Holladay Distillery

Holladay Distillery, located in Weston, Missouri, is a bourbon producer with a legacy spanning over 160 years of American distilling heritage. Founded in 1856 by brothers Ben and David Holladay, the distillery was established around a rare limestone spring discovered during the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804, whose mineral-rich properties prove... d ideal for bourbon production. Ben Holladay, who later became known as the Stagecoach King and built a vast transportation empire connecting Missouri to the West Coasteventually acquiring the Pony Express and becoming the largest individual employer in the United States by 1864recognized the distillery's potential as a cornerstone business. Throughout its history, the operation evolved through multiple ownership transitions and name changes before becoming known as McCormick Distilling Company in 1942. In 1993, the distillery was acquired by Ed Pechar, Mike Griesser, and a group of private investors, who oversaw significant growth and portfolio expansion. In 2016, the company recommitted to its bourbon-making roots and reclaimed the Holladay Distillery name, honoring the vision of its founders while operating under the McCormick Distilling Company umbrella. The distillery's philosophy centers on the belief that bourbon is more than a tasteit is an experience encompassing the history of its creators, the character of its place of origin, and the craftsmanship embedded in barrel aging. Today, Holladay Distillery continues to produce bourbon and an expanded range of spirits, leveraging its distinctive limestone spring water and deep historical expertise to serve consumers seeking authentic American whiskey with genuine heritage and provenance.Read More