OUR BUILDING’S HISTORY

We’re located in one of Winchester’s oldest buildings, which we’ve carefully revitalized and restored. The structure housing Regeneration is an architectural marvel—appearing as a factory from the west side and a church from the east.

Inside, you’ll find a blend of the building’s rich history and our modern touches, along with a poster showcasing details uncovered from public records.

Originally established in 1833 as “the old Williams Factory,” the building was involved in carding wool from local sheep herds. We named our first single-barrel bourbon “1833” to honor these beginnings.

In 1870, the CME Church of Winchester took over the property, adding church windows, chandeliers, and other features. It served as a place of worship for 56 years.

The building, which included both a church and a parsonage, was then sold to Ernest Jordan in 1926 and became the Jordan Battery and Electric Company, operating until the 1980s. During this period, an addition was built, which now houses our stills.

For several decades, the property was owned by the City and used for storage by Parks and Recreation.

By 2015, the building had fallen into severe disrepair, was condemned, and slated for demolition. That’s when Regeneration stepped in! We founded the distillery in 2016, acquired the property in early 2017, and began the restoration work. Nearly three years later, we proudly opened Regeneration Distilling Co., giving the Old Williams Factory its fifth life as Clark County’s only Class B Craft Distillery, Bar, and Lounge.