Hermann Farm Distillery
Capturing the Spirit of Missouri
Our distillery is set on an historic farm in Hermann, Missouri, where German immigrants settled and built their lives.
In the 1840s, the Rasche family established their farm and small still site here where Hermann Farm Distillery sits today. We carry on their tradition of crafting spirits from local ingredients, with a focus on locally-grown grain aged in Missouri-made white oak casks.
Our distiller, Derek LeRoy, comes from a fermenting family himself — he grew up in the cellars at Hermannhof Winery where his dad, Paul, has been the winemaker for over 40 years. Derek earned a degree in viticulture and applies his deep knowledge and love of fermentation to the spirits he crafts today.
Closed for the Winter season. Visit us at Black Shire Tasting Room.
Portfolio
We offer a lineup of unique products, including:
Sophie’s Gin // American-style gin with blue juniper berries, elderflower, lavender, lemongrass, and lemon peel
Cask Finished Gin // Sophie’s Gin rested on used bourbon Missouri White Oak barrels
Rasche Rye // A High Rye aged three years in charred, Missouri oak & finished in spent Norton wine barrels. LIMITED RELEASE
Cask Strength Bourbon // 75% corn mash bill aged over four years in charred, Missouri White Oak then bottled directly from the barrel. SINGLE BARREL - 124.5 PROOF
Sour Cherry Whiskey // Light corn whiskey proofed with an all-natural cherry juice
Become a member of the Black Shire Spirit Society to receive a range of spirited benefits, from discounts on bottle purchases to invitations to exclusive events.
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“At heart, I’m a winemaker, so I focus on building complex flavor during fermentation and allow aroma and flavor to be prominent in my finished spirits.”
— Derek LeRoy