March
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Hunt Club Distillery
Hunt Club’s self-described “president, distiller, and toilet cleaner” Mark Schilling gives us the low-down on his brewing operation.
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Editor’s Note: Spring Forward
Indianapolis Monthly’s editor-in-chief waxes on the waning of winter and all the changes that come with a new season.
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Hotel Tango
COMBAT VETERAN Travis Barnes applies the discipline he learned in the Marines to distilling at the Fletcher Place operation he established in 2013. Nods to his proud military service are everywhere, from the phonetic name—the H in Hotel is for his wife, Hilary; the T in Tango represents Travis—to the canteen-inspired product packaging and the […]
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Taste Test: Hot Wings
These spicy poultry picks bring the heat—and the flavor.
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Day Trip: Indiana Maple Syrup Weekend
Look no further for the sweetest little trip you could ask for.
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8th Day Distillery
This husband-and-wife run distillery started from a desire to leave the corporate world behind, and now we can all enjoy their entrepreneurial spirits.
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West Fork Whiskey Co.
This distillery has a secret ingredient in their bourbon-focused products: brotherly love.
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March Best Bets
This month’s can’t-miss events.
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A Pedal Perfect Cycling Paradise
Tackle a scenic 250-mile rail trail in your own way.
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Oakley Brothers Distillery
Letting their Bourbon Country roots grow in Anderson, brothers Jerrad and Jason Oakley bring their Hell or Rye Water Bourbon, Flyover Whiskey, and other concoctions to thirsty Hoosiers who leave their distillery happy.
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Boone County Jail Distillery
This jailhouse distillery is full of spirits, from moonshine distilled on the premises to an ethereal presence who’s heard too many last calls to count.
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Treat Yourself At Commission Row
Cunningham Restaurant Group adds another jewel to their crown of must-visit Indianapolis eateries thanks to the fantastic menu at Commission Row.
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Four Finger Distillery
A distillery born of good humor and even better drinks. No matter what you’re after, you’ll appreciate the Four Finger’s great spirits.
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Would You Rather Have A Forest Nest Or A Design Dream?
If you’re after a large, light-filled home in the $1 to $1.5 million bracket, here are two distinctive possibilities.
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Travelers Point Distillery
Mel Lytton wants to make one thing clear: “We make our own damn bourbon,” he says, “and that’s it.”
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Partners In Crime
In 1900, Tazewell County, Illinois, farmer Samuel Moser murdered his wife and their three children. One of Indianapolis’ leading actors, Mark Goetzinger, grew up near the scene of the crime. Playwright Bennett Ayres and Goetzinger met decades ago at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Later, Goetzinger starred in Ayres’ play Lanista, and the two were looking […]
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Moon Drops Distillery Pours Sweet Moonshine And Farm-To-Glass Bourbon
Walking into this distillery tasting room, you immediately feel at ease. Black-and-white photos of Prohibition scenes line the walls. It’s comfortable, homey even, a great place to sit by the fireplace and sip some whiskey. Having only recently opened its doors, Moon Drops Distillery’s first whiskeys for sale are blends from a large industrial distiller. About […]
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The Early Riser Is A Brunch Cocktail To Be Reckoned With
This sweet and tangy citrus-forward cocktail is perfect when paired with a late breakfast or afternoon brunch on the patio. Bourbon gives it a depth of flavor, while the prosecco topper makes it an effervescent and whimsical little drink. How to make the Early Riser cocktail at home Makes two cocktails. Ingredients: 8 ounces crushed […]
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William Rose Distillery
Don’t let the high proofs turn you away from the deceptively smooth concoctions from one of Zionsville’s most exciting spots to grab a glass.
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Review: Nyla’s
Scott and Nyla Wolf bring sweet sentimentality to new steakhouse speakeasy.
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Some Of The Best Walking Trails To Hit This Spring
Three greenways offer the most pleasing springtime nature jaunts to boost your health.
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The Conventional Wisdom Behind Indy’s Convention Center Upgrade
The city recently broke ground on the sixth expansion of the Indiana Convention Center, which will add a massive new hotel and almost 150,000 square feet to the giant complex. Is it enough to hold off the pack of challengers yearning for a slice of Indy’s booming convention traffic?
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The Change That Made Me Fall Back In Love With Baseball
How a major league fan living in a town without a team fell back in love with baseball.
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The Pendleton Gem Serving Up The Flavors Of Italy
Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine is a worthy—and delicious—destination.
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The Pizza Joint Serving Up Sentimental Slice After Slice
Dionne Butler brings back his family’s beloved pizza to The Amp.
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AMA: Katy O’Brian, Actor
The Indy native, IU grad, and former Carmel cop is now a Hollywood actor co-starring in Love Lies Bleeding with Kristen Stewart, as well as a sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Twister coming this summer.
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A Perfectly Distilled Map Of Indiana’s Best Distilleries
Moonshine cocktails. Small-town speakeasies. Recipes passed down from generation to generation. Modern-day distilleries are all over the Hoosier map. Grab your designated driver and sip your way across Indiana’s highways and imbibe ways.
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Love At First Sip
To truly appreciate your drink, follow these simple tips recommended by the pros.
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Call It A Night
Built in the hills of the Brown County woods, Hard Truth Distilling Co. (418 Old State Rd. 46, Nashville, 812-720-4840) features a two-story craftsman-style overnight cabin made especially for the outdoorsy whiskey enthusiast. There, you can enjoy fine libations as you spot deer meandering the tree line. If that isn’t the perfect fusion of the great […]
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Saved By The Bell
An old brick schoolhouse languishing among the cornfields of Franklin once housed farm animals, had rain falling on the inside, and desperately needed some TLC. A Hoosier family by way of New York understood the assignment.
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Thanks for the Memories
After 17 years of making you smile, laugh, and (hopefully) think, I bid you a fond farewell.
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Shop Talk: Virginia Tile
A shiny new flagship tile showroom opens in Keystone at the Crossing.
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My Look: Idalia Wilmoth, Indiana University Professor
This Indy fashionista is serving lessons in more than how to put together a flashy, well-put-together look.