Bully Boy Distillers
Overview of the Distillery
Bully Boy Distillers is located in Roxbury, Boston, and is a small craft distillery that produces whiskey and bourbon alongside gin, rum, vodka, and a homemade Amaro. The facility houses two commercial stills and a pronounced focus on small-scale development and raw material control, most recently through growing and milling their own corn for bourbon.
History
Early in its history, Bully Boy operated on a very small scale with references to a five-gallon copper pot-still distillation. It has since grown into a commercial setup in Boston, where production today takes place on two larger stills. In 2017, the distillery began growing and milling its own corn with the aim of creating a bourbon based on its own ingredients. This venture marks a shift toward greater control over the supply chain while the company has maintained a broad portfolio of spirits.
Raw Materials and Production
Production takes place on two stills: a 150-gallon Kothe, used for gin, and a 750-gallon Christian Carl, used for other spirits. The working method is characterized by small-scale craftsmanship and strict sensory control; every drop is evaluated by smell and taste prior to bottling. Since 2017, Bully Boy has grown and milled its own corn to distill bourbon, bringing the raw material work closer to the finished product. The combination of specialized smaller stills, own ingredients, and ongoing sensory selection defines their production practices.
Whiskeys
The range primarily includes American whiskey categories—both bourbon and straight whiskey—alongside a number of other spirits. On the website, American Straight Whiskey, Bottled in Bond Bourbon, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and an Experimental Series Bourbon are listed. These whiskeys sit alongside the distillery's gin, rum, vodka, and a homemade Amaro, illustrating a balance between classic American whiskey forms and experimental product development.
| Whiskey | Type / Series | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Straight Whiskey | American Straight Whiskey | |
| Bottled in Bond Bourbon | Bourbon | |
| Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Bourbon | |
| Experimental Series Bourbon | Bourbon | Limited |
Visit the Distillery
The distillery offers guided tours, which can be booked online via their distillery tours page (the service is listed as 'Powered by AnyRoad'). Gift cards for tours are also sold. The distillery also runs a cocktail bar with regular hours Thursday to Sunday. Tours must be booked via the booking page, and contact information is provided for further inquiries.
The stated opening hours are Cocktail bar: Thursday 5-10pm; Friday 5-10pm; Saturday 1-10pm; Sunday 1-6pm.
See times and book a visit.
Philosophy and Craft
Bully Boy prioritizes craft and raw material control: every distillate is evaluated sensorially, and the company has invested in growing and milling its own corn for bourbon. The focus is on quality on a small scale and on experimenting with products rather than mass production.