilling to Arkansas, Danny Bradley along with his wife Mary and son Asher decided to once again bring the tradition of moonshine distilling out of the woods and into the heart of downtown Hot Springs. Located at the site of the historic F.C. Stearns Warehouse, Crystal Ridge Distillery works to blend the roots of distilling in Hot Springs with modern technology and the best distilling practices to produce premium spirits with a smooth, rich flavor.

Author: Dirk Jahn

Address: 455 Broadway Street
Hot Springs
Arkansas
71901
United States

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Hosted by a member of the Crystal Ridge team, our tours and tastings are an opportunity to learn more about the history of moonshine in Hot Springs, Arkansas and the local and regional ingredients that go into our distilling process.
Our free tour allows guests to experience the beauty of our historic, restored building. Hand-built between 1910 and 1920 with what was then state-of-the-art craftsmanship, we have revitalized the structure with modern amenities while maintaining its heritage and authenticity. From revealing the 1916 fire doors to leaving the rough-cut lumber rafters exposed, every detail exudes the original architecture.
As your Crystal Ridge guide takes you through our building, you’ll get a firsthand look at our distilling process. From our finely ground grain to “Patrick”, our 250-gallon copper and wood still, and through our bottling and labeling process, each tour is a unique experience and guests are welcome to ask questions about any part of our operation.
Tours typically last between 25 and 30 minutes and no reservation is required. Monday through Saturday, tours are offered at 1, 3, and 5 PM, and on Sunday, we offer tours at 1 and 3 PM.

Modified: May 24, 2023