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    Moonrise Distillery

    4.2 (51 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Bill M.

    Looking for something different while we were in the mountains for wine tasting because well as much as we like wine and little whiskey here and there provides a nice diversion. This place was really cool. Nice venue and layout. Staff was friendly although the bartender seemed a bit 'aloof' for most of the time we were there. Tastings were there thing but he seemed to not like to pour them. It seems a few others have felt the people behind the bar were a little off putting. But as with all reviews take them with a grain of salt. It is definitely worth a visit and you form your own opinion. Either way we did get to try some good whiskeys and talk with some locals which the place seemed full of. You can buy all of their mixers in the store as well. Fun place!

    Fun stop. Nice staff and good quality samples. Looks like it could be a really fun place on the weekends!

    Valerie L.

    Stopped in on a weekend and we're pleasantly surprised. We tried so many things and everything was tasty and pretty unique. Our service was excellent.... From our greeting by Rita, to our drinks served by Doug (the owner). We left with a few bottles to drink and will definitely be back. We stopped by earlier in the day on a weekday and it was a little less busy and a little quieter. So depending on what atmosphere you prefer, choose your day/time accordingly. They also had live music on the weekend. It was pretty crowded but also not a rowdy crowd. Can't wait to go back!

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    Kewlpita M.

    A gem. Truly an awesome experience. Booked the distillery tour with no real expectations but looking for something to do in the area while visiting. Highly recommend. I mean HIGHLY. The owner and master distiller Doug has a passion for what he does and it shows during his tour. The smells and feels of each room during the tour accentuate the experience. The tasting offered at the end were above and beyond what I even imaged the experience would entail. Even with a charge for the tour. We ended up spending over $500 with multiple visits during our trip to take back home and will definitely be back for more. Doug's wife Jen ran the store and bar and she is the sweetest. They even provided suggestions on places to eat in town and sites to see. Very friendly American family run operation. . I can see why they have won awards. Great people. Great booze. Great atmosphere. Great time.

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    Mark M.

    Folks - there is a reason why Moonrise Distillery has so many 5 star ratings! First of all, the owners are amazing people who are committed not only to this great Country, but also to making the finest Bourbon to be found in this country. Have they succeeded (?), well that will be up to you to decide as everyone has a different palate - but I can tell you this from an experienced whisky drinker - it is some DAMN fine bourbon and to not have tasted it would be a crime against humanity. Now..........do you really want to have that on your conscience? Just as good as the bourbon, or even better, are their Rye Whiskey and the addictive Snowcream cordial which will cause your eyes to roll back as it glides over your tongue almost immediately forcing you to pour another one, or five. And for those lazy Sunday mornings, try their pre-bottled Bloody Mary's which are the perfect blend of smooth and spicy. You'll never want to go to the trouble of making your own again. Looking forward to my next visit to Moonrise Distillery - it's worth every effort to travel all the way to Georgia as they treated me as family. Thanks Doug and Jenn.

    Lizbeth E.

    The highlight of Clayton. What a great experience touring the distillery. We met several wonderful people on our tour. This family owned distillery is fantastic. I learned so much about how my favorite libation is created. Our tour guide the man himself was great. After an explanation on how the distillery works, we got a tour of the barrels of whiskey. After that was the fun part. Tasted several delicious cocktails and just talked and laughed with our new friends. I almost forgot to mention we were able to bring our dogs along thru the entire tour. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

    Matt P.

    My wife and I travel quite a lot and we like to visit breweries and distilleries wherever we can. LOVED this gem hidden in Northeast Georgia. We have been on multiple tours of these type of facilities but none have ever treated us like Jennifer and Doug (I hope I remembered correctly) did. There were just our little group of 4 and once the tour started it was awesome. Doug was explaining the history of distilling and how he used that history to learn from to make his product. It was the most detailed description I've ever had about distilling and since I brew beer at home I understood a lot of the process. My friends have a bit of a chemistry background so he really went into details about the chemistry of distilling. Along the way we sampled product, checked out the distillery area and the barrel storage area. Great visit and we will be back. They were so friendly and nice.

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    Ryan was a wonderful host. Very personable. We enjoyed the gin and vodka drinks. We will definitely be back!

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    Thank you for the kind review. So glad you enjoyed Moonrise Distillery

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    Service non-existent. Won't be going back. Could not get a drink. Paying attention to other staff but not customers.

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    Incredible find. Owner is an engineer who loves whiskey and the science behind a great product. One taste and you know it works.

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    For those of you who are bourbon lovers, this place is a gem off the bourbon trail!! A very talented master distiller make tasty bourbon!

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    Ask the Community - Moonrise Distillery

    Can anyone tell me how to order the drinks online I live in Florida I've tried to email them and call them but I'm not getting much help. the phone number that they have just goes to a recording?

    We do not sell online. Shipping to Florida is a recent capability. Send an email to info@moonrisedistillery.com with your shipping address, contact phone number and the products you are interested in purchasing and the team will send you a quote and… Read more

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    Old Know Bev Co & Mocktails

    Old Know Bev Co & Mocktails

    4.9(12 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Not many places get me excited, not many places make me want to go back, and not many places are as…read morefun as Oldknow. I am not local to the area and I do wish I could revisit this establishment. My bar fly days have been long gone, yet I guess "closing the bar" is part of my genetic structure, and these things don't go away. It's not something that I intend on doing, but the conversation flows with me and around me, and people just don't want me to go home! So, we ended up hanging out with one of the owners, and this gave me an insight to the whole idea behind this concept. If you are interested in local, unique products, and search for new flavors, this is the place to find excellent quality drinks. There's in-house gin and bitters, and that is all I will say. Well, one more thing I will say: don't be surprised if this bar becomes a national destination. The bar itself is classy and inviting, the music is great, the crowd is cool, but the hospitality is above tops. This place has it all and deserves a visit. Closing statement: very few places deserve 6 stars, this is one of them.

    Old Know is situated in downtown Clayton and brings an eclectic vintage approach to grabbing a…read moredrink. They offer around 3 mocktails, but several different cocktail options. Their cocktails are on tap, which is an interesting approach. The drinks are packed with flavor and the staff are super accommodating in helping you pick out a drink. They had a fun selection of cards and board games too!

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    Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling - Whiskey Sour

    Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling

    4.5(52 reviews)
    31.4 mi
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    "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.

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    Cultivated Cocktails - Asheville 75

    Cultivated Cocktails

    4.8(82 reviews)
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    The most charming and unexpected little spot! The food and service were incredible, and the drinks…read morewere spectacular. The owners and staff were so welcoming--I walked in a stranger and left feeling like a friend. I only wish I didn't live all the way in Indiana because this would absolutely be my go-to place. Highly recommend the Caprese flatbread and the Morning After drink, both were so delicious!

    Booked a private cocktail class where we got to learn all about the history of Cultivated…read moreCocktails, the liquors that they distill, and their partnerships within the community, all while sipping on samples of their liquors! We were able to sample 4 liquors and 4 liqueur. For the liquors, we samples rum, two types of gin, and vodka. All had high ABVs but the rum and vodka had very light flavors without the usual bite at the end! Their regular gin had a strong juniper taste, while their Shades of Rose Gin carried a lighter, fruitier taste. For Liqueurs, we were able to sample their Appalachian Aperetif, Ginger Cordial, Creme de Cacao, and Coffee Liqueur. My top three were the Shades of Rose Gin, the Ginger Cordial, and the Coffee Liqueur. After choosing our top three samples, our mixologist made us three half cocktails from our selections. The class was amazing, the drinks were amazing, and our mixologist was amazing! The cost of the class was $30 per person.

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