Ross & Squibb Distillery

Overview of the Distillery

Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg brings together two centuries of local distilling tradition under one name. The distillery is particularly known for its rye-mash bills and high-rye bourbons and presents itself as a place where historical recipes and modern brand development meet.

History

The site's history goes back to 1809, when Isaac Dunn and Stephen Ludlow established a small distillery installation on what is now the campus. George Ross built Rossville Distillery at Tanner's Creek in 1847, and his rye whiskeys helped make Lawrenceburg an important distilling center. W.P. Squibb & Co opened in 1869 and further contributed to the area's reputation. During Prohibition, Rossville production was shifted to industrial alcohol to survive, and in 1921 George Remus purchased the nearby Squibb facility. After Prohibition, ownership changed, and in 2011 the site was acquired by MGP Ingredients. In more recent times, the name Ross & Squibb has been adopted to honor George Ross and William Squibb and to showcase the site's long heritage.

Raw Materials and Production

The production narrative focuses on classic mash bills with particular emphasis on rye and high-rye bourbon. The distillery highlights its work with acclaimed recipes developed through generations. An important local resource is water from the Great Miami Aquifer, which naturally filters through an underlying limestone shelf and, according to the text, reduces sulfur and iron content. Beyond these elements, many technical details about fermentation and distillation processes are not specified, but the messaging emphasizes the blend of historic craftsmanship and modern brand development.

Aging and Cask Types

There are no detailed descriptions of specific cask types or aging regimes on the pages reviewed, but the messaging emphasizes a tradition of aging rye whiskeys and bourbons as part of Lawrenceburg's craft heritage.

Whiskeys

The website presents the distillery as home to several brands carried by classic mash bills, with particular focus on rye whiskeys and high-rye bourbons. It refers to a brand page for specific labels; the reviewed pages focus primarily on history, tradition, and the company's position as a producer of renowned mash bills.

General Flavor Profile

The character is described as bold and spicy, linked to Lawrenceburg's rye tradition and the historic mash bills.

Spices are described as bold, spicy (spicy) — directly referred to as a "bold, spicy flavor" in connection with Lawrenceburg whiskeys.

Visit the Distillery

The distillery is currently not open to the public. Interaction with the public occurs primarily through external tastings and events where the Master Distiller represents the distillery. For those who wish to meet the team, participating in such external events is the option mentioned.

Philosophy and Craft

Ross & Squibb emphasizes honoring local distilling pioneers and maintaining a two-hundred-year tradition in working with mash bills. At the same time, there is communicated an ambition for continued innovation and development of new brands, with a focus on quality and craftsmanship.