Kirkwood is truly worth visiting if you are in the area. Keep in mind where you are, West Virginia…read more Yes, they mainly focus on fruity wines, Some might say for a less defined palate. Harsh reviews are not warranted just because that's not you or your interest. Otherwise, Kirkwood is a good experience. The short tour is free. An unlimited tasting is also free. There are seats on the covered patio to sip and smoke.

Free tastings! What a great selection- they have your typical wines, plus fruit wines, vegetable…read morewines (!), and more! Also make sure you head down the road to their distillery for more free tastings!

Another best of West Virginia and my new favorite West Virginia distillery since Smooth Ambler sold…read moreout. This place is in the middle of no where for sure but don't let that scare you off. The staff and owner/head distiller are nothing short of the epitome of southern hospitality. They will answer any questions you have and take really good care of you. I got a tour while I was there and was even allowed to taste the raw spirits right out of the still...that'll grow some hair on your chest! They have soooo many types and flavors of moonshine it's insane. My favorite spirits were the "Charred in a jar" series. They put a toasted oak stave inside of each jar so the spirits continue to age naturally. I bought a couple bottles of the Apple Butter flavor and put them in my garage so I'd get huge temp changes, it's already gotten better in six months. I need to buy more and age them like that for a few years. When I was there they were having a private event and everyone was dressed from the roaring 20's which was really cool to see. I will be back!

Awesome pizza, super friendly service and a nice bottle of wine makes for a great dinner!!read more

As a bourbon enthusiast, I was excited when my wife found this spot--and it absolutely delivered…read more Josh, our bartender, was outstanding from beginning to end, making the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is fantastic and really adds to the overall vibe. I ordered an Old Fashioned, which was excellent--personally, I'd go with just a touch less simple syrup next time to make it perfect. My wife chose the Bloody Mary, and it was unlike any we've had before in a great way. We both really enjoyed our drinks. We also tried a single barrel flight, which definitely lived up to expectations. If you're a bourbon lover, this place is well worth a visit--you really can't beat the experience.

I had a great Smoked Old Fashioned -- beautifully crafted and full of flavor. Josh provided…read moreexcellent service and really elevated the experience. The overall vibe was very nice and enjoyable. Definitely recommend!

So glad we decided to head down for a tasting while in the Canaan Valley area. The spirits were…read morevery good, especially the maple whiskey and gin. We also enjoyed the gensing spirits! The woman who gave us the tasting was delightful and we sat there and talked with her for almost an hour.

Such a great discovery! Although they didn't offer the peach brandy that I was seeking, I was able…read moreto acquire the even more delicious and unique local ginseng spirits. Our entire visit, including a tasting and conversation with the staff, was delightful. And their beverages are really special. In fact, we had to stop on our way out of the area and stock up on three more bottles!

This is a small shop. My impression was that it's a one man show. That man, however, is very nice…read moreand makes some pretty good 'shine. I tasted his products and ended up buying the White Lightening, which was smoother than most. He was in the middle of making the next batch of a cinnamon apple flavored shine, and that was good, too. The flavor tasted very natural. Very real apple flavor. The location is convenient if you're in town. I'll make a point to go back next time I'm in Charleston.

I really hate to do this to a distillery and give them only one star, especially ones that sell…read moremoonshine. The issue I have was I'm only in town for a short period of time, the only time I got to swing by was around lunch time or late in the evening. With the hours of operation only being 4:30pm to 8:00pm I was unable to get in to make any purchases directly from the manufacture and I would have love to take a tour. Now I'm gonna have to find what they make in an over priced liqour store

I've been a fan of Smooth Ambler since its very early days - but only as a product on the shelf…read more When I saw that the distillery was "on the way" to a weekend at the Homestead, it became a central party of our journey. The distillery was easy to find - outside of town, very close to the airport. Plenty of parking, and very attractive grounds. Inside, thrilled to find a huge selection of merchandise, friendly staff, and a tasting bar. Tasting portion (which does have a fee) is a very generous pour, so feel free to split between two people. You can always order a cocktail or pour of what you like. I learned about the label protocol and mash bills, and left with a few bottles, stickers, cards, maple syrup and manhattan cocktail concentrate. Oh, and huge smile on my face.

Came in off the highway as a stop on our road trip to do a tasting. Pat was AWESOME. Told us about…read moreeach spirit, and we also had a great conversation about life. Bottles are reasonably priced for craft spirits, and we would absolutely come back if we were in the area!

Very friendly and talkative. The young man(Zach) who showed us around and talked to us about the…read moreprocess was very knowledgeable. Lots of great tasting moonshine. The best I've ever tasted. Made the traditional way, not like some of the big name places. The blackberry and paw paw is really good. They do provide a military discount which is much appreciated.

We happened to notice this place when visiting the Fairplane Yacht Club next door so we ran in to…read moresee what it was about. It's a very small and rustic locally owned distillery. If I had to guess based on the spirits I tasted I would have to say that they are a relatively new distillery with nothing aged 10 years yet. The younger spirits did taste hopeful. They had a lot of flavored moonshines which is all the rage at the moment. The blackberry was quite good. Service was really good. We were greeted promptly and had all of our questions answered. I didn't have room on my motorcycle to take anything home but maybe next trip.

As one of the previous yelpers mentioned make sure you check on the hours before heading here and…read moremake sure you have a good working car as you don't want to break down on the last mile of a dirt road especially in the rain. We saw the signs off Interstate 79 and just got lucky as we got there 1/2 before closing on Mother's Day Sunday! The owner let my wife feed the baby wild Turkey's while I was taste testing with his son. The facility was way cool and modern for being out in the middle of nowhere. Also note to mention this is an 11 mile ride off of interstate 79 thru farm land with narrow roads so if your use to city driving be careful. I'm not a Vodka drinker so I was down to tasting the Moonshine and whiskies. I'm not a Red Bull drinker so the cinnamon whiskey was out for me. The moonshine is truly amazing on what I imagined moonshine should taste like. One of the other things that made me wonder after I left was the bottles were pretty heavy duty which probably is why the prices were a bit steep. I would like to see something a little more gimmicky like a Watermelon, Peach, pineapple or mango moonshine in a 1/2 gallon mason jar or hill Billy Jug. I'll definitely be back if I'm ever in the neighborhood!

Horrible. Not worth the drive or lack of GPS. Dude waiting on us was the rudest human being. I got…read moreserial killer vibes immediately. He was flippant and mean. He chastised me for using a different cup for each liquor I tried - I asked him doesn't that ruin the flavor? He said each cup costs too much and I was wasting things. What should have been a fun event was 20 minutes of crap.

Glad we went around back of Big Timber Brewery! New Heritage is in the basement of the same…read morebuilding and has some great products! There various kinds of apple brandy and other liqueurs were all delicious. We also enjoyed their infused maple syrups and canned cocktails!

Really enjoyed stopping in and learning about the brandy he makes. He walks you through the…read moretastings with information about the process for each one. The maple syrup is amazing as well!