Bearded Wheat Distillery
Bearded Wheat Distillery brings a smaller-town, community-driven feel to the North Texas Trail. In Hillsboro, it offers a craft whiskey stop that feels approachable, local, and rooted in people rather than presentation.
That is what makes it work. The experience is welcoming without feeling generic, and the whiskey story still comes through clearly. Bearded Wheat is the kind of stop that reminds you a trail is at its best when it includes places that feel personal.
What to Expect When You Visit
Tastings of current and small-batch releases
A relaxed, welcoming tasting room
Live music and community-driven events on select days
Bottle sales available on site
210 E Franklin St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
Bearded Wheat Distillery is a community-rooted craft spirits destination in Hillsboro, Texas, on the Texas Whiskey Trail's North Texas Trail. With a welcoming tasting room, rotating small-batch releases, and live music events that draw locals and Trail travelers alike, Bearded Wheat offers one of the most personal whiskey experiences in North Texas. Located along I-35 between Dallas and Waco, it makes an easy stop for anyone exploring the Trail or looking for a genuine, people-first distillery experience.