About

Litchfield Distillery, operated by Hardscrabble LLC, honors the 'Batchers' of early Northwest Connecticut farmers by distilling fine craft spirits from local wheat, corn, and barley grown in rocky terrain. They produce bourbon, vodka, gin, Founders Reserve, ready-to-drink cocktails, and offer single-barrel programs, embodying 'The Spirit of Hard Work' in Litchfield County, CT. Visitors can enjoy free tours and tastings to experience their philosophy firsthand.

Batchers’ Philosophy using local grains Single-Barrel Programs for retail and private customers Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Founders Reserve
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10-Year Badge Mixology Spirit hero image Mixology Spirit hero image Building Homes for Heroes bottle
What They Make
Bourbon
Litchfield Distillery Bourbon
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Vodka
Litchfield Distillery Vodka
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Gin
Litchfield Distillery Gin
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Founders Reserve
Premium reserve spirits
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Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Pre-mixed craft cocktails
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Awards
Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 (Bourbon) 2020
Double Gold, New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2019 (Gin) 2019
Upcoming Events
2025 Building Homes for Heroes Campaign
2025
Third Annual Building Homes for Heroes Bourbon Fundraiser supporting those who serve
Latest News

2025 Building Homes for Heroes Campaign; Mixology Spirits profiles (Kurt Delaney, Anastasia Vithoulkas-Persico, Tessa Kehoe); Craft Cocktails for the Holiday Season by Olivia Olsen