A Journey from Grain to Glass

At Windows Distillery, every bottle we produce is crafted with intention and care. Each new flavor that emerges from our casks is the result of a meticulous process—where tradition meets innovation. We carefully select, blend, and age each batch, ensuring that every note of flavor has been thoughtfully developed and thoroughly tested. The result is a harmonious balance of taste and character in every bottle. This is our process:

Mashing & Fermentation

The mash and fermentation lay the groundwork for the spirit that we’re aiming to create. We start by milling grain to just the right texture, then mix it with water and heat it to unlock the grain’s natural enzymes. Fermentation follows, giving yeast the time it needs to break down the mash into alcohol and solidify the overall flavor that the liquor will have. Each wash is a mix of timing, and intuition that sets the tone for everything that comes next.

Stills

Stills are the vessel used to separate alcohol from water and impurities through heating and condensation. Which provide a distinct foundation for the flavor profile of each liquor, before it reaches the cask.

• Column stills hum continuously, delivering a clean, consistent base.
  
• Pot stills allow our distillers to make the artistic cuts—heads, hearts, tails—infusing complexity and artisan signature.
  
• We operate eleven stills from across four countries and five U.S. states, selecting the perfect one for each expression.
  

Casks

Barrels are more than containers; they’re a crucial step to infuse a natural flavor and scent to the liquor. We meticulously choose new American oak barrels, specifying toast levels and char depth, often double-barreling for complexity. Whether bourbon, rum, or gin, the timber’s origin and treatment deeply influence flavor and mouthfeel.

Smoke

Smoke is used in the pre-aging process, and is sometimes added as a finishing flourish to the flavor profile of each bottle. Once aging is complete, we expose select barrels to carefully chosen smoke to add layers without overpowering. It is a unique twist to the tradition of smoking the liquor before bottling. Through this post-distillation ritual, Windows spirits gain an enhanced flavor.

Water

Our proofing water is never an afterthought—it’s the final, essential step in bringing each bottle to life. We start with clean, municipal water, then carefully adjust its mineral content and pH to suit the character of the spirit. Once it’s just right, we introduce it slowly, allowing the water and spirit to come together over several weeks in cask. It’s a slow process, but one that preserves the integrity and subtlety of the flavor. Rushing it, in our view, only flattens something that should be full of depth.

Aging & Finishing

A spirit’s true identity is shaped in the barrel—and finalized with care. Aging is followed by finishing touches like smoke infusions or a secondary barrel resting. Each intervention is deliberate, fostering balance and unfolding character.

Why It Matters

At Windows Distillery, we avoid shortcuts. Our process is a fusion of science and creativity—where water is shaped, smoke is layered, stills are selected with purpose, and barrels serve as collaborators. The result isn’t just consistency—it’s authenticity: spirits that speak of place, process, and passion.

From grain to glass, every decision matters. Dive deeper with us—and taste the difference intentional craftsmanship makes.