Verdi Local Distillery

Apple whiskey was the first result that convinced the people behind Verdi Local Distillery to keep experimenting. What began with beer making, marinades and an interest in flavor developed into small batches of spirits shared with friends, then a business in the owners’ own community.

Jeremy Baumann is identified as the owner in independent local reporting and in Washoe County’s craft-distillery licensing record. The business describes itself as a small husband-and-wife team. Its tasting space is on Old Highway 40 in Verdi, west of Reno, rather than in a large industrial visitor complex.

From a hobby to a hometown distillery

The company’s account traces its early apple whiskey to inspiration from Martinelli’s. Cinnamon, berry and lemon experiments followed as the makers explored combinations beyond the first batch. Friends helped build out the eventual distillery space, including a patio for gatherings.

Independent reporting dates the opening to August 2014 and describes the apple-cinnamon whiskey that helped establish the business. That report also focuses on the unusually small scale of the operation, where visitors can meet the people making the spirits and see the place where the work happens.

Ways to visit

• Order a cocktail at the distillery’s bar.
• Ask about samplers and tours during business hours.
• Contact the team about a private party or gathering.

The current website publishes afternoon and evening hours Tuesday through Sunday and lists Monday as closed. It asks visitors to call for details about tours and private events. The direct phone and email are useful for confirming what is being poured or arranging a visit around the small team’s schedule.

Contact Verdi Local Distillery

1155 Old Highway 40, Unit B, Verdi, NV 89439
Phone: 775-971-4331
Visit the business website

Researched October 8, 2026. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3. Independent researched listing; not an owner interview. For corrections or removal, email cody@702alliance.com.