We had the most fun at Soldier of the Sea than we've had at any other distillery and we've been to…read moremany! The building was an 1893 cotton warehouse still with the original roof so it may throw you off a bit. However, when you enter "The Hive", it's gorgeous and welcoming! We were there on a Friday night and were joined by the friendliest locals we've ever met! The bar was packed and we all had the opportunity to share stories and laughter until closing! The owners Mark & Jennifer are so open and inviting you can't help but settle in and feel comfortable! Cheyanne was our bartender and boy can she mix some fun and creative cocktails! From the New Fashioned to the Screaming Cicada, she has definitely mastered her craft! The whiskey and bourbon Mark is crafting is unique and delicious. With his wife's passion for everything bee's, the added honey influence is very pleasing to the palate! Whether passing through or a ways up the road, I highly recommend a visit to Soldier of the Sea, you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Soldier of the Sea Distillery is a locally, veteran-owned business just outside of Athens, in the…read morecounty of Madison. The owners, Mark and Jennifer have made it their mission from the beginning to only buy from local and regional farmers. All other materials, such as bottles, etc. are 100% American-made. To date, they have named and dedicated two whiskies to the men and women who have served this country by sea and by land, Sea Duty and Sword and Saber. The third, for those who have served by air, will be released early next year. It has also been their goal to provide a space for folks to gather, meet their neighbors, and enjoy life. The Hive Pub, which is part of the distillery offers seasonal cocktails, mocktails, and an assortment of other beverages. The pub hosts a number of events from a monthly supper club that highlights the talents of local chefs, to music festivals and parties. Finally, their other passion lies in helping to provide habitat and food to those that help feed us, pollinators. Several of the whiskies use honey in the fermentation process which adds a floral essence to their whiskies. The pub is dog and family-friendly, and everyone is welcome.

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!

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!!

So while leaving the area I just happened to pass this building so I stopped in because I can…read moreappreciate a good distillery. When you walk in it's huge and there's plenty of space on the inside and the outside. There are TVs here so you can actually watch a game while you're drinking. The staff was super cool and very very friendly so I appreciate that they do everything in house because it's a distillery but they have some very creative drinks. If you want to go and sit outside, that's a good spot to be in because there's plenty of space out there. They have a patio out there as well that is very easy to chill at. Overall I don't really have any complaints. The menu isn't huge but it's enough to get you over. If you're passing it, I would definitely say it'd be a good time to try.

This was my first time here and Lauren was our guide. She did a great job giving us a tour. We got…read moreto try moonshine in its rarest form straight from the barrel which was such a unique experience. Their craft cocktails were really tasty and they even had a food truck on the premises for those who wanted a little something extra to eat. I hope to come back and spend more time out here

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. ‍

Excellent service and friendly bar staff. They explained the flight menu and hand crafted an…read moreexcellent whiskey sour! Live jazz music was the perfect highlight.

Stopped in at their new digs (well, they've been here for 4 years, but I've not visited here since…read morethey moved. There was this whole pandemic/lockdown, see, and I kinda didn't travel...) and now they have a tasting room with real food and flights of their extended offerings. Carolina Crème is why I came, but they have an Avena Oat whiskey and an Heirloom Rye vodka that are both very nice!! Also had a BBQ BLT, which was amazing!! The bacon is rubbed with BBQ spices, and rather than fresh tomato, they use julienne sticks of marinated sun dried tomatoes. It hit just right! I did request another leaf of lettuce, since the other ingredients were a bit salty. That did the trick for the half that traveled toward home with me. Only a small part made it all the way home to Durham, however. I kept nibbling at it while driving. So good! I'll need to make this pilgrimage again soon.

Another day, another distillery!! Again while driving back from vacation a well placed billboard…read moredirected us to take a slight detour and check out Palmetto distillery. So glad we did! We were greeted as soon as we walked in and directed to look around and call out with any questions. We naturally did a tasting and they offer 6 samples for $5. We tried our 6 and then the bartender let us try one other one as well! Relaxed atmosphere providing plenty of moonshine tasting options as well as cocktails. They did not have any food options when we there but plenty of local restaurants to grab a bite after drinking.....see next review for options

The service is wonderful. Great welcoming atmosphere…read more Staff knowledgeable and knows their product.

Love this place! They have an excellent selection of moonshine! They have a tasting you can do that…read morethey will guide you through and you can also take a tour of the distillery. Every time I have gone, they have been very welcoming and a fun ambiance. Usually there are other people doing a tasting at the same time and it almost becomes a fun group activity as other people just want to have a good time as well. They also have a little section for merchandise where you can buy, hats, T-shirt's, stickers, etc. I highly recommend trying sugar tit! Their cookies and cream moonshine is a go to!

Cute little place to stop at. Their moonshine didn't really blow me away. Just did a tasting. It…read morewas strange the way they made their whiskey.

This is such a hidden jem of a bar. Tucked away behind mellow mushroom in cool building where they…read moreactually distilled the tasty tequilas and runs used to craft these fancy cocktails. Tonight the Rum old fashion and the Rosemary Paloma were fantastic. Carefully prepared by Hali - the charming bartender who keeps that bar in top notch shape.

Stopped in here for a cocktail while in Greenville. The owner was so nice and told us all about the…read moredistillery. Staff was great overall. My husband ordered a run drink and I had a tequila. Really smooth and yummy. We bought a bottle of the pineapple rum to bring home with us. Will be back next time in area.