Carla Knapp
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Of all the local distilleries I’ve tried, 8th Day is my favorite. They have spectacular spirits and an amazing seasonal cocktail menu!
After I tried their products for the first time at the Yelp Totally Bazaar, I had to plan a visit to their bar and bottle shop. I just wish it wasn’t so far off the beaten path. The big, industrial space near the Circle City Industrial Complex is a great place to unwind with a drink, but beyond a handful of artist studios and the Indy Winter Farmers Market, there really isn’t much around that would draw you to the area otherwise.
Despite that, it was still a busy scene on a Saturday evening. We found a spot at the bar and chatted up the bartenders while they made us a couple cocktails — watching them mix everything up is half the fun! They were very friendly, knowledgeable about their products and happy to share the back story of 8th Day. I’m typically a bourbon drinker, and theirs is exceptionally smooth. That combination with their great variety of house-made simple syrups really made these drinks stand out.