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Wineries, distilleries and cideries in and near Madison, WI

Madison's craft drinks scene goes well beyond beer. There are small-batch distilleries on the east side, a bourbon farm north of town, a historic winery on the Wisconsin River and cideries pressing Wisconsin apples. Every place here was checked on its own website in November 2026. Tasting rooms often keep short hours in winter, so check before you drive, and bring a designated driver.

Checked against official sources · Updated November 2, 2026

Distilleries in Madison

  • Old Sugar Distillery, 931 E. Main St.: known for Queen Jennie sorghum whiskey, plus bourbon, brandy, ouzo and honey liqueur. The tasting room is open Thursday to Saturday, with Saturday tours at 1:30 p.m. booked online.
  • State Line Distillery, 1413 Northern Ct.: a cocktail lounge pouring its own coffee liqueur, rye, apple brandy and nocino, open every evening. Private tours by email.
  • Yahara Bay Distillers, 6250 Nesbitt Rd., on the southwest side: whiskey, gin, rum and vodka, with a cocktail bar Thursday to Saturday evenings; tours by appointment.
  • Awildan Distilling, 5353 Maly Rd., Sun Prairie: single malt whisky, genever, spiced rum, poitín and apple brandy, with cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, Wednesday to Sunday. Tours are paused during renovations.

Worth the drive: spirits

  • J. Henry & Sons, 7794 Patton Rd., Dane: a farm distillery known for its bourbon and rye, from a 92-proof small batch bourbon to cask-strength reserves. The tasting room is open Thursday to Sunday; farm tours with a tasting of four whiskeys run five days a week (reservations requested). Children are welcome on standard tours, and the tasting room is dog-friendly.
  • Dancing Goat Distillery, 909 Vineyard Dr., Cambridge: Limousin Rye, Stillman's Sonder, Berens brandy and Death's Door Gin, which is now made here. Tours are $10, or $20 with a guided tasting, booked on Tock; hours are posted weekly.
  • Wollersheim Winery & Distillery, Prairie du Sac: see below.

Wineries

  • Wollersheim Winery, Distillery & Bistro, 7876 State Road 188, Prairie du Sac: open daily noon to 5 p.m., with $15 guided tastings of five wines every half hour, a self-guided tasting kit, walking tours on select days (reservations required), and a distillery making brandy. Dogs are allowed in designated outdoor areas; tasting is 21+.
  • Cambridge Winery, 1001 S. Whitney Way, Madison: a tasting room with small plates, open Wednesday to Sunday. Its Cambridge event center is being sold, with events there through the end of 2026; the Madison tasting room stays open.
  • Drumlin Ridge Winery, 6000 River Rd., Waunakee: a tasting room six days a week (closed Tuesdays), with production tours by appointment.
  • Rock N Wool Winery, W7817 Drake Rd., Poynette: wines made only from Wisconsin grapes, plus a diner and bingo nights.
  • Botham Vineyards, Barneveld: this Driftless winery says its tasting room closes for good at the end of the 2026 season. It's open weekends in December (no pets), while the wine lasts.

Cider

  • Hidden Cave Cidery, 2500 N. Pleasant View Rd., Middleton: hard cider from Wisconsin apples, open Friday evenings and Saturdays, with makers markets on Saturdays and chef's table cider dinners.
  • Brix Cider, 119 S. Second St., Mount Horeb: a cidery with a farm-to-table restaurant, open Wednesday to Sunday, with ciders like Sun Dog and Troll Juice.

Prefer beer? See our breweries guide. For a classic Wisconsin cocktail, see supper clubs, and for a day out, day trips.

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