Doc Howard's Distillery
Hand-Crafted Ohio Whiskey, rum and Bourbon-Style Spirits
Award-Winning Maple Whiskey & Corn Whiskey
2023 Winner – Spiced Rum
2023 Winner – Corn Whiskey
2023 Winner – Hot Poker Whiskey
Our Spirits
Tribute Whiskey
This whiskey is full of bourbon flavor. We use our innovative process to get this great bourbon flavor in a short amount of time. We maintain traditional methods for the rest of the process as a “tribute” to whiskey before prohibition watered it down. 75% corn with unmalted rye and malted barley making up the rest.
Doc’s Favorite Whiskey
This one is Doc’s favorite. It is 52% rye and 48% malted rye with the usual long, slow mashing, and fermentation to extract the full flavor profile of the rye. Then Doc carefully collects and adjusts the spirits according to taste. This spirit is full of spice and rye flavor.
Kilted Whiskey – Scotch Style
This whiskey is made from smoked malted barley, most of the smoky flavor comes from local hickory wood. This is a single malt whiskey made in the Scottish tradition and bottled at 40% ABV. If we made this in Scotland we could call it Scotch.
Tribute Whiskey
This whiskey is full of bourbon flavor. We use our innovative process to get this great bourbon flavor in a short amount of time. We maintain traditional methods for the rest of the process as a “tribute” to whiskey before prohibition watered it down. 75% corn with unmalted rye and malted barley making up the rest.
Doc’s Favorite Whiskey
This one is Doc’s favorite. It is 52% rye and 48% malted rye with the usual long, slow mashing, and fermentation to extract the full flavor profile of the rye. Then Doc carefully collects and adjusts the spirits according to taste. This spirit is full of spice and rye flavor.
Tribute 40
This whiskey is full of bourbon flavor. We use our innovative process to get this great bourbon flavor in a short amount of time. We maintain traditional methods for the rest of the process as a “tribute” to whiskey before prohibition watered it down. 75% corn with unmalted rye and malted barley making up the rest.
Kilted Whiskey – Scotch Style
This whiskey is made from smoked malted barley, most of the smoky flavor comes from local hickory wood. This is a single malt whiskey made in the Scottish tradition and bottled at 40% ABV. If we made this in Scotland we could call it Scotch.
Tribute 40
This whiskey is full of bourbon flavor. We use our innovative process to get this great bourbon flavor in a short amount of time. We maintain traditional methods for the rest of the process as a “tribute” to whiskey before prohibition watered it down. 75% corn with unmalted rye and malted barley making up the rest.
Hot Poker Whiskey
Doc blends his Tribute40 Whiskey with the sweet taste of natural cinnamon sticks.
Corn Whiskey
This whiskey is over the top with corn flavor. It is of course 100% corn. The extra smooth taste comes from long slow mashing and fermenting. Doc collects only the best parts of the spirits from the still to assure a hearty corn flavor.
Hot Poker Whiskey
Doc blends his Tribute40 Whiskey with the sweet taste of natural cinnamon sticks.
Corn Whiskey
This whiskey is over the top with corn flavor. It is of course 100% corn. The extra smooth taste comes from long slow mashing and fermenting. Doc collects only the best parts of the spirits from the still to assure a hearty corn flavor.
Maple Flavored Whiskey
When Doc was experimenting with bourbon made with wheat instead of rye he created this Maple Whiskey. He thought the whiskey needed a little more flavor so he added some pure maple syrup. He didn’t think much about it until one day a close friend with a very well developed preference for Irish whiskeys tried it and was amazed at how much he liked it. Doc concluded that if the Maple Whiskey was good enough for Bob then it’s good enough to sell!
Golden Rum
Doc starts with cane sugar and molasses to create a golden rum. Then he infuses the rum with natural oak flavors. This allows us to keep the traditional rum flavor and yet keep it light.
Spiced Rum
This rum starts out with cane sugar and molasses, just like our Golden Rum. Then all natural whole spices are added to create a spiced rum unlike any other on the market. This flavorful and sweet rum is a perfect balance of flavors for any cocktail or drink.
Maple Flavored Whiskey
When Doc was experimenting with bourbon made with wheat instead of rye he created this Maple Whiskey. He thought the whiskey needed a little more flavor so he added some pure maple syrup. He didn’t think much about it until one day a close friend with a very well developed preference for Irish whiskeys tried it and was amazed at how much he liked it. Doc concluded that if the Maple Whiskey was good enough for Bob then it’s good enough to sell!
Golden Rum
Doc starts with cane sugar and molasses to create a golden rum. Then he infuses the rum with natural oak flavors. This allows us to keep the traditional rum flavor and yet keep it light.
Spiced Rum
This rum starts out with cane sugar and molasses, just like our Golden Rum. Then all natural whole spices are added to create a spiced rum unlike any other on the market. This flavorful and sweet rum is a perfect balance of flavors for any cocktail or drink.
Our Story
With equal parts science and art, over the years Doc Howard’s distillery has hand-crafted the just-right mix of locally sourced ingredients. Then Doc uses slow mashing, fermentation, distillation, custom purification and aging to produce flavorful whiskeys and rums. Fresh ingredients include corn, wheat, barley and rye, and a dash of spicy and sweet, including cinnamon sticks, cloves, pure maple syrup, cane sugar and molasses.
Where to Buy
The seven varieties of whiskey and two types of rum are available by the bottle at 13 stores throughout Northeast Ohio, including Giant Eagle stores in Lyndhurst, Madison, Chardon, Willoughby, Geneva, Painesville and Mentor-on-the-Lake; World Wine & Liquor in Mentor; Shoregate Beverage in Willowick; Fairport Harbor Beverage; Grumpy Grandpa in Ashtabula; Green Road Liquor in University Heights; and Silver Spirits in Akron. Not all locations carry our entire line of spirits. If you are shopping at your favorite store and don’t see the products, be sure to ask the owner or manager why not.
Crafting Local Libations Since 2016
2 Award-Winning Spirits
9 Premium Spirits – 7 Whiskeys & 2 Rums
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Doc Howard’s Whiskey Distillery
Local distillery using locally sourced ingredients. 7 whiskey varieties and 2 rums. Founded 2016.
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Doc Howard’s Distillery is part of the Ohio Distiller’s Guild Ohio Distillery Trail. Celebrate all that Ohio distilleries have to offer on the Ohio Distillery Trail! Ohio distilleries make international award-winning whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, and more. Visit each distillery and check in to earn points. Redeem those points for prizes. Ohio distilleries offer tours, tastings, cocktail bars, full restaurants, and plenty of other experiences, meaning there is something for everyone on the Ohio Distillery Trail!
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