Speaker Spotlight: Melissa Revels, Owner, St. Mary’s Distillery

Monday–Tuesday, March 30–31, 2026 | Havenwood Event Center | Sparta, WI

Kory and Melissa Revels

Owners

St. Mary’s Distillery

Kory and Melissa Revels are the husband-and-wife owners of St. Mary’s Distillery, established in 2018. In 2010, they purchased a 224-acre ridge farm in Cashon, Wisconsin. After personally enjoying the property, they recognized its natural beauty, marked by spectacular sunsets and sweeping views, and decided it should be shared with others.

In 2020, they opened St. Mary’s Distillery on the site. The distillery, constructed by Kory himself, produces a variety of spirits, including brandy, rum, and gin, while Melissa oversees tasting room operations. Together, they have cultivated a popular destination for visitors.

Their eldest daughter, Morgan, has also embraced entrepreneurship by launching an ice cream business that sells homemade ice cream during the summer months. The distillery’s largest-attended events include Polka Sundays, a seafood boil, and an annual fall market. The Revels continue to expand their enterprise, with a wedding and event venue scheduled to open in 2026.

Presentation Info

From Farm to Glass: Building a Local Distillery Destination
By Melissa Revels Melissa Revels, Owner, St. Mary’s Distillery

It all started with “get a hobby” and a Packer game. What began as a joke quickly became a vision to transform our farm into a destination that brings together agriculture, handcrafted spirits, and community. Guests will learn how our business began, challenges we’ve faced, and what the future holds as we continue to expand.

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