Hard Truth Distilling Co. kicks off a full summer of outdoor concerts and events soon at its 325-acre distillery campus in Nashville, Indiana.
The opening day event for Hard Truth on the Rocks on Saturday, May, according to the distillery, “includes the opening of the quick-service terrace bar that offers both food and drinks, evening live music from the Blue River Band, and special tours and tastings celebrating the release of Hard Truth’s latest Barrel Finish Reserve offering: Mizunara Finished Wheated Bourbon.”
For Whiskey Network’s roundup of other music and special events upcoming in bourbon country, go here.
"Opening weekend is always an exciting time here at Hard Truth. Our visitors can't wait to get outside and take in all of the incredible beauty of our property in full bloom, and neither can we. This is just the beginning of a great season. We've got a lot of incredible live music and special events planned for 2026, and we can't wait to have everyone here, enjoying everything Hard Truth has to offer."
Hard Truth on the Rocks Events
Opening day events schedule, Saturday, May 9, all times in EST:
- 11 a.m. – Restaurant and Tours & Tastings Center open; Mizunara Finished Wheated Bourbon bottle sales available at both all day, Mizunara side-by-side tastings and tour available at Tours & Tastings until 7 p.m.
- Noon to 9 p.m. – Hard Truth on the Rocks terrace and bar open; Mizunara side by side tastings and bottle sales available all day
- 6-9 p.m. – Live music from Blue River Band, no cover/tickets required
Upcoming Hard Truth on the Rocks events:
- Memorial Day Weekend | Saturday, May 23 | 6-9 p.m.
Enjoy live music, craft cocktails, and delicious eats in the open air. - Rumble on the Rocks Round 1, Part 1 | Saturday, May 30 | 6-9 p.m.
Fans vote in this competition where six bands vie for cash prizes and a chance to perform at Amplify Nashville, 6-9 p.m. - Rumble on the Rocks Round 1, Part 2 | Saturday, June 6 | 6-9 p.m.
Fans vote in this competition where six bands vie for cash prizes and a chance to perform at Amplify Nashville. - Rumble on the Rocks Final | Saturday, June 13 | 6-9 p.m.
- Two winners from nights one and two will compete for the cash prizes and a chance to perform at Amplify Nashville in this fan-voting event.
- Bourbon & BBQ Festival | Saturday, July 18 | 4-9 p.m.
Celebrate bourbon, BBQ, and good times at this popular event, now in its second year. Can’t wait? Start celebrating early at the Bourbon & BBQ cooking demo with Pit Master Dave White on Friday, June 6. - Rum on the Rocks | Saturday, Aug. 1 | 6-9 p.m.
Get tropical with Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum, live music, and more at this popular summer celebration.
View all events at https://hardtruth.com/events/list/.
Source: Hard Truth Distilling Co.
About Hard Truth Distilling Co.
(From the distillery) Hard Truth Distilling Co. (est. 2015) is an industry leader in sweet mash whiskey production and a nationally recognized craft whiskey destination. Located in Brown County, Indiana amongst 325 acres of rolling hills, Hard Truth was named the No. 1 Distillery Tour 2026 by Newsweek. Hard Truth also crafts premium spirits, including Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum and Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka, and limited release barrel reserve spirits.
Its first grain-to-glass Sweet Mash Rye release debuted in 2021, earning a spot in Fred Minnick’s Top 50 American Whiskeys. Hard Truth Straight Bourbon Whiskey entered the market in 2024 to much acclaim, recognized by Robb Report as “one of the 50 Greatest Bourbons of the 21st Century (so far).”
In 2025, Hard Truth Sweet Mash Bourbon, High Road Rye and Sweet Mash Rye earned Gold Medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). The Double Oaked Sweet Mash Single Barrel Rye also earned a Double Gold at the 2025 SFWSC.
Hard Truth products are distributed in more than 20 states and available online in more than 40 states. For more information, visit hardtruth.com.
