Alpine Distilling Opens New Facility in Evanston
The distiller moves bulk production to the historic Roundhouse, expanding capacity for its whiskey and spirits line.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Alpine Distilling has relocated its bulk manufacturing operations to the historic Roundhouse complex in Evanston, Wyoming. The move marks the first time an operational business has occupied the 27-acre, 28-bay industrial site in 50 years.
Why it matters
The relocation allows Alpine Distilling to scale production of its whiskey and botanical spirits while maintaining proximity to its Park City customer base. Founders chose the site for its alignment with the labor-intensive nature of their distilling process.
Alpine Distilling is moving into a 27-acre property that features 28 locomotive bays and 30-foot walls, marking the first commercial use of the space in 50 years. The company has committed to operating from this historic venue for at least the next 10 years.
The players
Alpine Distilling
A distiller of whiskeys and botanical spirits with headquarters in Park City.
Union Pacific
A major railroad operator that managed the Roundhouse complex until 1971.
The details
The facility shift centralizes the company's manufacturing, moving it away from its previous location in Silver Creek. Alpine Distilling intends to utilize the historic industrial architecture to facilitate both increased production capacity and public-facing education and retail operations. The company plans to maintain this footprint for the next decade.
Timeline
1912: Union Pacific began building the Roundhouse complex.
1971: Union Pacific management of the site ended.
October 21, 2026: Company confirmed its expansion to Evanston.
Market Landscape
The distillery joins a growing trend of businesses repurposing industrial sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This move mirrors the adaptive reuse strategies often employed to modernize historic infrastructure while preserving regional heritage.
Operators looking at similar industrial site conversions should factor in the complexities of retrofitting spaces originally designed for heavy mechanical labor. Review local zoning and historic preservation requirements before committing to long-term leases in non-standard industrial properties.
The takeaway
Historic industrial sites can offer unique branding and operational character if the property can accommodate modern manufacturing requirements. Monitor the facility’s integration of retail education to see how the company balances its production expansion with public-facing customer service.
Further reading
Learn more about local business changes in the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Park Record.
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