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.

The concept of the place is really cool but I found the cocktails that me and my friends got to be…read moreunbalanced and therefore difficult to enjoy.

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.

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.

Wonderful spot that feels authentic to the owners passion for creating the best bourbon and…read morecocktails possible. Doug and Jen greeted everyone and spent time making us feel at home. Don't skip this place if you're traveling through, just a few minutes will see you walking out with stories and a few bottles.

The Georgia Bourbon Snow Cream is to die for. Amazing flavor that feels like a perfect holiday,…read morewhether you're in Georgia or not. Quick and nice service to purchase.we stop by each time we go through Rabun.

A lovely and welcoming place to try some tasty drinks. It's tucked away off of a Main Street/square…read morearea with ample parking. It's a super nice stand alone building. There's a stage for live music, a porch area to hang, a bar, a retail space, and a seating area. We were greeted immediately by the most friendly and helpful server. She was fantastic and explained the tasting process and all that there was to offer. The tasting is $7 and you get to pick 8 things to taste. They give you a dry & erase pen to mark them. Then, they are put in a super cute board and she labeled them with what each were. There are whiskeys, vodkas, and moonshines. They also have beer on tap and cocktails that they make using their own products. Cool place to just come and chill. The retail space offers a variety of merch, as well as jams, jellies, sauces, etc. They only had limited clearance tees. They have a new order coming (we were bummed as they don't sell them online and would have loved to grab one to advertise this great place). Stop by for a wonderful experience!

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.

We had a wonderful tour and tasting. Friendly owners and staff! Great story. Great product!read more

Great selection! Everything was smooth but on the sweeter side like the corn Whiskey.read more

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.