Task 5 – Bully Boy Distillery Tour

(05) Visit a winery or brewery & take the tour

Activity: Bully Boy Distillery Tour
Location: 35 Cedric Street Boston, MA 02119
Website: http://www.bullyboydistillers.com 
When: December 3, 2012
Rating: 4-Stars

Named after a work horse that tended the fields on the family farm in Sherborn, MA, Bully Boy Distillers is owned and operated by brothers Will and Dave Willis. On a recent tour of their Boston facility Dave Willis explained the process they use to distill White Rum, Boston Rum, Vodka, White Whiskey and American Straight Whiskey using their German made 600 liter Kothe Vodka copper pot still. 

Their facility is located in an industrial area of the city and has no exterior signage. When we arrived it was simply the number on the small door that indicated we were at the right place. Once inside we found ourselves looking at their whole operation in one building. Every step of the process happens right there in their small warehouse facility. It starts from the USDA certified organic raw ingredients such as wheat and molasses which they put in the mash pot. After that process is completed it moves to the still, where it processed and distilled until it reaches the proper proof. From there some is put in barrels for aging and the rest is bottled and labeled for sale and distribution. 

Dave Willis learned the craft as an apprentice in a small batch distillery in the Ozarks and his brother Will apprenticed in Chicago. Dave showed a true mastery of his craft and a love of the process that has lead to his success as a Boston distiller of quality handmade spirits. Their products are featured on the menu’s of several high-end restaurants and bars in the city and they are slowly increasing the reach of their products through a distributor. Their small handmade and number batches are sure to become a city favorite.