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American Distilling Company
Founded
1894
Region
Illinois, USA
Status
Closed
Production type
Blended Whisky,
Bourbon Whiskey
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The American Distilling Company was a large producer of bourbon, rye and other spirits, and is located in Pekin, Illinois. The distillery was closed in 2009 by then owners, MGP Ingredients. Despite re-opening the following year, the plant no longer produces whiskey after it was acquired by the Illinois Corn Processing company to distil industrial ethanol.
In its time the distillery produced a number of notable American whiskey brands, including Bourbon Supreme, American Pride, Old American and Guckenheimer.
Illinois Corn Processing LLP
1301 South Front Street
Pekin
IL 61555
USA
1892
1894
1928
1933
1938
1951
1954
1980
2002
2009
2010
American Distilling Company is founded in Pekin, Illinois with Everett Wilson as its president.
American Distilling Company distillery opens at 1301 S Front Street.
American Commercial Alcohol Corporation is formed after company merges with David Berg Industrial Alcohol Co and S.M. Mayer Alcohol Co.
American Commercial Alcohol Corporation changes its name to American Distilling Company after Prohibition is repealed.
Everett Wilson dies, aged 77.
Bourbon Supreme brand is introduced.
A fire and explosion at the distillery kill three workers and injures more.
Distillery is acquired by Midwest Grain Products.
Midwest Grain Products changes name to MGP Ingredients.
Distillery is closed.
Distillery re-opens as an ethanol plant under ownership of Illinois Corn Processing Co.
Former brands
Bourbon Whiskey
