Where is Journeyman Distillery?

Journeyman Distillery is located in Three Oaks Michigan United States.

Where can I buy products from Journeyman Distillery?

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Journeyman Distillery

Q: What does Journeyman Distillery produce?

Journeyman Distillery produces or represents products such as artisanal gin, barrel-aged gin, American whisky (bourbon), grain-to-bottle, organic spirits, artisanal vodka, artisanal rum, artisanal amari and liqueurs.

Q: What raw materials does Journeyman Distillery use?

corn, wheat (Michigan wheat), rye, bilberry, organic cereals

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Journeyman Distillery.

Artisanal US producer based at the Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks, Michigan. Produces a grain-to-bottle range of organic, craft spirits, with labels including gin (including barrel-aged expressions) and bourbon whisky.

artisanal gin barrel-aged gin American whisky (bourbon) grain-to-bottle organic spirits artisanal vodka artisanal rum artisanal amari and liqueurs

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What to know about Journeyman Distillery

Type Distillery

Region Three Oaks , Michigan , United States

Products from 3

Grain-to-bottle production with attention to organic ingredients Field Gin: triple-distilled from 100% corn; Kosher and Gluten Free certified Bilberry Black Hearts: gin barrel-aged in new American white oak (6–12 months), double-distilled from 100% organic wheat Featherbone Bourbon: mashbill 70% corn / 25% wheat / 5% rye (organic ingredients indicated) and blended for batch profile Main site at the Featherbone Factory, Three Oaks (MI), with an additional facility 'The American Factory' in Valparaiso (IN)

Producer range

Producer range Journeyman Distillery

Spirit categories

artisanal gin barrel-aged gin American whisky (bourbon) grain-to-bottle organic spirits artisanal vodka artisanal rum artisanal amari and liqueurs

Representative products

Field Gin Bilberry Black Hearts Barrel Aged Gin Featherbone Bourbon

Raw materials

corn wheat (Michigan wheat) rye bilberry organic cereals

Casks and ageing vessels

new American white oak

Distillation and production

Production method

Grain-to-bottle production with different techniques depending on the product: triple distillation for some gins, double distillation for others, and typical distillation for whiskies; blending and batch profiling applied to some whiskeys.

Distillation

Varies by product: for example Field Gin is triple-distilled from 100% corn; Bilberry Black Hearts is double-distilled from 100% organic wheat; Featherbone Bourbon uses typical bourbon distillation and is assembled/blended for batch profile.

Ageing

For barrel-aged labels, maturation in casks is employed: Bilberry Black Hearts is matured in new American white oak for about 6–12 months; the whiskies are aged in wood casks following bourbon style.

Producer history Journeyman Distillery

Production is rooted in the repurposing of the former Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks (MI). Journeyman established itself as a craft distillery that emphasizes grain-to-bottle practices and the use of organic/local raw materials, expanding its portfolio to include gin, vodka, rye and bourbon whisky.

Production philosophy

Focus on grain-to-bottle craft production, use of organic ingredients where specified, and maturation techniques that highlight the relationship between botanicals and wood. The brand is oriented toward ingredient transparency and experimentation (e.g. barrel-aged gins).

Territory

Main site: The Featherbone Factory, Three Oaks, Michigan (USA). Also present with 'The American Factory' in Valparaiso, Indiana (USA).

Awards and recognitions

Featherbone Bourbon: Platinum Medal – 2023 ASCOT Awards; 93 points – Melbourne International Spirits Competition 2022; Gold Medal – 2021 ASCOT Awards; 90 points – Beverage Testing Institute; mentioned in international lists such as '10 Great Bourbons Distilled Outside of Kentucky' (Forbes).