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Mike B.

I'm on a mission to visit every stop on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. My latest adventure found me and my wife at Prichard's Distillery in the tiny town of Kelso, TN. So glad we stopped in! The distillery is a very small, family owned and operated, small-batch craft distillery. They are mainly known for their rum, which I didn't try as I am not a rum fan. However, my wife said it was good. I tried some of their whiskey and bourbon, along with their brandy. All were very good. The distillery is located in an old school house, built in 1939. It is a very cool setting for a distillery. The operation is quite small, so they are truly small-batch. I believe the tour guide said they have 6 or 8 employees, including the owner, his wife and their son. Lots of things are done by hand, including applying the labels to the bottles. The tour and tasting are free, but they do have a place where you can leave tips. The tour lasted maybe 45 minutes. Our tour guide was great! She knew her stuff and was very friendly and fun. For the tasting you get to sample 4 of their products. I opted for the Tennessee whiskey, the barrel proof Tennessee whiskey, the double chocolate bourbon and the brandy. All were quite good, but I highly recommend both the bourbon and the brandy. We visited their small bottle shop afterward and realized we had not tried one of their signature products, Sweet Lucy. Our tour guide brought us a sample. It was good, but it is very sweet. If you are interested in the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, history, or small-batch distilleries (or perhaps all of these), the then I certainly recommend making a stop at this tiny distillery. It's not far from Lynchburg (home of Jack Daniel's) and Tullahoma (home of George Dickel), so you could potentially visit all three in one day. Cheers!

Mary Kate E.

Prichard's Distillery was a really great distillery that I recently visited. It is housed in an old school house in Kelso, TN. The Prichard family opened their distillery in 1999 originally focusing on whiskey, but currently are more focused on rum and liqueurs. They are one of two grandfathered distilleries that are called Tennessee whiskey without falling the Lincoln County method of distilling. I was impressed by their signature Tennessee Whiskey, which offered a rich, smoky flavor that was both smooth and complex. The distillery also offers a range of other spirits, including rum and vodka, all of which were exceptional. We ended up buying their signature whiskey along with a bottle of their ruby red grapefruit vodka, and their praline liqueur. Checking out the place, it doesn't take long to go through it to check out their products, but it is still really cool to see how they have utilized all of the spaces of the old school building. I am not sure when the building was constructed, but my guess would be the late 1930s or 1940s. Whether you are a whiskey enthusiast or just looking for a great way to spend an afternoon, Prichard's Distillery is an excellent choice to come and try a variety of alcohol. The best part is that the tastings are free. This is not necessarily the case at the other major distilleries around the area. It is a bit removed, but it is worth the trek.

Greg M.

This circa 1939 school house turned rum distillery is well worth stopping by if you're a fan of rum... or history. Like most, I think Jamaica when I think of rum, but the Pritchards of rural south Tennessee will educate you on the fact that world-class rum can be distilled right here in whiskey country! They have some damned good whiskey, vodka and liqueurs, as well! Fun tasting, tour & gift shop!

Weary T.

05/21/2021 A old fashioned distillery in Kelso, TN. Open six (6) days a week, closed on Sundays. Free guided tours are available (that are non scheduled). If you want a free tour and they're busy, you'll have to wait until someone becomes available. On site Spirits Shoppe sells a variety of Prichard's Vodkas, Liqueurs, Brandy, Rums, Whiskies and Moonshines. Prichard's has made a name for itself for their Whiskey, Rum and Liqueur. The best sellers are Prichard's Cranberry Rum and Prichard's Sweet Lucy Liqueur. All the employees are nice. I'm a lightweight drinker and still had a great time.

Traci C.

I was with a friend and we were searching for something to do near the Winchetser area so we drove down to this distillery. It was a cold and rainy day so we were the obly guests there. We were quickly greeted and offered a tour and tasting. We said sure! We then watched a quick 5 min intro video and then went to see the distillery and bottling area. It's a super small, eight employee operation so that makes it even more interesting. The building where everything is made is a renovated school house. The storage and warehouse area is in the old gym. After we asked questions and got the tour from the guide, she let us taste several different types of their products. We recommend the Sweet Lucy! If youre in the area stop by and see them, just not on Sunday!

Stop One on the Distillery Tour for Emily's 21st birthday. We're now Sweet Lucy fans!

Dawn T.

I've passed by the sign to Prichards for years and finally decided to go for my daughters 21st birthday. What a treat! Quaint and uncommercialized (unlike the one up the road) not to mention free. One taste of Sweet Lucy and you'll be hooked, too.

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Short tour and tasting. This is a small family operation in an old school house. We did have an opportunity to purchase at the end of the tour. Free! read more

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Prichard's Distillery is a solid stop if you're into good whiskey and on the whiskey trail! The place has a laid-back, no-frills vibe, and the staff know their stuff. Their whiskey is smooth, flavorful, and not overly fancy, just quality you can taste. It's the kind of place that reminds you why small-batch whiskey still matters. Just good people making good whiskey the right way. Plus if your a playboy fan there distillery was in the 2011 June Edition. read more

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It's an entirely different experience from touring a big distillery. The setting is a historic schoolhouse, the staff takes real pride in the business and it feels like a personal connection. read more

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I'm on a mission to visit every stop on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. My latest adventure found me and my wife at Prichard's Distillery in the tiny town of Kelso, TN. So glad we stopped in! The distillery is a very small, family owned and operated, small-batch craft distillery. They are mainly known for their rum, which I didn't try as I am not a rum fan. However, my wife said it was good. I tried some of their whiskey and bourbon, along with their brandy. All were very good. The distillery is located in an old school house, built in 1939. It is a very cool setting for a distillery. The operation is quite small, so they are truly small-batch. I believe the tour guide said they have 6 or 8 employees, including the owner, his wife and their son. Lots of things are done by hand, including applying the labels to the bottles. The tour and tasting are free, but they do have a place where you can leave tips. The tour lasted maybe 45 minutes. Our tour guide was great! She knew her stuff and was very friendly and fun. For the tasting you get to sample 4 of their products. I opted for the Tennessee whiskey, the barrel proof Tennessee whiskey, the double chocolate bourbon and the brandy. All were quite good, but I highly recommend both the bourbon and the brandy. We visited their small bottle shop afterward and realized we had not tried one of their signature products, Sweet Lucy. Our tour guide brought us a sample. It was good, but it is very sweet. If you are interested in the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, history, or small-batch distilleries (or perhaps all of these), the then I certainly recommend making a stop at this tiny distillery. It's not far from Lynchburg (home of Jack Daniel's) and Tullahoma (home of George Dickel), so you could potentially visit all three in one day. Cheers! read more

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We went in for the tour and tasting. Its a nice place. I tried a variety of their and they are amazing. The lady who helped us was very kind and knowledgeable. The best thing I tried was their fudge. It was the best around. Thank you for your hospitality. read more

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Mary Kate E.

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Prichard's Distillery was a really great distillery that I recently visited. It is housed in an old school house in Kelso, TN. The Prichard family opened their distillery in 1999 originally focusing on whiskey, but currently are more focused on rum and liqueurs. They are one of two grandfathered distilleries that are called Tennessee whiskey without falling the Lincoln County method of distilling. I was impressed by their signature Tennessee Whiskey, which offered a rich, smoky flavor that was both smooth and complex. The distillery also offers a range of other spirits, including rum and vodka, all of which were exceptional. We ended up buying their signature whiskey along with a bottle of their ruby red grapefruit vodka, and their praline liqueur. Checking out the place, it doesn't take long to go through it to check out their products, but it is still really cool to see how they have utilized all of the spaces of the old school building. I am not sure when the building was constructed, but my guess would be the late 1930s or 1940s. Whether you are a whiskey enthusiast or just looking for a great way to spend an afternoon, Prichard's Distillery is an excellent choice to come and try a variety of alcohol. The best part is that the tastings are free. This is not necessarily the case at the other major distilleries around the area. It is a bit removed, but it is worth the trek. read more

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It was fun. The people there were very knowledgeable n sweet. I love that it's in an old schoolhouse. Highly recommend

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Greg M.

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This circa 1939 school house turned rum distillery is well worth stopping by if you're a fan of rum... or history. Like most, I think Jamaica when I think of rum, but the Pritchards of rural south Tennessee will educate you on the fact that world-class rum can be distilled right here in whiskey country! They have some damned good whiskey, vodka and liqueurs, as well! Fun tasting, tour & gift shop! read more

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Jennifer S.

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This was the neatest old schoolhouse ever! Mike was our guide and he was awesome, friendly and knowledgeable! We even met Mrs. Prichard! The spirits are great as well! Reasonably priced and delicious! Can't say enough about this place! read more

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Steven L.

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It has been many years since I last visited and brought my friend here on our way on our journey. This is not a major commercial distillery but the tour and information are very interesting. The tour takes you through the warehouse in the old school gymnasium, into an oversized garage where mash is prepared, fermented and distilled. Another oversized garage serves as the bottling facility. The visitor presentation area as well as the rest of this old schoolhouse are charming and nicely decorated. Sampling the many offerings was of course, fun. Since being there last, I saw that they have greatly expanded their product line, including some higher end offerings. Our tour guide was very nice, but her delivery was hard to follow at times. It was high pitched and rapid-fire. I was tempted to buy a bottle of libation there and then, but hesitated. Their best product was expensive. While not out of my price range, I chose to go back home and see what products are on the shelf in my local store and let my adult son select what interests him Overall, a fun stop in this rural area to learn about rum and whiskey in Tennessee. read more

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Absolute must if you are doing the whiskey trail! Family owned and operated distillery with great people! Couldn't recommend this place more

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05/21/2021 A old fashioned distillery in Kelso, TN. Open six (6) days a week, closed on Sundays. Free guided tours are available (that are non scheduled). If you want a free tour and they're busy, you'll have to wait until someone becomes available. On site Spirits Shoppe sells a variety of Prichard's Vodkas, Liqueurs, Brandy, Rums, Whiskies and Moonshines. Prichard's has made a name for itself for their Whiskey, Rum and Liqueur. The best sellers are Prichard's Cranberry Rum and Prichard's Sweet Lucy Liqueur. All the employees are nice. I'm a lightweight drinker and still had a great time. read more

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Jennifer M.

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Great tour & tasting experience with a friendly staff and really love the historic atmosphere.

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It was an interesting stop on our TN distillery tour. Customer was great. Their flavored rums are great. Worth the stop if you are in the area. It is literally an old school house. read more

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Traci C.

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I was with a friend and we were searching for something to do near the Winchetser area so we drove down to this distillery. It was a cold and rainy day so we were the obly guests there. We were quickly greeted and offered a tour and tasting. We said sure! We then watched a quick 5 min intro video and then went to see the distillery and bottling area. It's a super small, eight employee operation so that makes it even more interesting. The building where everything is made is a renovated school house. The storage and warehouse area is in the old gym. After we asked questions and got the tour from the guide, she let us taste several different types of their products. We recommend the Sweet Lucy! If youre in the area stop by and see them, just not on Sunday! read more

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Absolutely loved this place. Loved that it is small business owned and operated. Great tasting rum.

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Great low-key small business. Walked in and we were immediately taken on a tour-just the two of us! At no cost! Also got to taste-test 4 products of our choosing. Loved it read more

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Super friendly people here. Got to see bottles being labeled by hand and taste tested a few products. Purchased a few bottles to take home as "souvenirs ". Worth a stop if you have the time. read more

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Toni B.

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This is an out of the way Distillery located on a Country Road with a nostolgic building wood floors. Which we found out was an Old Schoolhouse..The Sweet Lucy cream Liquer was excellent they had a Whiskey that tasted like Cornbread.. I bought the Brandy it was awesome. I believe their Rum is award winning it was really good too. The people there were very nice and kind and didn't act as if we were taking up their time...just a great place to stop and try out the Spirits. read more

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My wife and I found this distillery on Yelp and decided to visit. It was a very nice tour, informative and great tastings of rum and whiskey. I highly recommend a visit. read more

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Dawn T.

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I've passed by the sign to Prichards for years and finally decided to go for my daughters 21st birthday. What a treat! Quaint and uncommercialized (unlike the one up the road) not to mention free. One taste of Sweet Lucy and you'll be hooked, too. read more

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Small intimate distillery. Housed in an old rural school house. Very good spirits. Nice low tourist volume tour. Very good spirits. Worth the stop. read more

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We saw the sign for Prichards on the highway and stopped off on a whim. The timing was perfect! The tour guide heard our car pull up and cheerfully whisked us into a tour just barely in progress. The place is charming, the staff lovely and the products are varied enough to please most anyone. I highly recommend this place! Great find! read more

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Jerry G.

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Travelled to Prichard's' distillery for their tour. Started drinking their single malt a few months back and was very impressed. This is a small operation compared to the likes of Jack Daniels (just up the road) but their products are very good. Was able to taste test their two versions of sweet Lucy, their Rye Whisky and their Double Barrel. Bought same. If you're in the area, well worth a couple of hours of your time and purchasing some fine sipping Tennessee Whisky. read more

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Lance L.

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Wonderful tour of micro distillery by a wonderful young lady guide from El Paso. Tasted nearly all products offered. All tasty.

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Prichards Rum...best rum in America...in Kelso, Tennessee...molasses based and delicious ....nice crew working the shop..very enjoyable experience...please do yourself a favor and stop by...trust me. read more

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11 Kelso Smithland Rd
Kelso, TN 37348
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Hours

What time does Prichard's Distillery open?

Prichard's Distillery opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Prichard's Distillery opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does Prichard's Distillery close?

Prichard's Distillery closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Prichard's Distillery closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday.Prichard's Distillery is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMSat 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Prichard's Distillery take credit cards?

Yes, Prichard's Distillery takes credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Prichard's Distillery have bike parking?

Yes, Prichard's Distillery has bike parking.

Does Prichard's Distillery have parking?

Yes, Prichard's Distillery has parking options.

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Prichard's Distillery incorporated in 1997 with their award-winning aged American rum in hand. They opened their first distillery in 1999 in the historic Kelso, Tennessee schoolhouse. Five generations ago in 1822, Granddaddy Benjamin Prichard of Davidson County, TN left his still, tubs, utensils and techniques of the craft to his son Enoch. Suffice it to say that long before they became a "legal" distillers, the Prichard family was known to make the best whiskey in the area. When descendant Phil Prichard opened Prichard's Distillery in Kelso, TN, he restored a lost art form. The Prichard family continues to produce some of the finest tasting rums and Tennessee whiskies in America. Prichard's portfolio includes aged and flavored Rums, Tennessee whiskies and bourbons, bourbon liqueurs and creams.

History

Established in 1997.

Prichard's Distillery incorporated in 1997 with their award-winning aged American rum in hand. They opened their first distillery in 1999 in the historic Kelso, Tennessee schoolhouse. Five generations ago in 1822, Granddaddy Benjamin Prichard of Davidson County, TN left his still, tubs, utensils and techniques of the craft to his son Enoch. Suffice it to say that long before they became a "legal" distillers, the Prichard family was known to make the best whiskey in the area. When descendant Phil Prichard opened Prichard's Distillery in Kelso, TN, he restored a lost art form. The Prichard family continues to produce some of the finest tasting rums and Tennessee whiskies in America.

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If you have some time, seriously consider the Day at Jack tour. An all-day, immersive experience…read moreinto the town of Lynchburg, its history and, of course, an in-depth look at the operation of the Jack Daniel's distillery. My wife and I just finished this tour and would recommend it without hesitation. Our day started at 10:35, when we met our tour guide, Justin, and the small group we'd be spending the day with. After a brief introduction and a quick photo, we boarded a shuttle bus and got a quick look at some historical Lynchburg landmarks. Then we enjoyed lunch at Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant. It was family-style, southern fare, and simply outstanding. We walked through town to the distillery and enjoyed a fun, fascinating, super informative tour of how Jack is made, stored, bottled, the whole thing. This tour is the one opportunity for visitors to see the inside of one of the barrel storage facilities. The day ended with a tasting session, where we explored some of the finer points of a selection of Jack Daniel's whiskeys and their individual qualities and personalities. Plus everyone received a gift bag with a framed version of the photo taken earlier in the day, some chocolates, and a bottle of Miss Mary Bobo's Hot Sauce (which I had earlier on fried Okra and it was tremendous!). It was nearly 4 p.m. by the time we were done. So I meant when I said "if you have some time." And it costs a little more. But worth every penny and every minute of time. Extra shoutout to Justin who was knowledgeable and engaging and an all around good dude.

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We pulled off the highway because of a bad storm and what a blessing! We happened to pull into…read moreGutter Bounds parking lot and wondered in. Met the nicest people and sampled some amazing moonshine. Ended up buying a few bottles and making great memories!

Visited based off recommendations from friends. Gutter Bound did not disappoint. Great quality…read moredrinks, atmosphere and company. Perfect for a date, with friends or for family hang out.

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Back again another awesome experience Karen was our tour guide this visit she was amazingread more

This was my second time visiting Uncle Nearest, and it just confirmed why I gave them a 10. I…read morebrought my lady and her friends in from Cincinnati--one of them works for a distributor doing tastings--so we wanted them to get the full Uncle Nearest experience, especially since they don't get access to all the flavors back home. As always, everything was top tier. The staff was incredible, and Karen really stood out--she made the experience even more special. From the atmosphere to the tasting, Uncle Nearest never misses. Every visit feels like something you gotta share with people. That's why it's a 10 every time.

George Dickel

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Our friend gave us the choice of going to the Jack Daniels tour or here. I lived in the bay area…read morefor over 20 years and know that the smaller winery tours are always so much better, so I chose this place over the larger more pedestrian tour.. There tour was great, it would have been better if the factory wasn't empty, but still our tour guide really colored the bourbon making process for us. The gift shop was great too! And don't forget the fun tour free postcards including postage - we wrote about 8 of them.

Terrific tour and tasting experience! Great storytelling and an up-close look at one of the great…read morewhisky distilleries in America. And whatever tasting you sign up for, be sure to ask for the 18-year-old whisky. It's a show-stealer.

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This was an amazing experience! We were in town for a work event and unfortunately only had limited…read moretime to check this place out! They do offer a tour and tasting and tell you to plan around 1-1/2 hours totally. They start on the hour and we arrived to late to join a tour and due to time constraints could not wait until the next one. Luckily we were still able to do the tasting for $18 per person ( same price as the tour and tasting!) and absolutely worth it!! We had Keely as our guide through the tasting and she was amazing! There was another bartender as well, Kalani ( spelling?) and the two of them worked amazingly together making sure everyone sitting at the bar was taken care of. The tasting included 6 and they allow you additional as well so you can try others you didn't get or just get another of the ones you enjoyed. All were really good with that smooth whiskey burn that warms from the inside out well being full of flavors! We had a hard time picking out which bottle to buy since we enjoyed them all but finally settled on one and headed to our event. Absolutely put this on the list if you are in Chattanooga!! You won't regret it!! Will absolutely go back, amazing experience!

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We just finished dinner at the recently opened Shaken Glass restaurant on the property. It's such…read morea great atmosphere with most tables fashioned by a lamp made from the gourds grown on the property. We had a burger - fantastic, bigger than the bun. Also the Mac n cheese with spicy chicken, which my wife stole from me. The people were fantastic making sure we felt like family! Thanks for a great dinner

Great Whiskey!! So smooth! Food in the resturaunt was great too. Beautiful scenic drive and…read morewonderful people.

Big Machine Distillery

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We did the tasting and got 8 samples--vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, cocktails, plus…read morethese "juice packs" that honestly stole the show. Usually premixed drinks are way too sweet, but these were actually really good! Loved the branding and bottle logos, and the service was super friendly and chill. Great location too!

Sue was running the show and was fantastic. She was slammed late in the day and handled it…read morebeautifully. I'd been to their place in Nashville before but never to the distillery; we got there too late for a tour and tasting (fyi, they won't start that after 4pm..) so we did a whisky flight and a bourbon flight. All were truly very good! It's a beautiful drive out there as well. Wish we'd gotten there sooner; there is a table out front which would be great to enjoy on a nice day. Definitely recco!

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(1 review)

On a beautiful Saturday, we received excellent service from Melissa and Odette they are amazing…read moresharing their knowledge about whiskey. It was amazing and we learned a lot. The space is cozy and the swivel chairs are fun. I could spend the whole day there. Glad they are open late for Lynchburg county.

From the owner: Located just around the corner from the world’s most famous whiskey brand, our Lynchburg location…read moreoffers a bold new take on Tennessee spirits. We craft award-winning bourbon, gin, vodka, and flavored spirits—all served in a modern tasting room that blends tradition with innovation. What sets us apart? We’re not just here to pour drinks, we’re here to tell a story. With small-batch spirits, thoughtful design, and an inviting vibe, we give visitors a fresh reason to gather around in Lynchburg. Come for the whiskey, stay for the experience!

Company Distilling

(50 reviews)

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I like supporting local, instead of any sort of "chain". Overall a solid place, close to home,…read moreand I will be back. The rub last night was they had two bartenders. One knew how to keep track of the different checks/couples, but some folks from our group, felt like we were "bothering" her. The other bartender, just seemed pretty aloof to what was going on. Again, nice place and we will be back, but when you have an intimate/small setting like they do, I would make a small suggestion of being a bit more personable, and being able to keep better track of customer checks.

Came here as part of a whiskey tour, and was excited to do their tasting. I'd describe myself as a…read more"formerly pretty good" blind taster of whiskeys meaning I can usually distinguish between ages within a brand. I like a little of everything - smoky, peaty, sweet - as long as its reasonably smooth and well balanced. Given this preference, I tend to know better than to go with cask strength whiskeys, but I tried their maple wood finished cask strength to be a good sport. And to my surprise it was just perfect - like the extra concentration (57.7% vs the standard 40%) added more flavor rather than more burn. I think it was about $100 a bottle so I grabbed one and decided to check a bag so I could bring it home - it was that good.