1/6/19 Wow,…read moreIt's amazing the flavor you can get out of a thimble full of spirit, or two ( i didn't want to risk accidentally going over the extra 5 mile speed limit, wizzing down 221 toward 17, on my way to Black Mountain N. C and being stopped by the local law enforcement... Gabriel the totally chill and most friendly mixologist gave that excellent suggestion for my next stop. This small distillery puts some big flavors in their moonshine; elderberry, vanilla plum, sweet mountain, lemon ginseng (my favorite I bought two bottles). The last time I drank corn whiskey both the white and yellow I used some of it to clean some of my paint brushes since I was blinded by the light, the white lightning that is). This much more flavorful potion leaves you with a fond memory not a jagged nightmare. On the way out of Floyd it it is was easy to miss the steep hill that you travel up to get to this hidden gem, look sharp, its real close to the town border. After your visit, hop back in the car and drive about 1000 feet down Route 221 and stop at the Willdwood General Store, and if your lucky enough to be passing through on a Sunday (another story) your in for a real treat.

As far as I know there's no food there, unless they have food trucks at times. We did a flight…read moretasting and then had a mixed drink. This place is awesome. We gad a great time. The service was great. I should have gotten the names of the ladies who took care of us. But I did get pictures of them. I will share them when I get done this review. My favorite was the lemon and ginseng. It's a nice little bar / tasting room with a fireplace and a fire pit and outside bar. If you are into distilleries, you need this one checked off you list. Tell them I said hi when you go.

Delicious cocktails! The service here was great! They do allow dogs on the patio! You're also able…read moreto order food here as well!

If you are ever in this area, this is a must stop! They make their own whiskey and vodka. Many…read moreflavors to choose from. They have a few beers on tap and in can. My husband got the old fashioned with their Maker's oak reserve. It was smooth and very good. We started with the pretzel which was dressed with very little salt and some parmesan cheese. This comes served with a dipping sauce of your choice. We got cheese. It was a good starter. I ordered the bison burger. It was amazing! I ordered it medium well and it was juicy and flavorful. Their waffle fries were crispy and sprinkled with cajun spice. Not spicy or greasy. The regular burgers are good but don't top the bison burger. Great service and efficient even while being short-staffed. The wait staff very courteous and happy. Good tunes playing. Bathrooms very clean. Checked in here and got a free shot glass hand-etched by them. This place is truly a gem!

Drinks are wonderful and bartender is great. Beautiful place and ambience. I would recommend to…read moreanyone

Such nice people. Great drinks. And THE BEST gluten free pizza I have ever had. By far. For…read morethe first time ever, I feel like I could go gluten-free with a pizza and not sacrifice. Well done my friends!!!

That powers are fantastic, love the attention to customer appreciation and satisfaction. You feel…read morelike home when you stop in for a drink or tasting. Great views for some people watching on the lake.

Nice variety of corn liquor in many different flavors, plus bourbon and rye as well. Super nice…read morefolks, with lots of great stories about Rooster and his cohorts back in their illegal 'shine days. We will visit again!

I've been a fan of Smooth Ambler since its very early days - but only as a product on the shelf…read more When I saw that the distillery was "on the way" to a weekend at the Homestead, it became a central party of our journey. The distillery was easy to find - outside of town, very close to the airport. Plenty of parking, and very attractive grounds. Inside, thrilled to find a huge selection of merchandise, friendly staff, and a tasting bar. Tasting portion (which does have a fee) is a very generous pour, so feel free to split between two people. You can always order a cocktail or pour of what you like. I learned about the label protocol and mash bills, and left with a few bottles, stickers, cards, maple syrup and manhattan cocktail concentrate. Oh, and huge smile on my face.

Came in off the highway as a stop on our road trip to do a tasting. Pat was AWESOME. Told us about…read moreeach spirit, and we also had a great conversation about life. Bottles are reasonably priced for craft spirits, and we would absolutely come back if we were in the area!

Went here since we were in the area and I'm a big fan of visiting distilleries/breweries, etc…read more Had no idea what to expect. I have seen the bottles of this distillery in the local ABC stores but that was about it. I have to say, the ladies behind the bar were uh-maze-ing. Seriously well-versed in the history of the distillery and they immediately made me a fan of this place. Like.. a big fan... we spent almost $300 fan between swag and alcohol. The ladies here also gave us some awesome recommendations for places to visit in the area. We visited most of them and it made our trip in this area improve 100%. When you're here, do yourself a favor and learn the story behind this place. It's worth it. Courage & Conviction!! :) Food Taste: Just a few snacks Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Very clean bar/distillery area on the main floor. Open, simple, I enjoyed the livery. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: outside seating if I remember correctly.

Good vibes at this place. My husband enjoys this spot a bit more than I do because he really loves…read morescotch. I had a good time and I really want to introduce my brother to this place. He would love it. Service was good. Everyone was friendly and nice. Atmosphere is lovely. The place was very clean and well kept. I'm sure we'll be back.

Bold Rock Cidery feels like such a VA staple. If you're a cider person you have to check this…read morecharming spot out. It's family friendly and has a lot of easy parking. There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Do know it can get packed on weekends so outdoor seating can be harder to come by. The Cidery overlooks a huge field below that is good for kids and pets to run around. They have a huge selection of cider. They also offer a cider that you can only get at the taproom. We recently went on Mother's Day and they were doing a cute brunch and giving out free carnations. I enjoyed their classic cider and exclusive one. They have a pretty big food menu which is nice. The food is good for what it is. My group really liked the pretzels. I'd recommending stopping by.

Very terrible ordering system. You have to line up to order food and drinks. The line itself was no…read moreless than 20 mins and then the food took upwards of 45. Overall.. just not well organized and streamlined. In this day and age, even a QR code at the tables or ANYTHING would be more efficient. The cider is good but not enough to spend the entire afternoon braving crowds to get one of them.

Yummy drinks and great people! There are plenty of places to sit outside and they are pet friendlyread more

Whiskey!! Wonderful find in Halifax County!! Beautiful…read morecountryside and bursting with charm. The owner was supreme and while we were choosing what to purchase, she offered us samples. From blackberry, to peach, to honey.... they are all crafted magnificently. For our visit, we settled on whiskey + coffee. I love how she asked what level of sweetness we preferred and then brought out our favorite creamer to add in the coffee. The coffee + cream + whipped topping was perfect to sit outside on a Fall evening and sip. After packaging our to go bottles, we asked a few more questions to the distiller himself and he shared that they make about 2 batches a month,sometimes 3. Even though it wasn't a tour, his sharing helped us understand the process and how lucky we were to find this gem. Even if you don't drink whiskey, go and enjoy the scenery. Order some snacks and play a few board games. Excellent for date night, Friday cheers or just because.

Nice way to explore Virginia wine country. Love the relaxed wibe and the nice driversread more

What an absolute fabulous time we had today. Being somewhat of a wine snob, I can't tell you how…read moreimpressed I was with Ginny the owner and driver today. She took us to five fantastic and picturesque wineries that we absolutely loved. I have to say that Afton Mountain Winery was my favorite. Her 20 years of local knowledge was evident and the gourmet lunch she provided was definitely a WOW. You can't go wrong here folks. Enjoy.