5 States with the Most Distilleries in the US

In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 states with the most distilleries in the US. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the American liquor market, the recent positive development for Bourbon distillers, and the rise of whiskey tourism, head to 20 States with the Most Distilleries in the US.

5. Colorado

Number of Distilleries in 2021: 75

Colorado has most certainly made its mark on the American brewing scene, so much so that the state is also home to the Brewers Association – the trade group that represents most of the craft breweries in the U.S. – and the Great American Beer Festival. But it doesn’t stop there. The Centennial State was also an early adopter of laws that favored a small-batch, craft distilling industry, and today, it ranks among the States with the Most Craft Distilleries in America.

However, Colorado’s high overall elevation, semi-arid climate, and wide temperature swings invite challenges for distilling and aging spirits.