BRUNCH & DISTILLERY TOUR (Thornton, IL)
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Let's meet for Brunch (order off the menu; NO separate checks or payment; CASH ONLY) - followed by a Tour of the Thornton Distilling Company in Lansing, IL.
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Tour tickets: $15 - purchase when we get there
## Discover 150+ Years of History
Step inside Illinois’ oldest standing brewery—established in 1857—and explore a legacy steeped in resilience, craftsmanship, and legend. From surviving a tornado in 1901 to dodging prohibition-era raids, Thornton Distilling Co. has stories to tell.
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## Tour Highlights
・Historic Cellar: Learn about early brewmasterJohn Bielfeldt and his 1850s brewing tradition.
・Artifacts Exhibit: View original photographs and relics from the mid-1800s.
・Artesian Well: Explore our limestone-filtered, subterranean well—perfect for group photos and a bit of mystery.
・Production Floor: Get a close-up look at how our award-winning Dead Drop Spirits are distilled.
・Guided Tasting: Enjoy a sampling of four handcrafted spirits following your tour (21+ only).
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We are cross-posting this on another site and capping the RSVPs at 15 total. One (1) guest is allowed.
We will expect you to join us for Brunch prior to the Tour!
Please be 99.9999% sure you can join us FOR BOTH BRUNCH AND TOUR before you RSVP. Thank you.