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Located in the heart of downtown Little Rock, Rock Town Distillery is a landmark in Arkansas history. Founded in 2010, it holds the distinction of being the first legal distillery to operate in the state since Prohibition ended in 1933. Known for its “grain-to-glass” philosophy, Rock Town utilizes Arkansas-grown ingredients to craft spirits that have garnered international acclaim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The story of Rock Town Distillery is one of reinvention and passion. Founder Phil Brandon<\/strong> was a fifth-generation Arkansan working as an engineer at Alltel Wireless when he was laid off during the corporate buyout by Verizon in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Faced with a career crossroads, Brandon decided to take a bold leap. Cashing in his savings and retirement, he pursued a lifelong interest in spirits. His goal was simple but ambitious: to put Arkansas on the map as a producer of world-class whiskey. In 2010, that dream became reality when Rock Town Distillery opened its doors, ending a dry spell for Arkansas manufacturing that had lasted nearly 80 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rock Town prides itself on being a true craft distillery. Their process is rooted in the agriculture of the Natural State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rock Town produces a diverse lineup of spirits, ranging from traditional whiskeys to flavored moonshines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The flagship spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A spicy and complex spirit for the rye enthusiast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An experimental line where Brandon plays with unique malted barleys to alter the flavor profile without changing the primary grain percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A collaboration born out of high demand. These bourbons are crafted using Rock Town’s specific recipes and Arkansas grains but are distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company in Kentucky to increase volume, then returned to Arkansas for aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rock Town has proven that Arkansas whiskey can compete on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rock Town is located in the SoMa (South Main) District<\/strong> of Little Rock. The facility features a full production floor, a barrel house, and a tasting room\/bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location:<\/strong> 1201 South Main Street, Little Rock, AR 72202.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tours:<\/strong> Guided tours are available, walking visitors through the entire process from grain milling to bottling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tasting Room:<\/strong> A full-service bar serving craft cocktails made exclusively with Rock Town spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Arkansas Bourbon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Arkansas Rye Whiskey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Flavor Grain Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Column Still Collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Spirits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>\n\n\nRock Town Winner\u2019s Circle 2026 Hits Arkansas Retail \u2014 Could This Be Connected to Rock Town\u2019s Kentucky Column Still Whiskey?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n
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