This is the federally registered Distilled Spirits Plant known as Tom's Foolery. 

It is also Tom's barn.

At time of registration, it was only one of two registerd distilleries in Ohio.

The still and condenser are both antiques. 

They were producing distilled spirits for enjoyment over 100 years ago. 

We are discovering that very small copper stills like this produce an incredibly smooth spirit.  This is due to the high volume of copper relative to their small size. 

Amercans have missed enjoying small batch distilled spirits for decades, and I am glad to be part of America's rediscovery of this lost art and heritage.

Some traditions have not changed.  And I hope they never will.

The American white oak 53 gallon barrel, for example. 

This is still the best method for maturing distilled spirits.

Records.  Permits.  Fermantation vat. Apple Press.  Collection barrel.  Test bottles.  All part of operating a distillery. 

And a place to hang your shirt.

If the distillery is really small, it can all fit against one wall!!