ABOUT

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

GUILTY AS CHARGED
our story

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 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.

HOLDING COURT
where to try & buy

Judgment Tree Vodka is making its way around St. Louis! Here are some awesome places to stop in to either order an amazing drink or buy a bottle. CHEERS!

Try it Here

Sugar Creek Winery
Bemo's
Trail Smokehouse
Defiance Roadhouse
Fireside Bar & Grill
Liz's Bar & Grill
Salvatore's
612 Cocktails
Thaxton Speakeasy
Jack Patrick's
Tony's On Main Street
Hammerstones (Soulard)
Driscoll Barroom
Fieldbox (St. Peter’s)
Fieldbox (Lake St. Louis)
Dog Prairie Tavern
Penalty Box
Silvermoon Saloon
Old Millstream Inn
Sunflower Hill Farm
Bleacher’s Bar
The Goat (Wentzville)
Mattingly’s
ElMaguey (LSL BLVD)
Cori’s Twin Gables
Defiance Ridge
Good News

Buy it Here

Sugar Creek Winery
Mannino's Market
Robin's Nest
Short Stop Store
Geisert Farm to you Market
The Cool Spot
Double D Market
Vincent’s Market (Soulard)
Civil Alchemy
Florissant Dairy
Corner Spirits
Hwy P Market and Meats
305 Liquor
Hawk’s Nest Liquor
Xpress liquor (Warrenton)
Hot Spot Liquor
Dad’s Bottle Shop
Friar Tucks
Centerfields

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 out our craft vodka at our new tasting bar located at Sugar Creek Winery. Visit the beautiful winery where we make our spirits and let us make a tasty cocktail for you. We are open every day from 11:00am to 6:00pm at 125 Boone Country Ln, Defiance, MO 63341

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Recent News

Siren’s Song

Summer isn't over yet! Enjoy the weather while sipping on a refreshing glass of Siren's Song Siren's Song: 1.5 oz. Judgment Tree Vodka 1.5 oz. fresh orange juice 1.5 oz. cranberry juice Ice Orange Slice Build vodka, orange and cranberry juice in a rocks glass over...

4th of July Cocktail

Try this Blackberry + Mojito for an extra special cocktail this 4th of July Holiday! Blackberry Vodka Mojito2 oz. Judgment Tree vodka4 blackberries4 mint leaves1 tsp simple syrup1 tbsp of lime juice, or 1 lime juicedSeltzer, regular or lime flavoredMint and lemon for...