ABOUT LETHERBEE
Letherbee is an independent distillery in Chicago, Illinois. With absolutely zero influence from outside investors or marketers, Letherbee's level of authenticity is second to none.
The range: Original Label Gin, Absinthe Américaine, Bësk, Fernet, twice-yearly Vernal and Autumnal gins, and seasonal cordials and aperitifs. Sold through retail and bar accounts across the United States and in Denmark, and shipped direct — see where to buy.
OUR STORY
Rewind to 2007: Brenton Engel is cooking moonshine in his basement. Two years later, his bootlegged "Illinois Joy" would create a cult following outside neighborhood bars and with restaurant cooks across the city. Brenton soon starts bartending (shout out to Lula Cafe) and working heavily with herbs and spices. Incorporating these botanicals into the home operation unlocked ideas for all-natural botanical spirits made in a new way, from a new perspective — free from corporate compromises.
Letherbee incorporated in 2011 and released its first spirits in 2012. It has never taken outside investment.
VISITING
The Letherbee distillery is a production facility and is not open to the public. There's no tasting room and we don't offer tours. To buy, order direct from our store or find us on a shelf near you.