# Smoky Valley Distillery

> Handcrafted, award-winning small-batch vodka, bourbon, and whiskey in Marquette, Kansas. Family-owned craft distillery with tours, tastings, event venue, and lodging. Our Rye Single Barrel Whiskey was named Best of Kansas at the 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition.

## Business Information

- **Name:** Smoky Valley Distillery
- **Address:** 105 N. Washington, Marquette, Kansas 67464
- **Phone:** (469) 496-1458
- **Email:** Info@smokyvalleydistillery.com
- **Website:** https://smokyvalleydistillery.com
- **Hours:** Thursday & Saturday 10am–5pm, Friday 10am–6pm (appointments available other times)
- **Founded:** January 2020
- **Owners:** Stan and Michele Von Strohe (son Shane in operations)

## Products (12 Spirits)

### Vodka (40% ABV, 750ml)
- [Premium Vodka](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/premium-vodka) — 100% corn, smooth finish, gluten-free
- [Wild Plum Vodka](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/wild-plum-vodka) — Natural plum infusion
- [Smoked Jalapeno Vodka](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/smoked-jalapeno-vodka) — Hickory-smoked bottle, jalapeno infused
- [Lingonberry Vodka](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/lingonberry-vodka) — Swedish-inspired lingonberry infusion
- [Pickle Vodka](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/pickle-vodka) — Dill-flavored, perfect for Bloody Marys

### Bourbon (750ml)
- [Straight Bourbon](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/straight-bourbon) — 45% ABV, aged 2-4 years in small barrels
- [Bud & Dewey's Wheated Bourbon](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/bud-and-deweys) — 45% ABV, best seller, wheat/corn/malt mash bill
- [Smoked Straight Bourbon](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/smoked-straight-bourbon) — 45% ABV, hand-smoked with culinary smoker
- [High Rye Single Barrel Bourbon](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/high-rye-single-barrel-bourbon) — 35% ABV, bold spice-forward
- [High Wheat Single Barrel Bourbon](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/high-wheat-single-barrel-bourbon) — 45% ABV, soft and approachable, 58% corn/37% wheat/5% malt, honey butterscotch

### Whiskey (45% ABV, 750ml)
- [Kernza Whiskey](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/kernza-whiskey) — Made with Kernza perennial wheat; one of only two distilleries in the world using this grain
- [Rye Single Barrel Whiskey](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits/rye-whiskey) — 82% rye, 12% corn, 6% malt mash bill. **Best of Kansas — 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition**

## Services & Pricing

- **Tastings & Tours:** $10/person, 30-45 minutes, groups of 1-10, by appointment (Thu-Sat). Book at https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/tastings-and-tours
- **Wedding & Event Venue:** 60-seat main room + 140-seat venue with 15×30ft stage, full-service bars. Hosts weddings, micro weddings, receptions, parties, concerts, corporate events. https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/venue
- **Lodging:** Preston House sleeps 11 guests, walking distance to distillery. Book via AirBnB. https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/lodging
- **Retail:** Available at 16 Kansas locations. Full list at https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/where-to-buy
- **Merchandise:** Etched logo tasting glasses ($16.95), Old Fashioned glasses ($19.95), engraved copper mule mugs ($19.95), Eli Mason cocktail cherries ($19.95), and embroidered hats — structured caps ($24.95) and rope caps ($29.99) in multiple colors. Order online with weight-based US shipping (from $6.95) or free tasting-room pickup, or buy in person in Marquette. https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/merchandise
- **Distribution:** Vintegrity (913-859-9441)

## Key Pages

- [All Spirits](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/our-spirits)
- [Tastings & Tours](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/tastings-and-tours)
- [Venue](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/venue)
- [Events](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/events)
- [Lodging](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/lodging)
- [Recipes](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/recipes)
- [Blog](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/blog)
- [Where to Buy](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/where-to-buy)
- [Merchandise](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/merchandise)
- [Contact](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/contact)
- [Our Story](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/about/our-story)
- [Our Process](https://smokyvalleydistillery.com/about/our-process)

## Location & Directions

Located in downtown Marquette, Kansas in the historic COOP building (built 1919). No direct competitors within 60 miles. Central Kansas location accessible from:
- Salina: 25 miles (30 min)
- McPherson: 35 miles (40 min)
- Hutchinson: 60 miles (1 hr)
- Great Bend: 65 miles (1 hr)
- Wichita: 90 miles (1.5 hrs)
- Manhattan: 95 miles (1.5 hrs)
- Kansas City: 180+ miles (3 hrs)

## What Makes Us Unique

1. **Kernza Whiskey** — One of only two distilleries in the world using Kernza perennial wheat (developed by The Land Institute in Salina, KS)
2. **Flavored Vodka Line** — Wild Plum, Smoked Jalapeno, Lingonberry, and Pickle vodkas with no artificial flavoring
3. **Small-Barrel Aging** — 10-gallon barrels (vs industry standard 53-gallon) for accelerated flavor development
4. **Kiowa Aquifer Water** — Naturally sandstone-filtered water from local aquifer
5. **Preston House Lodging** — Only Kansas distillery with its own nearby overnight accommodations (walking distance, not on the distillery grounds)
6. **Historic Venue** — 140-seat event space in a 1901 building with live music
7. **Kansas-Sourced Grains** — All grains from local Kansas farmers