Twelve 33 Distiller is a gem, a delight, a treat and worth visiting. My wife and I did the VIP…read moretour and it was amazing - very well led by SAM who spoke well on how they make their spirits as he showed us around, helping us pick spirits for our sampling and leading us through the equipment then to the "secret" Speakeasy. We loved our time at Twelve 33, enjoying our visit with SAM and KEVIN, the food, the spirits and the general feeling of joy persistent throughout the facility. Highly recommend you work in time to visit! TOUR $29 per person gets you a very personalized tour with an employee - in our case, that employee was SAM TICE who we learned is the Assistant Distiller and Operations Manager so he definitely knows his stuff! On the tour, you start by picking your spirits that will be on your tasting flight. Yeah, it seems weird to pick them up front but then while you're on the tour in the back, their staff is pouring all your spirits so they are ready for you when you're done - very efficient! And don't worry, your guide will assist you in selecting spirits and there's a very descriptive menu to help you out as well. SPIRITS The spirits I tried were excellent and my wife enjoyed hers as well, starting with their Intemperance Vodka that both of us got and fell in love with. And that's saying something! We are both Belvedere fans as our number one vodka of choice, and it's a Rye vodka so normally we're not in on the corn/wheat types but this vodka was smooth, delightful and fun enough that we purchased 2 bottles on our way out. Beyond that, our tastes went different directions as I loaded up on whiskeys and my wife went the tequila and cream liquor route. My favorite was the Triple Oaked whisky which I also procured a bottle of as we exited SPEAKEASY Such a fun surprise - at the end of the tour, you open their speakeasy by uttering the password, and step back into time with early 1900's decor and music, plus your tasting flight waiting with water and pretzels for you to enjoy. They give you time to taste and also select a cocktail (included in the tour) from their menu which they bring to you to imbibe in this fun room! FOOD We only tried one item from their Small Bites menu - a flatbread - but it was awesome. Very interesting flatbread as it was smaller than I think we expected but the ingredients were perfectly balanced and appropriately sized - we had the BBQ Chicken pizza with BBQ sauce, roasted chicken, purple onion and 3 cheese blend. It was cute and the perfect amount of food for a snack before we moved on to dinner closer to our hotel. STAFF Besides SAM who gave us the tour, we met KEVIN OSBORN, the founder/owner/head distiller who swung by to say hello and chat for a moment. He was very nice and it was great of him to drop by. We had servers and other staff that were equally friendly and welcoming - a warm, enthusiastic group of people that all seem to truly love working at Twelve 33 Distillery, and it made our visit even better

Founded in 2017, the Twelve 33 Distillery (named after the month when prohibition ended) was the…read morefirst distillery to open in Horry County (both Myrtle Beach and Little River are located in it). It has a wide variety of different spirits, and has a strongly recommended tasting tour. My wife and I took advantage of our free time near Myrtle Beach during a hotel change-over, making (and paying for) the reservation on-line. Both of us really loved it, and really appreciated how the uncrowded time let us slowly enjoy every part of the tour, especially the tasting(s) at the end. The tour costs $29 per person, paid at the time of reservation. The distillery's bar opened at the same time as our tour (around 1 pm). It is located in a newer strip mall, right off of highway 17, with a dunkin donuts is in the same building. There was plenty of free outdoor parking in front. It's a beautiful space inside, with plenty of open seating and high unfinished ceilings. We were the only two on the tour, and Eric was our guide. We started by writing the 6 chosen spirits for the later tasting. My wife chose - Intemperance vodka - Carolina Peach Vodka - Crusader Spiced Rum - Tipsy Joe Coffee Cream Liqueur - two others while I chose - Blueberry Vodka - Arethusa Single Barrel Rum - Big Six Double Oak Bourbon - Big Six Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey - Traigh Mhor American Single Malt Whiskey - Rocco Loco American Agave We then went on our tour, in the industrial area of the building. The actual space where the magic happens doesn't require much walking to see all of it. So it depends a lot on the tour guide to keep the spirit going: to entertain and hopefully do a little (in our case a lot) of education. Eric was great at all of it, and we even got to meet the owner (Kevin), who was working the floor. I had done a little studying for a previous distillery review, so what Eric taught us confirmed a lot. Two things of note were the two large vessels , nicknamed 'Bonnie' for the mash tun (where the grains are cooked) and 'Clyde' for the copper still. We then moved to the custom-built hidden speakeasy, where a secret password needed to be whispered to the lion head guarding the room (the secret word is related to Prohibition, like a lot of things here). Once we entered, our flights were ready and included 3 cream liquors as well. Eric then switched over to become our bartender/waiter, bringing water and pretzels, and offering suggestion and answers. He made it clear that we could take our time. Once we were done with the samples, we got to choose a full size cocktail (normally $13). We got a 'Never Trust a Ginger' (peach vodka, OJ, simple syrup, lime, basil, and ginger beer) and 'Eddie the Swinia' (bourbon, agave, lemon juice, cherry bitters). Both were excellent, eminently drinkable. We were having a really good time, admiring the atmosphere of the speakeasy. After we finished our drinks, we ordered 3 of the popular spirits to bring back home: Doc Scoflaw ($69.95), Carolina Peach Vodka ($29.95), and Big Six Double Oak ($59.95). Ten percent was taken off because we took the tour. The tax here was 8% (definitely a lot more palatable then the 21% charged in some places). We stayed a little bit longer to admire the room, and then left...remarking how nice everyone was, and hoping that future spirit tours would be as gratifying as this one.

Had a tasting and left with only 2 bottles. Everything I tasted was good. It was difficult to…read morelimit myself 2 2 bottles. The cinnamon whiskey was my favorite. I recommend stopping by and let them show you some good stuff. I'm going back.

Don't drive away before going inside. The distillery is not in the best part of town and the…read moreoutside needs a little work, but it is worth the stop. We were in town and wanting to visit a distillery, it was a bonus that they made moonshine and whiskey. They are only open in Saturday's so I submitted a message on their website, within two minutes one of the owners, Steve, text me to set up a visit on the only day we were available. He was incredibly accommodating, he even text me the day of to verify our tasting. We later found out that he drove directly from his primary job in another town to meet us there. The tour and Tasting was free! The Distillery was small, but clean and well decorated. We started with a quick tour and explanation of their process. He was very patient with my silly questions and more than happy to explain everything to us. After the tour we moved on to the tasting. He offered for us to try any and all of what they make there. We didn't not need that but tried many of them. We ended up purchasing the whiskey, lemon drop, and blackberry moonshine, although there were several others we enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a good way to spend an hour and learn a little about the distilling process.

Stopped in on a Sunday at Barefoot Landing. Pleasantly surprised they were open, cocktails and food…read moreonly since SC doesn't allow liquor sales on Sunday. Great service, we ordered drinks and a cheese/ meat tray. Cute little spot with charm! Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our visit here. We came in on a Wednesday afternoon when I had visitors in town…read more They are behind a car wash and had a smaller parking lot. Jake was an amazing bartender/host. He gave us the run down and was super nice. They have 4 kinds of rum. My favorite was the Over Proof or the Queen's Share since its doubled distilled. I got the drink flight so I could try 3 different drinks. All of them were tasty and refreshing. Definitely check this place out. There is plenty of room inside and out. It was comfy and clean! Loved that they let guest email in photos for their Wall of Hounds too!

Located at the next entrance over from Flaming Amy's burritos, behind the car wash, this small, new…read morerum-only distillery has a pleasant bar and tasting room. Check the hours beforehand, as they are not open every day. They currently offer four rums, available as a flight for $22. They also have many cocktails that utilize their rums, ranging from some tiki classics to house recipes and rums mixed with four flavors of a vinegar based shrub made locally. Our host was a merry extravert who offered a warm welcome and seemed genuinely disappointed we were flying home later in the day, making it difficult to return soon.

The best places are always hidden!! You must try the peach whiskey when you are here. Even if you…read morethink you don't like whiskey, you'll love it. Doppio vodka? Delicious... and I'm not even a vodka girl. My only complaint is that I wish I started my vacation here so I could have gotten a bottle to drink throughout the week!

Salted caramel espresso martini did not disappoint. Never been here been here for 20 years. This…read morewas an amazing afternoon even though it rained everybody was super friendly. They have an awesome inside as well. The bar is beautiful.

This bar had live entertainment and good service when we went here. We didn't spend a long time…read morehere yet we will definitely come back. The bathrooms was clean. We stayed here until our Lyft came to pick us up.

Featuring live music on a Sunday afternoon during football, Wilmington Distillery was a nice spot…read moreto enjoy some drinks made with local spirits. It clearly stated that you are supposed to order from the bar, so first sat down to look at the menu. The one bartender working was kind enough to stop by the table to let us know she was ready to help us. They allow simple complementary tastings so got a thimbleful of their whiskey and limoncello. Ordered a Von Moscow Mule ($10) and a Regulator Whiskey ($12). Good pour. My team wasn't playing, so wasn't really interested in what was on the TV (unlike most others in the bar). Instead, enjoyed the live music while sipping on our cocktails, and left once done. It was a good stay.

This has to be one of my favorite venues in the entire Tri-County area. Great sound comfortable…read moreseating and really never too crowded and always lots of food trucks to choose from.! but the beer can be improved upon as there were no IPAs. And the bad news is firefly distillery, and the people that own it sold out so there will be apartments there in 2027.! I am very displeased about this. It's such a great location just to be topped on by stupid apartments and more people in a crowded area.

I attended a concert here, while the sound was great and venue was well set up the staff was…read moreextremely disappointing. Entry was a half hour behind, without an explanation, no available water, and the staff was messing around scanning each other, without any answers for why we're all still standing. Once we got to the gate people were sent away due to the bag policy. We spoke with three different staff members before entering about their bag policy and we were told every time that our bags were okay and "just on the edge". The same person had approved it before not even 10 minutes before hand. The lack of professionalism is extremely disappointing and a huge inconvenience for the attendees. I have never been turned away over this bag. I've attended 100s of concerts and this has never been a problem. I don't recommend this venue due to the staff.

Having a rough day? Want some booze, or some ice cream? With Hardscoop Distellery, you can have…read moreboth- all while supporting a local business and product. Hardscoop Distellery has a physical location on Clements Ferry Rd., but their ice cream is sold at liquor stores and Harris Teeter. I recently attended a tasting, where I tried the ice cream and learned more about it- and I've since become a fan and customer. Not only is Hardscoop made locally, but they also use local products. The price is very reasonable for the quality of ingredients as well as the alcohol content. A container of Hardscoop is cheaper than one fancy cocktail, and you can eat the whole container in your pajamas while binge-watching Netflix on the couch, with no judgement. Win win. Hardscoop regularly sells vanilla, chocolate, and coffee ice creams, but also offers seasonal flavors like peach sorbet. I tried each flavor, and the chocolate is hands-down my favorite. These ice creams are 16 proof, except the peach sorbet which is 21 proof. Needless to say, it packs a punch, so keep it away from the kiddos (or the lightweights). I can't wait to try some of the seasonal flavors. Rumor has it there will be a pumpkin spice flavor at the end of September, too.

What a fun idea! Too bad it isn't open at night or on weekends. I think they would have a larger…read morebusiness. Very interesting flavors and I didn't feel the price was high. The ice cream is premium! I've paid the same price for non-alcoholic pints of ice cream. Definitely worth a visit!

The Lowdown: Beautiful waterfront views, attentive service, delicious food, fair prices, and a laid…read moreback atmosphere that made for a great girls' night out. The three of us were on a girls' trip to Oak Island, so we took the golf cart over to Lone Rider. Parking was easy, even with a short wait for an outdoor table. But there were plenty of picnic tables and bar seating where we could relax in the meantime. Once we were seated outside, the view overlooking the sound was absolutely worth it. Peaceful, relaxing, exactly what we were hoping for. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We all ended up ordering the Smash Burger, and yes, despite the lettuce headlines, we kept the lettuce on and lived to tell the tale. My friends chose tots, and I went with the fries. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the Smash Burger on Texas toast was a great twist. Prices felt fair for the area, especially given the location and overall vibe. No live music the night we visited, but they host bands and events on other nights, which sounds like a fun reason to return.

I look forward to visiting this place with it looks like new owners and atmosphere. I love this…read morespot on the island for gorgeous sunset photos with family or alone. Beautiful part of the island

We were passing through Charleston and decided to stop by on a Sunday afternoon…read more My brother and I ordered a flight to sample them all while my mother ordered a pineapple sour. The whole flight was a good sample. The vodka has an off smell but then finishes very smooth. Don't be afraid of The Carolina reaper as it isn't as spicy as you fear. For example, SoCo has a spicy pepper that is crazy hot. The Jasper'sGin had the strong flavor of juniper as promised. I sensed a bit of ginger and pretended to taste the cinnamon. It's smooth gin that I enjoyed. I did appreciate the Tolerance (aka cinnamon liqueur) but not enough to purchase a bottle for my home. The bourbon tastes like bourbon and the Rye like Rye. In summary, nothing stood out as a 'must have' but everything was enjoyable. It was a good afternoon visit.

From the owner: Charleston's craft distillery scene is picking up steam! Long stymied by antiquated state laws,…read morelocal distilleries are now starting to produce spirits in the Holy City and are doing so with the same energy, enthusiasm and passion that has already established Charleston as a internationally recognized culinary destination. Now, in addition to rich history, beautifully preserved historic buildings, stunning beaches and friendly people, Charleston is known for its hand crafted liquors! Experience a taste of Charleston's flourishing micro-distillery scene with an exclusive tour of the local distilleries. On our 3.5 hour tour, enjoy a tour of some of Charleston's local distilleries! Ride in style in our air conditioned coach as we take you on a 3 stop tasting tour, learning more about Charleston's growing craft distillery scene. As a special treat, at the conclusion of the tour you'll be taken to a local pub to enjoy a cocktail made with one of the spirits distilled locally in Charleston! Our tours offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the art, science and passion that goes into making a great liquor, all while enjoying samples of unique Charleston spirits. A Charleston Distillery Tour is an ideal activity for bachelor/bachelorette parties, wedding parties, corporate groups/team building activities and any avid liquor drinker.