Indiana Insider Blog

Thirsty Thursday is the perfect excuse to enjoy a craft brew, artisan spirit or local wine on May 9, part of Visit Indiana Week. A fast-growing industry in the Hoosier State, Indiana establishments annually bring home national awards for their wines,... Read more

Tasty Tuesday will see discounts at restaurants and eateries around the state on May 7, as part of Visit Indiana Week. From burgers, tenderloins and steak to ice cream, pie and fro-yo, Tasty Tuesday will be a culinary celebration of the... Read more

While Indiana’s craft beer and wineries get well deserved attention, a growing number of entrepreneurs are quietly developing the Hoosier State’s craft spirits. One of the top new distilleries in Indiana is Oakley Brothers’ Distillery in Anderson.  After operating for... Read more

Indiana’s thriving artisan distilleries are worth raising a glass to — cheers! The seven Indiana distilleries below are favorites of locals and visitors alike. Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery 702 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis; 317-653-1806; hoteltangowhiskey.com Overview: U.S. Marine Corps veteran Travis Barnes launched... Read more

Because of changes in Indiana’s laws in recent years, both wineries and distilleries have begun to flourish as one of the state’s newest attractions. We recently had the chance to visit the French Lick Winery and the Spirits of French... Read more

The apple takes center stage year-round at Ash & Elm Cider Company. Wandering into this orchard of big apple flavors, I found myself entranced with the simplicity, richness and complexity of hard cider. Andréa and Aaron Homoya opened Ash &... Read more

One of Indy’s most prominent craft beer producers is branching out into the world of friendly spirits. Sun King Spirits, a showy 15,000-square-foot distillery/tasting room/food hall showplace, opened in July. The building cuts a dashing figure along the Monon Trail... Read more

Tastings Tuesday will see discounts at 38 Indiana wineries, breweries, cideries and meaderies on May 8. With discounts at 38 locations, Tastings Tuesday is a great day to get out and sample local beverages during Visit Indiana Week. A fast-growing industry... Read more

Day 2 of the Visit Indiana Week Road Rally saw the caravan visiting the Falls of the Ohio State Park, Huber’s Orchard and Winery (and Starlight Distillery), Indiana Caverns, New Albany, and Brooklyn and the Butcher. See photo highlights below: