Route 66 Turns 100. And It All Starts Here.

Two releases. One moment.

Introducing the Birthplace of Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line and the Ghost of the Colonial Hotel Centennial Blend from Ty Iechyd Da Distillery.

Crafted in Springfield. Built to mark the moment.

The Story Behind The Spirit

Route 66 didn’t just pass through Springfield. It started here.

To mark its 100-year anniversary, Ty Iechyd Da Distillery has been named the Official Spirits Partner of the Birthplace of Route 66 Centennial Celebration.

Missouri Route 66 Centennial Celebration

In honor of that milestone, two releases anchor the celebration:

  • A full Centennial Spirits Line built for the moment
  • A one-time bourbon release tied to the place where Route 66 got its name

Together, they capture both sides of the story.

The road. And the city that gave it one.

Rotary Parade - April 1926
Photo courtesy of the History Museum on the Square
Birthplace of Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line

The Centennial Spirts Line

Built for the 100-Year Mark

Released April 16, 2026, the Birthplace of Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line is bottled at 100 proof in tribute to the centennial milestone (1926–2026).

Four expressions. One purpose.

  • Bourbon
  • Gin
  • Vodka
  • Agave Spirit

Each crafted to reflect the spirit of Route 66
Freedom. Movement. The pursuit of something better.

Birthplace of Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line
The Ghost of the Colonial Hotel Bourbon

Ghost of the Colonial Hotel

Centennial Blend

A Release That Won’t Happen Again

In 1926, Route 66 was named inside the Colonial Hotel in Springfield.

The building is gone. This is what remains.

The Ghost of the Colonial Hotel Centennial Blend is a one-time bourbon release honoring that moment.

  • Approximately 752 hand-numbered bottles
  • 108 proof
  • Blend of eight barrels across five years of production
  • Includes TID-distilled, sourced, and specialty barrel finishes

When it’s gone, it’s gone.

Ghost of the Colonial Hotel

Where to get yours

Available starting April 16–17, 2026

You can purchase both the Centennial Spirits Line and Ghost of the Colonial Hotel release at:

  • The Snug Bottle Shop at Ty Iechyd Da Distillery (Downtown Springfield)
  • Springfield Brewing Company locations
  • Select local retail partners

Distillery Address:
507 W Walnut St
Springfield, MO

About Ty Iechyd Da

Opened in 2020, Ty Iechyd Da Distillery produces small-batch spirits from a craft brewer’s perspective.

Backed by nearly 30 years of brewing experience through Springfield Brewing Company, everything produced here is built on process, patience, and doing things the right way.

Locally owned.
Rooted in Springfield since 1997.

Be part of the 100-year moment.

Visit the distillery. Find a bottle. Take a piece of it with you.