Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.

Private Event & Corporate Event Venue in DeKalb, IL | Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. Located at 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, IL, Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. is a family-owned estate distillery built on five generations of grain cultivation—a truly unique setting for private events, corporate functions, and group celebrations. ### Empty heading At Whiskey Acres, events unfold across three versatile spaces: a new 3,600 sq ft ADA-accessible Visitors Center seating approximately 80 for meals or 120 cocktail-style; a cozy Historic Tasting Room for up to 20 seated or 25 standing; and a Conference Room that supports groups of up to 12 with A/V amenities. For larger gatherings, the expansive four-acre lawn accommodates concerts, product displays, or overflow. Guests can enhance their event experience with guided tours ($12.50, includes 45–60 minute Seed-to-Spirit tasting) available every Friday through Sunday, featuring live music, rotating food trucks, and onsite cocktail service. Perfect For: - Rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations, milestone birthdays - Small wedding receptions, showers, and intimate private gatherings - Corporate off-sites, client appreciation mixers, product launches - Networking events, board meetings, workshops—plus seed-to-spirit tours Why Choose Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.: - Unique midwestern estate distillery setting with working farm and tasting programs - Multiple indoor/outdoor spaces—from cozy tasting room to spacious visitors center and lawn - Inclusive offerings: guest tours, cocktail options, live music and rotating food vendors - Flexible rental: conference room, tasting room, and full facility options with clear rates and hours - Convenient DeKalb location, event coordination support via email booking ([trish@whiskeyacres.com](mailto:trish@whiskeyacres.com)) Venue Features: - Visitors Center: 3,600 sq ft; 80 seated / 120 cocktail capacity; includes bartenders; rentals Mon–Thurs (rooms rent from $400 for first 2 hrs), Fri (9am-3pm), Sat (9am-1pm), Sun (9am-1pm and after 5:30pm) <br/> - Historic Tasting Room: seating for ~20 (25 standing); includes private bartender; available daily April–November ($200/2 hrs, $75/hr thereafter) <br/> - Conference Room: seats up to 12; includes A/V, high-speed Wi-Fi, conference phone; rates ~$150 for the first two hours <br/> - Outdoor Lawn: ideal for larger events, concert bookings, food trucks, product displays <br/> - Event Add‑Ons: farm tours, sampling tastings, rotating food trucks, live music events <br/> Book your next group gathering at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.—a one-of-a-kind farm-to-table event space rooted in craft whiskey, live experiences, and down-to-earth charm.