About Driftless Glen Distillery
Driftless Glen Distillery sits on the banks of the Baraboo River in downtown Baraboo, at the edge of Wisconsin's Driftless Area. Founders Brian and Reneé Bemis built it around whiskey: the team distills and barrels every day, using Midwest grain and Driftless water, on a 44-foot column still and a one-of-a-kind pot still. More than 11,000 barrels have been filled so far, and the lineup has grown to about two dozen spirits, including bourbon, rye, gin, brandy and vodka.
Tours run Thursday through Sunday, starting on the hour, and last about 45 minutes. They cost $20 per person, are limited to 10 guests each, and are for ages 21 and up. The walk starts with olive oil and balsamic samples, moves between several buildings and ends with a taste of five Driftless Glen spirits and a tasting glass to take home. The route is wheelchair accessible but involves standing for the whole tour. Book through the Tours link on their website, not the restaurant booking; larger groups should call.
The restaurant and bar serve lunch from 11 to 3, appetizers through the afternoon and dinner from 5 until close, with a menu that leans on the house spirits: bourbon ramen, bourbon barbecue wings and ribs, brandy-glazed salmon, steaks and bourbon bread pudding. Flatbreads, salads and a kids menu are served all day. Reviews and photos on their site show a riverside patio.
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm is on the north edge of Baraboo off the Highway 12 bypass, about 10 minutes away. In its summer season, a lavender wagon tour in the afternoon pairs well with dinner by the river.
What to do
- Take a 45-minute distillery tour with a five-spirit tasting, Thursday–Sunday
- See the 44-foot column still and the pot still
- Have lunch or dinner overlooking the Baraboo River
- Order from the kids menu for younger family members
- Pick up a bottle of bourbon or rye to take home
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Restaurant and tours year-round; tours Thursday through Sunday
- Hours
- Tours as posted on their website (2026): Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., on the hour; no tours Monday–Wednesday. Restaurant lunch 11–3, dinner from 5 p.m.
- Admission
- Tours $20 per person, paid on arrival (as posted on their website, 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Accessibility
- Tours are wheelchair accessible but cover several buildings and require standing throughout
- Reservations
- Recommended for tours (10 guests per tour); book tours separately from dining
Tips for your visit
- You must be 21 or older to take the tour
- Book the tour under Tours, not Restaurant Dining, on their website
- Groups larger than 10 should call to arrange a tour
- Plan a designated driver before you head out
Pair it with a lavender farm
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm · about 10 minutes away
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm is about 10 minutes away; in summer, visit the lavender in the afternoon and end with dinner by the river.
Getting there
Questions
How much is a distillery tour?
Their website lists $20 per person, paid on arrival, with five spirit samples and a tasting glass included.
Can kids come along?
The tour is 21 and over, but the restaurant has a kids menu.
Is the tour accessible?
Yes, it is wheelchair accessible, though it moves between buildings and involves standing the whole time.
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Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
