I must admit that I have become biased since I have started visiting High Wire Distillery over a year ago. My first time there was for a tasting and a tour but I have found myself returning every time I am in Charleston. The staff and owners are very kind and willing to spend time to share their story and answer any questions about Jimmy Red and more broadly spirits in general. They are not just informative about their own story but the bourbon community more broadly. Jimmy Red Bourbon is unlike any other whiskey or bourbon you may eperience in the fact that it is a pure 100% red corn distillate. It has an amazing profile and finish that is as unique as it is delicious. I have visited and revisited a large number of distilleries but I find myself preferably returning to High Wire time and time again due to the qualitiy of their spirits, the ambiance of the distillary, and the experience of sitting and talking about bourbon with a knowlegeble staff. I strongly recommend a visit if you you find yourself visiting Charleston South Carolina. read more

Wow just wow, This distillery is just amazing. The ambiance is unreal, From the front area with the bar to the copper still, There set up is amazing. The bartender she was amazing the service she provided with such knowledge of her craft. The drinks she made were just amazing. They do have food which I didn't try. But the drinks are amazing!!!!!! read more

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This is a late review but I remember this place vividly. A great place for a drink with a professional staff. Highly recommended and they have cool stuff for sale read more

An airy, welcoming space with a calming vibe. It was a quiet lunchtime of the day and the server/bartender was wonderful. Answered all my questions about the distillery. It has a small menu of appetizers; the ham and cheese sliders were very good. Especially enjoyed the accompanying home made style pickles. They are a distillery of primarily bourbons. There are a few beer and wine choices and their gin and vodka. I sampled the Abruzzi Rye and immediately added a bottle to my tab. Their bourbon is from the red corn locally grown. I recommend for a late afternoon/early evening snacks and a good cocktail. I recommend as a great choice. read more

High Wire Distilling - Menu - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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My husband is absolutely obsessed with one of their bourbons. He bought several bottles because he knew it would be the last of the barrel. I really like the set up of this location, it's in a great industrial/residential area of Charleston. He walk in. It's got really tall ceilings a pretty large room a nice bar. I tried a few different things based on what I told the bartender. I'm not really a fruity type of drinker, but the drink he made me was delicious. I did not try the food, but I can't wait to go back. read more

High Wire Distilling - Deer darling - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My wife and I were in town and we were fortunate to schedule a private tour, and then a tasting here at High Wire. Rachel, their head distiller, gave us a great tour of their distillation process and answered all of our questions. She obviously is very good at what she does, as High Wire is producing some incredible whiskeys and other spirits. After our tour, we sat at the bar in their tasting and sales room. Cora and Katy assisted us and answered more of our questions. They were great ambassadors for High Wire. We tasted 7 different whiskeys. All were outstanding. I highly recommend stopping by and trying their whiskeys and bourbon. They also make vodka, gin, and other spirits if you don't like whisky. read more

High Wire Distilling - This is 4 of the 7 whiskeys tried with the proofs of each 1/2 oz pour. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great, interesting spot. Lots of room with big tables and big bar. Decorated super cute and you can see the machines through the window. The owner was very nice and informative. I tried an espresso martini and it was delicious. Also tried a flight of all the liquors they distill. A great experience and cool spot! read more

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We learned about Highwire through social media and decided to give them a shot while traveling through town. I'm so glad we did! They are the only distillery licensed to use Jimmy Red Corn which was almost extinct before they started to revive it. The use of the corn gives their Bourbon a unique sweet flavour I've never tasted in other Bourbons. We did a tour which ended up being a private tour as others had cancelled. Our tour guide, whose name I unfortunately forgot, was excellent and answered all our questions. He was very engaging in his story telling. Turns out he's a palaeontologist in his day job. What an interesting life to lead! We stayed to enjoy some food and Bourbon (all of which was good). The Ambiance is open and modern, a good place to chill if you're needing an escape. I wish I lived closer but maybe it's better I don't . Overall highly recommend. read more

Walking in the space is very open, there is lots of different seating and the staff was awesome and welcoming for us new comers! I enjoyed looking at all the different decor and how they have their 1st barrel on display in a sectioned off room. There is definitely room to hold an event here in a different part of the building. It was pretty cool seeing the distillers sitting right in front of you. When we got there a small tour was being given, and we were able to ask questions ourselves just sitting at the bar. The staff was also knowledgeable which is always a plus. My favorite part though was being able to drink my cocktail from a seasonal holiday mug! Nice touch! Recommend and will be back :) read more

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Came in with my bf to buy a few gifts and also did a tasting. Bartender was super knowledgeable and friendly! Super cute space! We will definitely be back! read more

High Wire Distilling - Sweater Weather Cocktail! Delicious! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Came here years ago and really had a blast here with my friend. Till this day I remember the bartender was very nice and helpful to figure out what we wanted ti have for drinks. I remember I had a pink drink but do not remember what it was called. This distillery was pretty chill and had great vibes. Highly recommend! read more

From this tasting, now we know we aren't a fan of bourbon but that's okay. People have their own tastes. I would recommend this place however. The service was phenomenal. I never got his name but he was attentive and a very mellow human being. Thank you for being so patient and kind to us! We had the jimmy red corn head and we recommend it. The butter with the 24 month aged ham was truly delicious! This distillery has a perfect quiet vibe into it, and I really enjoyed it. If you're a big fan of bourbon, we would recommend this place. Even if you're not a fan of bourbon, I would still come here and at least try to cornbread. read more

High Wire Distilling - traditional flight with regular jimmy red rye, white barrel, botanical gin, and southern amaro - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Giving this one 4 stars although that's high in my opinion. Took about 10 minutes once we walked in for someone to come out of the back. We ordered a few samplers and espresso martinis. Martini was probably the worst I ever had, and the whiskey samplers were decent but nothing I loved. I liked the atmosphere, decent amount of seating and a room where they were selling products and tees. Bought a t-shirt which is super soft. Service was very average, not very friendly. We didn't buy any liquor because we didn't love anything. Much better distilleries out there unfortunately! read more

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We came in on a Friday morning while on vacation, so it's hard to get a real feel for the vibe as it's not too busy at 11 a.m., ha! They have the classics cocktails, and my husband is now obsessed with the smoked bourbon. Espresso Martini was good. They do offer some snacks, but we did not get any. They have a little shop where they sell shot glasses and accessories for drink making. T-shirts are super comfy! read more

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The people were SO nice. They were in the middle of a tour and still let us just join in because I looked curious. The tour was so informative it was cool to learn and I am never one to listen on tours. This is definitely a go to place if you love bourbon (I don't enjoy bourbon and I am still glad I went) read more

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Great place. Go here. There's your short review. This place is impeccable. It is organized and everything was fun and delicious. Solid food choices as well as the snack we chose. I took home their gin; easily the most unique and delicious gin I have had in a long time. I look forward to mixing a number or drinks with it in the future. All the spirits were solid. The business and their products show the pride they have. If you pass this place up, you're missing the only truly great "spirits" that the notoriously haunted Charleston has to offer! read more

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This was a great stop! Really appreciated that we were able to make our own tasting flight and the food menu was unique and really reasonably priced. Enjoyed all of the spirits (tried their rum, some whiskeys, and a gin). Our waiter was really nice and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend a stop if you're into going to distilleries! It's also a really sweet building and cool location (able to see the big stills right from the tasting room). read more

High Wire Distilling - Tasting flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We stopped by for a quick tasting and were pleasantly surprised! The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgable and even sat down with us for a bit since it wasn't too busy. I am a huge gin fan and really liked the Hat Trick gin--it was very well-balanced and refreshing. My favorite spirit was the southern amaro liqueur--I highly recommend trying it on ice cream! Will definitely be back to restock next time I'm in Charleston. read more

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I had my first taste of Revival Bourbon at a friend's house last week. This weekend, my husband and I went downtown to support a couple of local shops. We started at High Wire Distilling. The shop was open and a very nice and knowledgeable gal answered our questions. Tasting wasn't available at this time but I'd already tasted the bourbon, so we bought a bottle of that, along with a small bottle of Revival Rye Whiskey and a small bottle of Southern Amaro Liqueur. We will definitely be back for tasting and a tour once they are able to completely open up. read more

High Wire Distilling - My purchases at Highwire Distilling Co. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I loved this distillery and everyone in it. My friend and I had such a great time here! We each did the tour and the whiskey flight. While the tour is a lot of shorter than I imagined (about 10-15 mins) the guide was able to humor me and answer all of my tipsy questions ("How many bottles of booze can you get from a barrel?!") I ended up picking up a bottle of the 4 grain bourbon after learning so much about the distilling process and trying their cocktails which was delicious as well. Huge fan of this place. The answer to my question is approximately 250 bottles, depending on things like temperature, how long the whiskey sits and the "angel's share," etc. read more

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Friendly staff and great cocktails. The smoked bourbon was great. Definitely a stop if you are into craft distillery read more

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Make server was not personable, friendly, or kind. All of the female staff were working super hard and have lots of insight on the spirits. They were all super kind! read more

This was such a vibe! We came in for the tour stayed for the drinks, great staff and snacks! Kate gave the tour and was knowledgeable and controlled the crowd. There was a certain someone who was trying to d her job for her but she was able to still give a good experience! The drinks she made hit the spot. I am not sure they do events but I totally see the potential. Have a group of friends meet you or it would be a great work event/ team outing! Totally recommend the cornbread and souther hospitality !! YUMMY! read more

Great atmosphere and our server Cora was Fantastic. The drinks were definitely worth the trip.

Apparently High Wire Distilling had just moved into this new location. It did not have the permits required to offer tastings. The building was large and clean, no doubt ready for more business and expansion. We bought two bottles nonetheless, a bottle each of botanical gin and a rye whiskey. There was plenty of choices in alcohol and swag, Next door is Palmetto Brewery so you can have a choices for the beer and liquor fan! read more

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We made reservations for a distillery tour. Our tour was very imitate with another group (3 people) and us. We got to learn a lot about High Wire's production and history. Even though we were the last tour of the day and on a festive day (Jimmy Red Corn Day), the tour guide didn't miss a beat and answered our questions without showing any tiredness or such. Hubs got a whiskey flight and I did a traditional for us to share. We enjoyed everything, though the Amaro and Hat Trick gin were my favorites. I love the flora notes of both, particularly the Hat Trick. The Amaro was a digestif done well (so smooth). I appreciated the bourbon a lot, was very much something that was easy and smooth. It did come with a higher price tag. Hubs enjoyed the barrel gin, which mellowed the flora notes of the normal gin. It was a wonderful experience and we both learned a lot. The alcohol was very solid as was service. Great time, check it out! read more

High Wire Distilling - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

What a find - High Wire Distilling is a World Class distillery right here in Charleston! It's not a large place, so the tour doesn't take all that long, but the taste of their liquor is nothing short of awesome. Tip: Their Hat Trick is cask aged and has a very interesting taste; it's totally worth trying. They're best known for their gin, but even their vodka is exceptional. Most vodka has no flavor, but theirs is corn-made and has a nice, subtle note of sweetness to it. Unquestionably the star of the show here is their "Jimmy Red" bourbon. It's made using a corn that has almost become extinct. After High Wire brought it back from edge, High Wire uses that red-tinted corn to distill exceptional, ultra-premium bourbon; it's liquor that anyone can appreciate. read more

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My experience leans more toward a 4.5 star review, but didn't feel like a 4 was appropriate. High Wire has something special going on. Their products are GOOD. We decided to stop in on a whim and are so happy that we did. I tried the Traditional tasting flight: Vodka, Botanical Gin, Rye and Southern Amaro. The bartender offered a taste of the Barrel Rested Gin instead of the Rye because my boyfriend ordered the Whiskey tasting flight that contains the Rye. The vodka was well done. The taste was subtle and could be mixed with a light mixer. It did not need heavy flavor to mask a taste. The Botanical Gin was also well done. The flavor notes were able to shine through at various points of the taste. The Barrel Rested Gin was my favorite. The flavor was so different in a really good way. The color from the barrel was absolutely beautiful. The Southern Amaro was not my favorite because I don't care for licorice, but I appreciated the taste. If you like liqueur, you will enjoy this. I ordered the Iced Irish Coffee after the tasting which was great. I am still tasting the flavors 5 days later. Do yourself a favor and stop in here! read more

High Wire Distilling - Flight list on top of bar menu - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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If you love the smell of whiskey, this place is worth it for just the fresh aroma that coats your senses the second you walk through the door. It is a beautiful melancholy dimly lit with the decor of a prohibition style speak easy and a welcoming man cave. The tiny but fruitful gift shop has amazing gifts for any drinking fan including shirts to celebrate local. The bar for tasting offers a great view of the barrels in the warehouse, offers a fun-loving staff and its just the right place to make new friends. Stop in for a tasting, a gift, a bottle or just the aromas. read more

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Fun distillery down in Charleston! We ended up having a tour that was very informative but very warm! Haha! I did not do a tasting, but I DID enjoy a special cocktail. The A.C. Slater....made with their refreshing gin, blueberries, lemon, and soda it was awesome. Too bad we had time constraints for our dinner res I would've had another. My husband did the whiskey sampler. Enjoyed this little place and would stop down again or even try to find their booze in a local liquor store when we go back down south. read more

High Wire Distilling - My A.C. Slater! Yummmmm! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Well, this was abundantly awesome! We drove by, feasted our eyes on a kick ass wall mural, then saw a tiny chalkboard written sign which said, "$5 tours." Sold. Kristen, our host, was a true rockstar. She showed four of us around the distillery and her knowledge of the distilling process went above and beyond. It's cool when you actually learn something on a tour, not just nod your head to be polite. After touring the facility, you head back to the bar for sampling. The $5 price includes samples of vodka, rum, bourbon, and two varieties of gin (in that specific order for the palette). We added a special whiskey to the sampling for a very small price. What's more, the alcohol was outstanding. High Wire creates unique flavor profile in their batches. I'm not crazy about rum, but there's didn't focus on sweetness. The bourbon packed a punch, too. Damn, this will kickstart your heart! If I were a Charleston local, I'd be seeking this stuff out left and right. Start distributing to Florida, guys! read more

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This is a great space and the service is very chill but friendly- hopefully things pick up here now that Covid restrictions are lightening and high wire plans to roll out a full kitchen menu. For now they are only open until 6 pm so makes it difficult to meet up/hang out after work. Highly recommend their whiskey sour! Their other specialty seasonal cocktails were $10-$12 m, regular flights is $10 and whiskey flight is $12 read more

High Wire Distilling - Whiskey sour! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I'm a big fan of Highwire not just because of the booze but for who they are. It's tough to dislike a business who's people are so great. This outfit is run by a couple named Scott & Ann who used to own Immaculate Baking Co until they got bought by Pillsbury I think and decided to start a distillery. They're good people who care about making a good product. They can share their story with you much better than I can when you stop by. I've stopped in a handful of times for tastings, tours, or just to say hello. Recently, a friend of mine took a tour while in town and regretfully didn't buy the Highwire hat he wanted. He left town early the next morning so I stopped by, during non-business hours, and Ann welcomed me in to buy a hat so I could send it up to Boston... very nice of them. They take pride in their product and that's why I have a bottle of their Hat Trick Gin in my cabinet right now. Everything I've tried has been great quality booze and I'm looking forward to seeing what else comes out of Highwire in the future. read more

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Driving by had a little time to kill so decided to stop and try it. So glad we did. Great bartender very friendly and talkative about the drinks and place. Delicious drinks on a hot summer charleston day. Highly recommend read more

High Wire Distilling - Aqua fresca - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Excellent whiskey, love the Revival Rye. Beautiful facility, I try to visit every time I'm in Charleston.

Have you ever just gone somewhere on a whim and then thought just how thankful you were you went? That's how I feel about high wire. My wife and I did a drink (best old fashioned I have had) the tour and flights. I can not emphasize enough how great an experience we had and how much we learned. Our tour guide is part time there and a food writer. She was so knowledgeable and truly made the experience. It's small and intimate, the staff comes across as really caring about each other but the quality of the alcohol is the true selling point of this place. I never considered myself a gin person and my wife "hates" whisky and yet we both found within their selections something we each liked or appreciated from the category we didn't care for. Take the time and go for it, you won't regret it and I'll be shocked if you don't find something you really do enjoy read more

I had a great experience at High Wire! Came here for a girls weekend and we did a tour and tasting. We were able to order cocktails prior to the tour so we could walk around with them. The tour was about 20 minutes long and very educational learning about the process of how they distill their alcohol. The guide made the tour fun he had a great personality. After the tour we did the tasting and the bartender walked us through each alcohol. They were all really good! After the tasting was over we all got something from the gift shop. The hats were really cute and they had a good selection of hot sauce. It was the perfect activity to do during the day and the location was super convenient - right on King St in downtown. read more

High Wire Distilling - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Excellent spirits, nice and chill ambiance, and very helpful staff. The Revival bourbon is awesome!

I really enjoyed my experience here. The drinks are amazing and the staff is very knowledgeable. You can tell Jay really loves his job. He made everything fun and exciting and was very personable. I definitely recommend stopping in here to learn about their local spirits and to gave a good drink. read more

Did a tour of the distillery and really enjoyed it! Our tour guide was friendly and clearly knowledgeable about the inner workings of the distillery. The space itself is really cool, and the liquor was excellent. The flights let you try their classics without having too much. My favorites were the rye whiskey and the amaro, so much so that I'll be looking for their amaro at stores from now on. A cool way to spend some time on vacation and have a good drink or two! read more