Indie Ohio Whiskey Producer Middle West Increases Capacity Tenfold With Completion of Massive Distillery Expansion
Middle West announced it finished expanding the distillery, making it one of the largest independent bottlers in North America. (Photo: Middle West)
On Monday, the Columbus, Ohio distillery Middle West Spirits announced the completion of a massive, 75,000-square-foot building expansion with additional grain processing and bottling facilities, multiplying its production capacity by 10. These newly completed facilities make Middle West one of the largest independent distillers in North America from a production capacity standpoint.
“Along the journey of our own whiskey making development and growth, we have collaborated with partners at every stage and size of the process, from testing to full-scale commercial production,” Middle West head distiller and CEO Ryan Lang said in a news release. “Now that our expansion is complete, we are excited to continue these partnerships and help more fellow distillers by assisting with all aspects of whisky-making while we continue growing and innovating our own brands.”
Middle West claims the expansion provided the local community of Columbus more than its fair share of economic benefits and has tripled the distillery’s number of employees. The brand also said it intends to hire more staff in 2024, bringing more jobs to the Short North District.
About Middle West Spirits
Middle West touts its purpose as “elevating the distinctive flavors of the Ohio River Valley,” and the brand releases spirits that celebrate its roots. The brand claims it uses Ohio grains and controls every aspect of the production process for its whiskeys.
Middle West currently has a portfolio of 15 spirits and is no stranger to collaborating with other companies in developing distinctive projects. Some of the companies known to work with Middle West include Vendome Cooper & Brass Works and Speyside Bourbon Cooperage.
The whiskey brand joined forces with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to release a Whiskey & Pecan Ice Cream in 2011. Middle West’s four-grain bourbon finished in Solera sherry casks received a score of 7 at Whiskey Raiders, and you can read the review here.
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