Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Blaum Bros. Is a family owned and operated craft distillery in Galena, IL. Blaum Bros. Uses local grain from Jo Daviess County and produces handcrafted spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, gin...And many others. Blaum Bros. offers daily tours and tastings and has a gift shop and craft cocktail bar. Located in Galena on Highway 20 on the East side of town. Come try one of our specialty cocktails!
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  • Jack S
    Aurora, Illinois6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun tour! Awesome spirits!
    The Blaum distillery tour is one of my favorites - funny and informative at the same time. You can tell it’s a fun place to work!Keith was a great guide! The tasting was good - we walked away with 3 bottles - bourbon, gin and rye. The cocktails were amazing! The ryebrarian is my new fav!
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written September 11, 2023
  • idemom4
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Blaum Brothers has the Best Drinks!!
    The tour Dennis gave us was very interesting. The 3 samples were amazing. And the after tour drinks were delicious!! We also had fun with the circle string game.. We found a new local place for cocktails.. The place was very clean. Mar and Mike do a wonderful job!!
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 17, 2023
  • Sarah E
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Terrific Tour
    Dennis did a wonderful job providing a great tour. The tour was 47 minutes followed by a tasting. The time flew by. Dennis not only described bomb brothers, but he also did a fantastic job explaining the distilling process. And mentioned Mark, the Maine coon cat. The distillery was clean, and the bartenders were conscientious and attentive.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 30, 2023
  • David F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very Informative!
    Wes was a very friendly and informative guide. It was interesting to gain understanding if the distilling process. You also had a nice gift shop, from which we bought several items and a bottle of bourbon. If I have any constructive feedback, your parking was not adequate. I had to park across the street. Not a big deal. We had a great time. Well done, and thanks Wes!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 16, 2023
  • Julie G
    Round Lake, Illinois28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Couples Activity
    We ordered tickets online the morning before our tour, and arrived a half hour early to have a drink before the tour began. I would advise an early arrival because the bar did get very busy closer to the tour time. The vibe is comfy and funky, very casual and relaxed. The drinks were strong and delicious…just perfect flavors for the fall. The tour guide was entertaining and knowledgeable, with his comments lasting about 45 minutes, and ending in a tasting of the products. Totally worth the money and your time.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 22, 2023
  • osborneka
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour was top-notch and so interesting!
    We so enjoyed our tour with Gary. It was so incredibly interesting. We loved seeing the cat. The tour was awesome. We even enjoyed hearing Gary’s teaching stories after. So fun! I loved my Hellfyre vodka with the Bloody Mary mix. Amazing. We also loved our amazing drinks with Gema at the bar. Get the chocolate martini!!
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 7, 2023
  • Getaway52903091606
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place, friendly staff, nice shop, great tour!
    Great time and great tour of the facilities. Liked having a smaller group. Nice shop, my husband got some nice glen carin glasses. Nice people. We have done many tours in Kentucky and Tennessee, first one in Illinois and it was great!
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 11, 2023
  • James P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you love bourbon it is a must stop.
    Great bar area and really enjoyed the tour with Gary. Enjoyed talking to Gary after the tour, he was a great host and was very knowledgeable of the distilling process. Stick around and enjoy some great drinks after.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 15, 2023
  • Nicolas A
    Forest Park, Illinois2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing tour of the Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
    Was not sure when we booked the tour as to how it would be. Turns out the Blaum Bros. Distilling Company is amazing. The owners have taken a small space and used innovation to produce awesome product. Our guide Gary was knowledgeable and entertaining. He walked us through the distilling process and made every step interesting. And the best part was the tasting afterwards. Would highly recommend a visit to the Blaum Distillery next time you are in Galena.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 16, 2023
  • traci k
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun afternoon with friends and Mark the Cat
    We took the afternoon tour with Gary and it was FABULOUS! It was so informative and seeing how they took an idea and turned it I to a million dollar company and put their family first. Wonderful locations and such a cozy tasting room. 100% recommend this tour to everyone!
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 1, 2023
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W6873UWmichaels
Aurora, United States15 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
Dennis was our tour guide. He did a great job of speaking loud enough for the group to hear and slowly in explaining all great attributes for speaker. Must say however, he spent alot of time talking more about other distilleries he’s been too and enjoyed. This was my second time being at a distillery and Im sure everyone has their own spin and approach but seemed weird to not talk more about your own place. My wife and I are bourbon drinkers and the bourbon here was not good, the gin and other spirits we sampled tasted horrible and not to our liking. Not quite sure how you can lead a group talking about how other distilleries make their product then at the end give 3 bad samples- Would not recommend this place for drinking purposes if you actually enjoy bourbon
Written May 31, 2021
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Steve D
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Wife & I attended the tour with Gary this afternoon. WOW!!!! what a great tour, tasting & information overload. I would definitely recommend the $14/person tour fee, and grab a drink before that you can take with you on the tour. What an awesome "little" business who is kicking butt & taking names in the organic space of distilleries.
Written September 8, 2022
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quilter58
Chicago, Illinois22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
We enjoyed a Bloody Mary and Orange Whip at the bar with Lexi before our tour. . Our guide Dennis was both knowledgeable and entertaining. So happy to learn they use locally sourced grains and return byproduct to local farmers, and to see many local merchants serving Blaum Bros. liquor. Hellfyre vodka, IPA Gin, and straight Bourbon came home with us. These folks are clearly loving what they do and doing it right since their Oldfangled Knotter bourbon sold out in 1.5 hrs and is available now for over $1,000 a bottle!
Written August 2, 2022
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Abigail J
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
The distillery tour was so interesting and very fun and informative. Dennis was very knowledgeable and I'm amazed that they managed to pack that much information into 45 minutes. The group was small enough that it felt covid-safe and I loved that you could order a cocktail at the bar beforehand and take it with you on the tour. Tasting was a great little variety and the whole atmosphere of the place was very nice. Despite Dennis's humor and expertise, I also have to admit that Mark was the real star of the show. Do it!!!
Written January 19, 2022
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Madison L
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
My boyfriend and I had a really cool experience at this great distillery! The drinks at the bar were different (in a good way!) and delicious. The tour was reasonably priced, the tour guide Dennis was engaging, funny, and helpful, and the spirits we got to taste at the end of the tour were a good variety. I bought some gin for my dad that will make a great gift. Highly recommend a trip to Blaum Bros when visiting or passing through Galena. I enjoyed this experience more than the brewery and wine tastings combined! (Go on the tour and you'll understand the title of this review)
Written March 3, 2020
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Raymond C
Arlington Heights3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Family
This was my 2nd tour, and it was just as intetesting as the 1st a couple years ago. Our tour guide was great. My grandkids were with us and my 9 year old grandson had a blast "helping" the tour guide. Great place and great products.
Written March 1, 2021
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Hannah
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Couples
Stopped here on a week trip to Galena, IL. Wesley was our tour guide and gave us an hour long tour of the distillery for only $10. He was very knowledgeable, humorous, and kind. Just visiting for an hour you can see the type of homey vibes the place gives off. Once leaving, we kept saying how fun of a place it would be to work. Best part was the yummy samples at the end of the tour of course.
Written March 10, 2022
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Caitlin C
Arlington Heights, IL6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Couples
My husband and I took a tour of the Blaum Bros distillery this weekend and we were beyond impressed! Before the tour, we got amazing drinks at the bar and chilled in their waiting area. The tour itself lasted about 45 minutes and we both feel like we learned so much! At the end of their tour, we got to try their gin, bourbon, and hellfyre vodka (not for the faint of heart - it’s like drinking hot wings!) Dennis was an incredible guide and he really did a good job of personalizing his tour. He was very thorough and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Thank you again Dennis!
Written September 13, 2020
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Heartstotravel
Rochester, MN981 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
What should have been a fun, engaging walk thru the history of the distillery was instead a painful experience.

Donald struggled at times to finish his thoughts, or find the word or name he wanted.

We looked at each other half way in and would have left (in fact someone did just that) but figured wth. Might as well see what the samples were at the end.

Tour guides need to have energy and bring out the quirky and fun parts in a lively way.

Tour definitely not worth the $10 per person. Tour was sold out so if you are thinking of going I’d recommend booking in advance. We did last tour on a Saturday.

The bar area is nice, great cocktails and if you get one with the Hellfyre vodka you will for sure taste a bit of flame. But in a good way.
Written August 11, 2020
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Sorry that Donald had an off-day. We hope you come back to try us again. We are all trying to navigate through the changes we have put in place due to Covid. We hope you understand.
Written August 17, 2020
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Kristie L
Chicago, IL7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
I've done a number of distillery tours so I'm no stranger to them, nor to the science of fermentation and distilling, and yet Dennis was able to even teach this old dog some new things - and he did so with a killer sense of humor. A lot of places fall short by having a tour guide who is just reading off a script, but Dennis seems to truly know what he's talking about, so questions don't throw him off. Whether it's explaining the owners' love of movies and the film nerd references throughout the place or teaching about the charring of oak barrels, he made it all fun.

The spirits themselves also hold up. The unique way they infuse their gin was super interesting but made a very clean product that doesn't have a muddled flavor. The Hellfyre vodka has a special place on my heart, though. I loved that I was able to order a spicy Bloody Blaum made with it to enjoy during the tour.

What I'd love to see is perhaps a tasting flight on the bar menu and/or a higher priced tour allow us to sample all the delicious things you're cooking up.
Written June 19, 2021
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