Virtuoso Distillers

Last Updated October 06, 2015

Virtuoso Distillers was established in 2009 by Steve Ross, a former 2nd District St. Joseph County commissioner. He opened up shop in Mishawaka with the intention of using an “artisanal process” to make vodka.

Photo courtesy of 18Vodka.com

The distillery makes 18 Vodka, a drink named after the number of times it is distilled. The vodka is made from 100 percent American grown rye. Most other vodkas on the market are potato or wheat-based, but according to Steve rye has been enjoying renewed interest among beer brewers and whiskey drinkers.

Unlike many spirit products, the entire 18 Vodka production process – from grinding, to mashing, to fermentation, to distilling and bottling – is controlled by Virtuoso’s team of distillers at their Grape Rd location.

Virtuoso Distillers offers tours at their facility Wednesday through Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can purchase 18 Vodka directly at their facility and select restaurants, liquor stores, and bars throughout Indiana.