My First Visit to Belle of Dayton Distillery

I was one of the many people who were completely intrigued by the speakeasy that was discovered in an old building in Downtown Dayton early last year. The story seemed so amazing, that a speakeasy right out of history could be discovered untouched for all these years. It felt like we all got a chance to catch a unique glimpse into Dayton’s Prohibition Era past.

After the news of this discovery was announced, the owner of Don’s Pawn Shop across the street contacted the Dayton Daily News to let them know about some bottles construction workers had found while working on the basement of his building. One of the bottles was etched with the words “Belle of Dayton.” This distillery was unknown to local historians so the mystery of the bottle captivated Dayton.

Recently, two brothers opened the new Belle of Dayton, 80+ years after prohibition likely caused the dissolution of the former Belle. Located in a free-standing building in the Oregon District, Belle of Dayton is rekindling the small batch distillery market in Dayton with their first creation – vodka.

I had a chance to try their vodka and it’s very smooth, and simply perfect in every way. I especially love the packaging – you can tell they used the former Belle’s design aesthetic as well as their logo. I’m absolutely in love with our newest addition to the craft alcohol movement going on in Dayton.

Belle of Dayton
122 Van Buren St, Dayton, OH  45402
(937) 250-1837
info@belleofdayton.com