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Please direct all inquiries to Founder and Principal Distiller Christopher Ober.

BLACK BAND Distillery

Located inside a century-old building in the historic Warehouse District of Peoria, Illinois, BLACK BAND is a certified organic craft distillery producing award-winning spirits from some of the finest organic grains in the Midwest.

Principal Distiller: Christopher Ober

The Bar at BLACK BAND

Inside the award-winning BLACK BAND Distillery is The Bar at BLACK BAND, a relaxed restaurant experience with exceptional small plates, service and cocktails, all presented in a refreshingly different style of dining.

Executive Chef: Josh Adams

BLACK BAND Expressions

BLACK BAND’s award-winning spirits are artfully crafted from the finest organic grains in the Midwest. Through meticulous fermentation and distillation, these premium grains are transformed into a variety of expressions highlighting layers upon layers of uniquely complex flavor components.

Bourbon

Rye Whiskey

Gin

  • 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal 

  • Certified Craft Distilled Spirit Double Gold Medal

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Vodka

  • 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Medal

  • Certified Craft Distilled Spirit Bronze Medal

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Whiskey

  • 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Medal

  • Certified Craft Blended Spirit Best of Category

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Coffee Liqueur

Please direct all inquiries to Founder and Principal Distiller Christopher Ober.