Seven Troughs Distilling
Overview of the Distillery
Seven Troughs Distilling is a small craft distillery located in Sparks, Nevada. They produce moonshine, rum, vodka, gin, and bourbon in small batches and highlight the use of local grain varieties. The distillery's name draws on the Seven Troughs Mining District's history, and the production is described as rooted in a mid-19th-century fermentation and distillation process.
History
The name Seven Troughs points back to a brief but notable chapter in Nevada's mining history. Gold was found in the area in 1905, and in 1907 four mining camps emerged that formed the Seven Troughs Mining District. Between 1908 and 1921 significant quantities of gold were extracted, but in the 1920s the towns began to be depopulated, and in 1940 mining and ore processing activities ceased. The distillery's name honors this local history, and the company ties its spirits to Nevada through ingredients and storytelling.
Ingredients and Production
The production approach is based on local ingredients and small batches. The distillery uses corn and barley from Yerington and Gardnerville in Nevada and indicates that it works with a mid-19th-century fermentation and distillation method. Seven Troughs produces several types of spirits — moonshine, rum, vodka, gin, and bourbon — and emphasizes craftsmanship, small production runs, and collaboration with local talent. There are no details available about the malting method, the number of stills, or the precise distillation parameters.
Aging and Barrel Types
Bourbon is part of the distillery's program, and as the company notes, bourbon undergoes aging as part of the production. There is no further information about the barrels, the origin of the oak, or aging times.
Whiskies
The range includes a number of craft spirits: moonshine, rum, vodka, gin, and bourbon. Production is presented as small-batch and based on local grain varieties from the surrounding area. Each spirit is tied to a story about Nevada, and the distillery highlights both craftsmanship and local contributions as recurring features of the range.
General Flavor Profile
Visit the Distillery
The distillery has a tasting room and normally offers specialty tours and tastings by appointment. Currently the distillery is in the process of moving, which is why distillery tours are not available and the tasting room is listed as temporarily closed. Visits are arranged by contacting via phone or email; opening hours are otherwise listed as Friday–Sunday 11:00–18:00.
The stated hours are Fri 11:00 - 18:00; Sat 11:00 - 18:00; Sun 11:00 - 18:00 (tasting room listed as temporarily closed due to moving).
Philosophy and Craftsmanship
Seven Troughs emphasizes local roots and traditional craftsmanship: they use local grain varieties, work in small batches, and employ a historic fermentation and distillation method. The products are linked to Nevada's history, and the distillery emphasizes quality through small-scale production.