ABOUT

Welcome to Distillery of Defiance in Defiance, Missouri where Co-owners Chris Lorch and Scott Koziatek make Judgment Tree Spirits.

GUILTY AS CHARGED

We set out on a goal, and an unbreakable determination to live and make extraordinary spirits through the craft of distillation. It became a passion and a mission to get to this point and has been four years in the making. Living and working in the town of Defiance, Missouri where American legend Daniel Boone held court at the tree they called Judgment Tree, the Judgment Tree is where we drew inspiration. Judge us because we’ve worked and have done everything the hard way to deliver the finest spirits that make an amazing drink! Judge us by our merits, judge us by our spirit, judge us by our determination we think you’ll believe in it.

Where To Try

Judgment Tree spirits have been making their way around the local area! Here are some extraordinary places to stop in and enjoy a cocktail. CHEERS!

Try it Here:

  • Sugar Creek Winery
  • Augusta Harmonie
  • Bemo’s Cottleville
  • B J’s Bar Florissant
  • Circle 6
  • Cori’s Twin Gables
  • Defiance Ridge Vineyards
  • Die Wasserstelle
  • Dog Prarie Tavern
  • Espinos Mexican Bar & Grill
  • Ethyl’s Smokehouse & Saloon
  • Firefly Grill
  • Frisco Barrom
  • Good News Brewing Co 
  • Hattricks
  • Jack Patricks Bar & Grill
  • Jo’s 5th Street Pub
  • Knights of Columbus -O’Fallon
  • Kubricks
  • Maverick’s Diner
  • Miss Augusta
  • Mo Trading Post
  • Murphy’s
  • Narwhal’s Crafted -Chesterfield
  • Narwhal’s Crafted -St. Charles
  • Narwhal’s Crafted -St.Louis
  • New Melle VFW
  • Old Millstream Inn
  • Outfield
  • Penalty Box
  • Quarry Wine Garden
  • Root Food+Wine
  • Savor
  • Stone Ledge Distillery
  • Sunflower Hill Farm
  • T&D Tavern
  • The Annex Coffee & Foods
  • The Corner Pub
  • Thaxton Speakeasy
  • Tony’s On Main Street
  • 1860 Schulhaus

Where To Buy

Judgment Tree spirits are being sold at many locations, there is sure to be one near you! 

Check out our blogs for unique drink Jtree recipes! 

Buy it Here:

  • Sugar Creek Winery
  • All In One Liquor -Krakow
  • All In One Liquor -Washington
  • Augusta Emporium
  • Bavarian Smokehaus
  • Centerfields Convenience Store
  • Circle 6
  • Civil Alchemy
  • Cool Spot Liquor
  • Corner Spirits
  • Dads Bottle Shop
  • Double D Market
  • Friar Tuck Beverage -Fenton
  • Friar Tuck Beverage -O’Fallon
  • Friar Tuck Beverage -St. Louis
  • Gabis Liquor
  • Hawks Nest Liquor
  • I.B. Nuts & Fruit Too
  • K&R Market
  • Mannino’s Market Cottleville
  • North Main Liquor
  • Royals Liquor -Jungermann Rd. St. Peters
  • Royals Liquor -Zumbehl Rd. St.Charles
  • Royals Liquor -5th St. St.Charles
  • Runny Meade Liquor
  • Sav-On Liquor & Wine -Chesterfield
  • Short Stop Convenience Store
  • Total Wine -Chesterfield
  • Total Wine -O’Fallon
  • Total Wine -Town & Country

Judge Us By Our Spirits

Our spirits are hand-crafted with local grapes and grains.

Distilled locally in Defiance, Missouri.

Stop by anywhere Judgment Tree is sold and judge us by the quality of our spirits.

Visit Our New Tasting Bar

Stop in and try our craft vodka & brandy at our tasting bar located in Sugar Creek Winery. Visit the beautiful property where we make our spirits and let us make a remarkable cocktail for you.

We are open daily from 11:00am to 6:00pm 

125 Boone Country Ln, Defiance, MO 63341

Recent News

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

✨Happy New Year to all of you from your friends at Judgment Tree! We hope the new year sparkles with good health, happiness & fun! ✨

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Apple Cider Brandy Cocktail

Apple Cider Brandy Cocktail

Need some Thanksgiving Day drink inspo? Look no further. This Apple Cider Brandy cocktail is sure to warm up your festivities, so grab some Judgment Tree Brandy and be the crowd favorite at your party today!

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Contact

Judgment Tree Spirits

125 Boone Country Lane
Defiance, MO 63341
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