A K-State Favorite
Manhattan — home of Kansas State University — is about 90 minutes from our distillery. K-State fans, students (21+), and Manhattan residents have made Smoky Valley Distillery a popular weekend destination.
Getting Here from Manhattan
Take KS-18 W from Manhattan to Junction City, then head southwest on I-70 W briefly before connecting to KS-4 W toward Marquette. Alternatively, drive south through Salina and head west on KS-4. Both routes take about 1.5 hours.
Closest Retailers
The nearest retailers carrying our spirits are in Salina — about 65 miles from Manhattan:
- Brook's Liquor — full selection
- Cave Divers Liquor Store — all 10 spirits
Perfect for Game Day Weekends
Visiting Manhattan for a K-State game? Add a Saturday morning distillery visit to your weekend plans:
- Saturday Morning: Drive to Marquette (1.5 hrs) for a 10 AM guided tour
- Late Morning: Tasting and shopping at the distillery
- Afternoon: Head back to Manhattan in time for the game
- Tailgate with: A bottle of Bud & Dewey's or our Smoked Jalapeno Vodka for Bloody Marys
Beyond the Purple
Whether you bleed purple or not, Smoky Valley Distillery offers an experience that's uniquely Kansas. Our Kernza Whiskey is made with a grain developed at The Land Institute in Salina — a truly Kansas spirit. And our location in the historic 1919 COOP building gives visitors a taste of small-town Kansas charm that you won't find in Manhattan.