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EUREKA SPRINGS • ARKANSAS
BUTLER CREEK DISTILLING
Small-Batch Spirits Beside Railway Winery
Located in the wooded Ozark hills north of Eureka Springs, Butler Creek Distilling produces whiskey, moonshine, gin, rum and agave spirits at the same destination as Railway Winery.
OZARK CRAFT SPIRITS
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Butler Creek Distilling
EST. 2019 • EUREKA SPRINGS
WHISKEY • GIN • RUM
MOONSHINE • AGAVE SPIRITS
2019
Whiskey production began
Eureka Springs
Approximately eight miles north of town
Two Crafts
A distillery and farm winery at one destination
An Ozark Distillery with a Winery Next Door
Butler Creek Distilling is owned and operated by Greg and Vicki Schneider, the owners of neighboring Railway Winery. The two operations share a rural property along Highway 187, creating an uncommon Arkansas destination where visitors can explore both locally produced wine and distilled spirits.
The property sits along the route of the historic Missouri and North Arkansas Railway, between the Beaver Bridge area and Highway 62. Railway Winery describes itself as a small farm winery, while Butler Creek operates next door as a federally listed distilled-spirits producer.
Butler Creek began making whiskey in 2019 and has developed a varied lineup that moves beyond a single category. Its publicly listed products include clear and barrel-aged whiskey, rye moonshine, botanical gin, barrel-aged rum and blue-agave spirits.
At a Glance
- Owners: Greg and Vicki Schneider
- Established: Whiskey production began in 2019
- Location: Carroll County, Arkansas
- Companion business: Railway Winery
- Federal listing: Schneider Endeavors, Inc., doing business as Butler Creek Distilling
THE SPIRITS
Butler Creek Distilling Spirits
The official lineup spans several styles and proof points. Because Butler Creek produces in small batches, specific bottles and expressions may change or sell out.
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New Moon
A double-distilled, clear sipping whiskey made for traditional moonshine drinkers and cocktail use.
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Clawfoot Gin
A Prohibition-style gin made with two types of juniper, angelica root, coriander and lemon peel.
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Full Moon
A barrel-aged whiskey made from a high-rye bourbon mash and bottled at a full 101 proof.
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Harmon’s Mule Rum
A barrel-aged rum produced from molasses, cane sugar and honey.
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Rye Moonshine
Made from 80% rye and 20% malted barley and offered in both white and barrel-aged expressions.
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Blue Moon Agave Spirits
Double-distilled from 100% Weber blue agave and offered in both Silver and Reposado versions.
Availability note: Small-batch and limited bottles may appear in Butler Creek’s social-media posts before they are added to the official product list. Call ahead when searching for a particular expression.
Visiting Butler Creek Distilling
Location and Hours
Address:
4937 State Highway 187
Eureka Springs, AR 72631
Phone: (479) 244-7798
Email: [email protected]
Regular hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon–5 p.m.
November, February and March: Friday through Sunday, noon–5 p.m.
January: The property generally closes for its winter break.
Hours and bottle availability are seasonal. Verify directly with the business before making a special trip.
What to Expect
- Butler Creek distilled spirits
- Railway Winery wines
- Cocktails made with house spirits
- Arkansas craft-beer selections
- Deck and patio seating
- Bottles available for purchase when in stock
The published information promotes sampling and visiting but does not clearly advertise a fixed formal-tour schedule. Call ahead when a distillery tour is an important part of your plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butler Creek Distilling located in downtown Eureka Springs?
No. The distillery is approximately eight miles north of Eureka Springs on State Highway 187, between the Beaver Bridge area and Highway 62.
Does Butler Creek make more than whiskey?
Yes. Its official lineup includes moonshine-style whiskey, high-rye barrel-aged whiskey, gin, rum, rye spirits and Weber blue-agave spirits.
Can visitors buy Butler Creek bottles at the property?
The distillery promotes bottles for on-site purchase, although the available selection can change. Contact Butler Creek before visiting when you are looking for a specific product.
What is the Bootlegger 55 bottle shown in recent Butler Creek photos?
A 2026 Butler Creek photograph shows bottles labeled Bootlegger 55. Complete public specifications—such as its mash bill, age, proof and release size—were not available when this page was updated. Contact the distillery for current details.
Are Butler Creek and Railway Winery the same business?
They are companion operations owned by Greg and Vicki Schneider and located at the same property. Railway Winery focuses on wine, while Butler Creek Distilling produces distilled spirits.
A Distinctive Stop on Arkansas’s Craft-Spirits Map
Butler Creek adds variety to Arkansas distilling through a lineup that crosses multiple spirit categories. Its shared destination with Railway Winery also gives visitors an opportunity to experience two different Arkansas beverage traditions at one rural Ozark property.
Small production, broad experimentation and an unmistakably local setting make Butler Creek worth adding to an Arkansas distillery itinerary.
Editorial sources and verification
Information on this page was checked against the current Railway Winery and Butler Creek website, the Encyclopedia of Arkansas distilleries entry and the TTB distilled-spirits plant listing.
ArkansasLiquor.com is an independent editorial publication and is not affiliated with Butler Creek Distilling or Railway Winery.
Information last reviewed July 2026. Please enjoy Arkansas spirits responsibly. Must be 21 or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.