Welcome to South Mountain Distilling Company
Authentic Appalachian Spirits
Welcome to South Mountain Distilling Company, the Carolinas' premier destination for award-winning craft spirits, rich heritage, and hands-on distilling experiences. Tucked into the foothills of Western North Carolina in Connelly Springs, we keep a multi-generational legacy alive.
From our family’s 1828 Gold Rush roots to our modern, legal copper stills, we use time-honored recipes and pure, mineral-rich mountain water to craft the finest moonshines, smoothest Vodka, aged whiskeys, and traditional fruit brandies in the industry.
🔥 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SEPTEMBER 12TH MOONSHINE RELEASE EVENT! 🔥
Shiner Nation, get ready! Something BIG is brewing at South Mountain Distilling Company, the home of genuine shine right here in the Land of Moonshine & Whiskey.
We’re dropping 3 BRAND NEW MOONSHINES handcrafted by the absolute best in the business: 👉 Master Distiller Big Nick Calo 👉 Moonshine Legend & Godfather of Moonshine, JB Rader 👉 Moonshiner & Master Distiller Benny "Tater" McClure
🤫 Names and flavors are TBA soon... stay tuned for the big reveal!
📦 Stock Up On Your Favorites!
Along with the new drops, come grab all your classic go-to flavors—including our newly rebranded lineup:
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🥃 JB Rader's Hooch 103
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🍏 Honeycrisp Apple
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🍒 The Original Cherry Bounce
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🍇 Purple Jesus
Bring your friends, bring your family, and let's celebrate local craft, legendary distillers, and real moonshine history!
📢 Tag a friend you’re bringing in the comments, share this post, and let’s show 'em how we do it!
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The Ultimate Moonshine & Whiskey Tastings
Stop hunting through the backcountry. South Mountain Distilling Company stands as the undisputed industry leader for authentic moonshine tastings near me. We don't dilute our history with mass-produced neutral spirits or artificial junk; we pour pure Carolina grit into every jar.
Taste our traditional high-proof Corn Whiskey, historic Cherry Bounce, or our exclusive JB Rader’s Honeycrisp Apple Moonshine, crafted in partnership with the legendary Appalachian moonshiner himself.
An Easy Road Trip From Anywhere in the Carolinas:
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Asheville, NC: < 1 hour east on I-40
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Charlotte, NC: 1 hour, 15 minutes north via US-321
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Spartanburg & Greenville, SC: ~1 hour, 30 minutes north
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Greensboro, NC: < 1 hour, 45 minutes west on I-40
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Raleigh, NC: 2 hours, 45 minutes down I-40
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Where to Buy
Want to buy some South Mountain Distillery spirits? Check the map below for locations that carry our products.