One Distillery.

Two centuries of mastery.

CRAFTED BY RENEGADE SPIRITS.

George Ross and William Squibb—two distilling pioneers who set the standard of mastery in whiskey making that we proudly uphold today. Ross & Squibb Distillery is a tribute to those trailblazers who distilled greatness into every glass, even when the odds were stacked against them.

History has always been distilled in Lawrenceburg.

From as early as 1809 to the days of Ross, Squibb, and Remus, our distillery has always been rich in both craftsman and craftsmanship. Here’s a quick timeline of how it all began and how we’ve gotten where we are today.

1809

1809

It was here where it all started. Isaac Dunn and Stephen Ludlow established a distillery at the northern end of the current Ross & Squibb campus. Two barrels per week, at best, were produced.
1847

1847

George Ross built Rossville Distillery where his remarkable ryes gained acclaim.
1869

1869

A New Distilling Era – W.P. Squibb & Co opens its doors near the former Dunn & Ludlow site, and is quickly recognized for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
1919

1919

With prohibition looming, Rossville Distillery begins producing industrial alcohol, a move that would sustain the company throughout the lean Prohibition years.
1921

1921

The Bootlegging Begins – The King of the Bootleggers, George Remus, purchases W.P. Squibb & Co. Distillery in his pursuit of the country’s finest bourbon reserves.
1933

1933

Surviving Prohibition, Rossville Distillery returns to its whiskey roots when it is purchased by Seagrams.
1937

1937

After being seized by the Feds during prohibition, the former Squibb Distillery finally falls back into non-FBI wanted hands when Old Quacker Co. takes possession.
2011

2011

MGP Ingredients purchases the distillery, and begins to acquire the sites of Lawrenceburg’s past distilleries, such as William Squibb’s.
2022

2022

Honoring Spirited Legends – The distillery is renamed Ross & Squibb Distillery to honor the two legends who not only distilled on our site, but also put Lawrenceburg on the whiskey map, George Ross and William Squibb.

Yesterday

A LAWRENCEBURG ORIGINAL.

When George Ross opened Rossville Distillery—now Ross & Squibb Distillery—on the banks of the Tanner’s Creek in 1847, it was one of Lawrenceburg’s first distilleries. It was the legendary ryes crafted by George Ross that drew in whiskey loyalists and other distilling enthusiasts. It didn’t take long for Lawrenceburg to grow into the whiskey capital of the world.

George Remus, a pharmacist turned opportunist, acquired the Squibb Distillery in 1921 to run his illegal bootlegging empire. The so-called King of the Bootleggers carefully crafted his “medicinal” bourbon here—which later became part of the Ross & Squibb Distillery.

Throughout Prohibition, the Ross & Squibb Distillery was one of the few able to withstand the trying times until America’s interest in whiskey returned.

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Today

TIME HONORED TRADITIONS, MASTERFULLY CRAFTED WHISKEY.

The Ross & Squibb Distillery was renamed in 2021 as a culmination and celebration of the mastery, artistry, and legacy that runs through each spirit today. Today, the revival of whiskey consumption has grown exponentially throughout America. So, too, has the appreciation for a master-crafted whiskey, grounded in the quality, character and traditions of the town it calls home.

A TOWN BUILT FOR WHISKEY.

Kentucky may be known for its bourbon, but no place does rye whiskey and high-rye bourbon better than Lawrenceburg. Aside from its prime trade location near the Ohio River, Ross & Squibb Distillery, and the distilleries that came before us, have benefitted from sitting atop a massive limestone shelf, which naturally filters the cold and pure water of the Great Miami Aquifer. These providential gifts lower the sulfur and iron content that negatively affect a whiskey’s taste, resulting in a bold, spicy flavor no other region can replicate.

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Tomorrow

THE SOUL OF 1847 LIVES ON.

As the craft cocktail revival continues to grow, Ross & Squibb will pioneer the way forward in distilling by crafting award-winning mash bills, introducing breakthrough brands and leading the industry in distilling mastery.

THE SOUL OF 1847 LIVES ON.

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