"I wanna drink a little moonshine in the sunshine of a Summer day" Erick Baker…read more Except for it being a sunny autumn day, this was my exact thought upon discovering Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling, and that's exactly what we did. The Distillery has a great rustic feel, but with a slight grunge feel to it. The bar is front and center upon entering, with shiny bottles lined up everywhere. We were greeted right away and chose to go with their sampler, any 8 tastes for $7. Now don't get too excited, they are thimble sized, but it's a great way to find the shine you'll love. On this day there wasn't a bad on on the batch. They offer cocktails made with all of their moonshine and spirits. I ended up picking up two bottles, The first was their "Barrel Aged Shine" a limited edition, 109 proof, 2 year corn whiskey shine. It was, and I say was, because it only lasted Thanksgiving weekend, a fantastic moonshine whiskey. Perfect for a stiff old fashioned. I am tempted to make the three hour round trip to pick up another one. The second was their Sorghum Rum. I'm not sure if there's a lot of competition in the sorghum rum space, but this is definitely a winner. A very sweet sipping rum, absolutely delicious on its own or in a cocktail. I am definitely pacing this bottle to make sure it lasts until I can make it back to Blairsville. They have a stage and different events, so it would be fun to come back and hang out longer. Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling shines!

This is a must if your in the area. You can sit at the bar or just sit around the room and relax…read more The cocktails are amazing. You can get a tasting flight of 8 samples for only $7. Moonshine , rum, vodka and whiskey. The creams are delicious also. Service is friendly.

Legends is great. A great place to meet up with friends. Pricing is reasonable. They have won…read moreawards for their bourbon. I would give it as gifts for the bourbon over.

Found this by accident on Yelp and thought we'd check it out since we are new to the area. Went on…read morea Saturday after 2ish and there was one other couple besides us and our adult kids. It's a very large building (a industrialize feel) with what feels like multiple rooms (one room connected to main room has a stage) with quite a large open air patio with high top tables and patio furniture with padding and tables. Inside has tables, a HUGE Projection TV on the wall, a long belly-up to the bar, also a private room (The Legacy Room) for private events. It also has a store inside selling the spirits the distillery makes (which by the way is made on site). We loved the laid back feel and wide openness of the building. We were told that once a month they have line dancing/swing dancing and hire two instructors to teach. The music isn't live to continue dancing and practicing what you learn. Apparently the first night had about 60-70 people. They clear the entire floor of tables so there is plenty of room to quick up your heels. However there is a $10 cover charge. Sorry I didn't take a pic of the flyer on the door so you'll have to call and ask what night it happens but I believe it's a Friday night and right now once a month. As it gets popular, we were told maybe twice a month. They offer tables games and cards to play while tasting their Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, Tequila and mixed drinks they sell. Our guys tried a flight for $25 with generous pours. Most they liked, some not so much, but would like to go back and try their Old Fashioned. There is a very long ramp for accessible access or stairs whichever is needed. Ample parking but I'm sure on those nights when line dancing is taught it could get full. The bathrooms are gender neutral as seen in the picture. The guy behind the bar was very nice and shared lots of info on their spirits production. It was nice to have a bowl of saltine crackers but they were stale. I guess it doesn't matter because they are most likely to use when taste testing. We will be back!

Beautiful building and patio to enjoy! The staff were friendly and efficient. We took home a…read moresouvenir bottle of moonshine with gold flakes in it! Fun stop

Big Creek Distilling is not in the middle of nowhere, but you can see it from there…read more It's about fifteen minutes from Dahlonega, but worth the drive. They are fairly new, but they have a nice vibe. We did a tasting which included their gin, white dog whiskey (they called Moonshine), and their Small Batch and Single Barrel bourbons. The bartender was knowledgeable and attentive.

You just have to go! It's not fancy and they don't serve food but it's a great time! Mark makes…read moresome kicking cocktails and is always trying new things. Tracy is the best server ever! Where else are you going that has 40-50 cocktails on the menu all the time! And all made with liquors distilled right there. Good quality products make for great cocktails. Their menu changes up frequently, and even if your future favorite drink isn't on there that night, just ask and they usually will take care of you. Just GO! Just don't be in my chair on the back porch when I get there!

OMG! When in town, come here! This place is amazing. The drinks are original, flavorful, and pack a…read morepunch. The owners are friendly and welcoming and provide great service. The location is great, tables set up out front to enjoy the scenery and it almost fills like you're at home sitting on your porch. I absolutely love this place. It is a true gem. I'll take photos the next time I'm in town and visit.

Had a great time! Keith (the owner) is super nice and the spirits were delicious. The seating was…read morelaid out nicely and we found the atmosphere comfortable and relaxing.

Tried to visit this place several times, but their phone is a non working number to find out if…read morethey have food, TVs, or anything other than whiskey. Most of us drink bourbon and whiskey, but a few don't. Oh well. We give up. Our group of 12 will not attempt going again. Plenty of places elsewhere. ‍

Saw the Georgia Agrotourism sign on the side of the road and decided to stop in. What an…read moreinteresting experience. We did the tasting of 16 for $16. Honestly, we could have split one tasting between two people. Pro tip: ask for an extra cup to pour out the rest of the shot after a sip, or else you might not make it home. Our favorites were: Blackberry Brandy, Butterscotch Vodka, Mango Rum, and Caramel Moonshine.

My husband and I visited twice on our most recent visit to ellijay. Van is awesome and makes…read moremoonshine tasting a true experience. He is a wealth of knowledge and just down to earth. We tasted many flavors and enjoyed them all! We took a bottle of the banana moonshine home and are looking forward to cooking with it. We will absolutely be back! The location is beautiful nestled among the trees with an amazing creek outside. It's definitely worth a visit if you like down to earth people, fun drinks, and nature!

Super cute locally owned distillery. The owners were super hospitable. We toured the distillery and…read morethen tasted the gin, vodka, and absinthe. We also grabbed a few cocktails which were only $6 each. The gin was fantastic and the owner made some awesome cocktails. I definitely recommend as the tour itself is free.

What a great experience! The owners are delightful and the cocktails were yummy. I don't typically…read morelike Gin but their Gin is delicious. Thanks for a great Friday afternoon!!

Gate 11 Distillery had some excellent cocktails, and since they don't serve food, pets are welcome…read moreindoors--which is always a plus. We chose to sit outside because live music was scheduled, and we didn't want it to be too loud for Luna. They're very relaxed about guests bringing in their own food, which was great--we ordered from Nic & Norman's to enjoy with our drinks. They also offer tastings, though it seems to depend on how busy they are. There was just one bartender managing everything, but she was fantastic--super attentive, and we never had to wait. Luna met a couple of other dogs, and we saw several more pass by while we were there. It was nice to see others out enjoying a drink with their pups. Overall, a fun, pet-friendly stop with a laid-back vibe.

First visit here and it was a late Friday afternoon. When we were there, it was a very relaxed…read moreatmosphere, we sat at the bar and the bartender was very knowledgeable about their spirits and appreciatively outgoing. They have a full bar service here and they only serve their spirits. Since it was my first visit, I tried a flight which consisted of four 1/4 ounce pours for $10; a high price just to sample their liquors, but I relinquished. Overall, I found their spirits to be good, but tasted nothing noteworthy save for the absinthe.

"Civilization begins with distillation." --William Faulkner…read moreWho would have thought we'd find such an excellent example of civilization while exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains? House of Applejay was an unexpected adventure during our Thanksgiving weekend. A simple sign advertising the distillery drew us in. Not really knowing what to expect, we were immediately impressed by the clean, classy, and charming interior. It struck a perfect balance between bar and retail shop, with beautiful bottles displayed all around. We were warmly greeted by the owner, Carole, and the most dapper bartender, John. John did a fantastic job introducing us to the distillery, which specializes in liqueurs and spirits that combine European tradition with Georgia mountain flair. He went above and beyond, offering not only samples but also detailed descriptions of each pour. He was as entertaining and informative as any YouTuber--something we never would have expected. This wasn't a sales pitch; it was excellent customer service delivered with pride and a hint of well-deserved braggadocio. After his presentation, John gave us time to decide which cocktails we wanted to try. We chose the Mountain Old Fashioned and the Applejay Mule. The Mountain Old Fashioned featured bourbon and their Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur, while the Applejay Mule showcased their Applejay Liqueur paired with blood orange ginger beer. Both were absolutely delicious! All of their spirits are available for purchase, and it was hard not to buy every bottle. I ultimately settled on the Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur, which I'm frugally savoring at home to make my Old Fashioneds extra special. Highly recommended for a great time and delicious cocktails. We will definitely be back!

We stopped in on Christmas Day as they were the only place open. The drinks were good as well as…read morethe atmosphere. My sister in law and I had 4 drinks between us and purchased a few items. We tried to go back the next day and brought my husband along and our experience was completely opposite. We sat at the bar and never received even an acknowledgment. We waited 15 minutes and tried several times to get the bar tender's attention. He was too busy talking about his beard! The owner ignored us as well so we left. It totally ruined our experience and we will never go again.

I absolutely love Social Fox! It's a cozy, fun environment with delicious drinks! They have a great…read moreselection of beers & cocktails! Service is always amazing! This isn't the closest brewery to me but it's one of my go tos since the vibes are always grand!

Absolutely amazing drinks and super cool vibe. Love this - one of the best bars in Georgiaread more