Cattle & Cask is operated by a father and daughter duo

Cattle & Cask Distillery

Cattle & Cask is owned and operated by Chris Vinton and Becky McGuire. From a young age, the two worked side by side working cattle – learning to balance grit with a good sense of humor. Today, building on the legacy their ancestors built, they lead with the belief that what the land gives us now holds lasting value for generations to come.

At Cattle & Cask, we’re not just making spirits – we’re building a legacy. Our distillery is the ultimate value-add of Nebraska’s agricultural roots, blending generations of farming and ranching with the bold spirit of craft distilling. Located in the heart of one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions, we bring together cattle, corn and community to create something truly unique.

We envision Cattle & Cask Distillery as a destination – a place where you can experience small-town Nebraska hospitality, sip on premium spirits and see firsthand how we turn the land into liquid. From the precision agriculture used to grow our corn to the innovative practices in our distillery, every element reflects our commitment to sustainability, quality and pride of place. And with one of Nebraska’s only woman distillers leading the charge, we’re pairing tradition with fresh perspective, bringing spirit craft to Nebraska corn with grit and grace.

Becky’s great-grandparents, Hop and Helen, with children

Becky’s great-grandparents, Hop and Helen, with children

Family Story & Legacy

We are fifth- and sixth-generation farmers and ranchers who believe in doing the hard work and doing it well. Our story is written in the fields we plant, the cattle we raise and the values we live by: faith, family, stewardship and a strong work ethic.

The land we call home, spanning the Sandhills to the fertile soil of Cuming County, has taken care of us because we’ve taken care of it. That legacy shapes how we see the future: not in quick wins, but in decisions that will matter for generations to come.

Cattle & Cask was born from that mindset. It’s our next step, our golden circle – uniting cattle, corn and spirits into one complete cycle of sustainability. We’re creating more than spirits. We’re crafting a living tribute to the land, the people and the story that brought us here.

An elderly man with gray hair looking down, wearing a plaid shirt.
Two men, a dog, an old pickup truck, and a tractor with an auger are in a vast, open grassy field with rolling hills in the background.
Four men standing in front of a wooden wall with a large sign that reads "Grand Champion Car Lot Hampshire Hogs Bred, Fed & Shown by McGuire Hampshire Farm Wisner Neb. For Sale by Swift & Henry." The men are wearing shirts and hats, and the photo appears to be vintage in black and white.
Black and white photo of two people sitting inside an old military aircraft with the number 20 on its side, parked outdoors on a grassy field.

Soil to Sip

From the seed in the ground to the sip in your glass – and the steak on your plate – we’re involved in every step. That’s what “soil to sip” means to us. It’s full-circle craftsmanship rooted in quality, sustainability and a fierce love of rural Nebraska.

We grow our own corn using high-performing seed bred for Nebraska’s climate, farm with precision to use fewer inputs and distill on-site using our own grain. We feed our cattle with distillers grains – completing the cycle with world-class beef and spirits that tell the story of the land they came from.

It’s not just about capturing the value – it’s about creating it. For our customers, our community and our kids. By keeping every step close to home, we’re building something you can taste, trust and be proud to support.

Four men standing in front of a wooden fence and a sign that reads, 'Grand Champion Car Lot Hampshire Hogs bred fed & shown by McGuire Hampshire Farm Wisner Neb. For sale by Swift & Henry.' The men are wearing hats and casual clothing.
Close-up of an elderly man with gray hair and a plaid shirt, looking thoughtfully downward.
Black and white photo of people at a pig exhibition or livestock show. One man is feeding or inspecting a large pig, others are standing nearby, some with papers, in a barn-like setting.
Black and white photo of a group of pigs walking in a line on dirt in a rural area. Four men in hats stand near a fenced pasture in the background, with houses and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A person operating a tractor in a grassy field with a pickup truck and two dogs nearby, and rolling hills in the background.
Black and white photo of two men standing behind a table filled with numerous trophies and awards, with patterned curtains in the background.
Black and white photo of a man in vintage clothes standing next to a small aircraft on grass.
Black and white photo of a barn in a rural area with a grassy foreground, trees, utility poles, and parked vehicles in the background.
A sepia-toned vintage family portrait featuring two adult women and four children, all dressed in old-fashioned clothing, framed with ornate wood design.
Black and white photo of a pig with the number 49 stamped on its side, surrounded by men in hats and coats, at a competitive pig contest.
A man wearing a cowboy hat and a red jacket standing inside a rustic room with a window and hanging clothes.
Black and white photo of two men standing by a small airplane on a grassy field.
Black and white photo of two women inside a small aircraft with the number 20 on the side, parked on a dirt field.