Ga Mountains Guide

North GA Distilleries and Spirits

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If you are looking for something fun with an opportunity to sample a strong drink, then make plans to visit one of the unique distilleries in the North Georgia mountains!

Grandaddy Mimm’s Distillery and Gift Shop

Grandaddy Mimm’s Distillery and Gift Shop

Take a distillery tour or stay in the tasting room to sample a flight of your choice of drinks. Or, choose to attend an event and help raise money for a good cause! There are many ways to enjoy a trip to a Georgia mountain distillery.

 

Map of Distilleries in North GA

This interactive map can help you locate the North Georgia distilleries that are located closest to you. Use the legend to display other area attractions.

 

North Georgia Distilleries

Learn more about Appalachia and the history of moonshine, xxx, white lightning, firewater, or whatever you call America’s original “rebel spirit” before your trip with highly-rated moonshine books.

Moonshine: A Celebration of America's Original Rebel Spirit

 

Big Creek Distilling Co – Dahlonega

Big Creek Distilling Co Dahlonega GA

Tasting Room bar at Big Creek Distilling Co Dahlonega GA

The Big Creek distillery has three main selections: Small Batch Wheated Bourbon, Georgia Seasonal Gin, and Gold Rush Moonshine. Conveniently, you may purchase a tasting flight that includes a sample of each, or you can select from craft cocktails made with house spirits.

The bar area has an upscale vibe, and the room features garage-door-style walls that open up to the outdoors on nice days. Live music and food trucks on weekends. The Big Creek Distilling Co is open 5 days a week (closed on Monday and Tuesday).

 

Blue Ridge Distillery – Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge Distillery in Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge Distillery in Blue Ridge, GA

This local distillery in downtown Blue Ridge offers tastings of moonshine, rum, and brandy. Open daily for your convenience.

  • Call: +1 (706) 633-7767
  • Address: 116 West Main St. Unit 1D, Blue Ridge, GA
  • Facebook: Blue Ridge Distillery has 600+ followers

 

Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery – Dawsonville

Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery in North GA

Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery in North GA

Guests must be 21 or older (with ID) to receive alcoholic beverages, but anyone under 21 can accompany adults on the tour and in the distillery. A basic tour is affordable and includes a shot glass to keep. Those who are more curious can upgrade to the Premium Tour and learn more about the production of handcrafted spirits.

Choose from the less strong drinks like Georgia Mountain Apple Pie (60 Proof) to the very strong drinks like White Lightning (109 Proof). Limit 1 free souvenir bottle per person per calendar day (must be over 21 years of age).

The Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery is closed Monday – Thursday. Hours may change for busy seasons.

 

Grandaddy Mimm’s Distillery – Blairsville

Grandaddy Mimms Moonshine Distillery Copper Kettles

Grandaddy Mimms Moonshine Distillery Copper Kettles

Grandaddy Mimm’s is Georgia’s first legal moonshine distillery. However, the roots of this local distillery stretch back even farther than their legal status! Visit the distillery and museum in Blairsville for a distillery tour or to sample a flight of Grandaddy Mimm’s products!

Distillery tours are $5 / person for a 20-minute tour that teaches about the history of moonshine, the story behind the company, and the intricate details of the distillation process. Tastings are also $5 / person and include a taste of up to five products NEAT.

Plus, no matter how strong you like your drinks, Grandaddy Mimms has the perfect option!

  • Very strong: 140 Proof Mule Kickin’ High Octane and 100 Proof Authentic Corn
  • Average strength: 96 Proof Authentic Blueberry Moonshine, 96 Proof Authentic Peach Moonshine, and 80 Proof Authentic Apple Moonshine
  • Less strong: 40 Proof Wild Cherry Cobbler, 40 Proof Fresh Peach Cobbler, 40 Proof Blueberry Cobbler, and 40 Proof Apple Brown Betty

The distillery is closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Grandaddy Mimm’s is also a concert venue, hosting concerts and songwriter’s nights. Check online for event information.

 

House of Applejay – Ellijay

More info is coming soon on this East Ellijay distiller!

 

Moonrise Distillery – Clayton

Moonrise Distillery Georgia Mountains

Moonrise Distillery Georgia Mountains

Established in 2012, Moonrise Distillery is located in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains as you enter the city of Clayton, Georgia. Georgia Bourbon and Rye Whiskey are handcrafted using locally sourced grains and deep well mountain spring water with traditional methods and equipment.

Enjoy souvenir tours, tastings, and craft cocktails that highlight the personality and presence of the spirits. Spend a few hours at the distillery and see how we use traditional methods and equipment to craft the best products possible. Take advantage of the large front porch and the event lawn, or see a band on the event stage.

Join and enjoy special events, access to unique Ambassador product offerings and information, special discounts, and the opportunity to help spread the word about Moonrise. Your name will be put on a special barrel, and you get to sample and nurture it throughout its aging process. Once it’s ready, you will visit Moonrise, bottle the batch, and take home a few personalized bottles.

The initial cost of $275 and annual renewal of $200/year entitles you to $5 discounts on bottle purchases, $2 discounts on cocktails, a 10% merchandise discount, a Glencairn whiskey glass to take home, and access to Ambassador-only products and merchandise releases.

Tastings and tours are free for Ambassadors as they enjoy using an Ambassador glass during their visit.

Moonrise Distillery is closed on Wednesdays. Tours last 30 minutes each, and the last starts at 4:00 pm daily. Live music each Sunday from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. This highly-rated distillery is popular with both locals and tourists!

 

Old Know Bev Co – Clayton

Old Know Bev Co is a “distillery of botanical spirits” in downtown Clayton. It is open Thursday through Sunday and serves unique cocktails and mocktails. View the cocktail and mocktail menu online and watch for special events on social media.

 

RM Rose Company Distillery – Mount Airy

RM Rose Copper Pot Distilled Spirits

RM Rose Copper Pot Distilled Spirits

The RM Rose Company Distillery is a small distillery in a new location in Mount Airy. The RM Rose Company Distillery is open six days a week for your convenience (closed on Sundays)! Hours may change seasonally.

 

Sharptop Distilling Co – Jasper

Sharptop Distilling Co on Main Street in Jasper GA

Sharptop Distilling Co on Main Street in Jasper GA

In downtown Jasper on Main Street, Sharptop Distilling Company features spirits made from ingredients and products sourced locally in North Georgia. Sample the spirits and enjoy a drink from their menu of craft cocktails. Enjoy live music during Acoustic Thursdays and other special events.

 

White Path Creek Distillery – Ellijay

White Path Creek Distillery Mason Jars

White Path Creek Distillery Mason jars at tasting area

This new local distillery offers daily tastings of their locally crafted moonshine, rum, and brandy.

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Closed Distilleries

  • Roadside Distilling in Blairsville has been closed since 2024
  • Z. Brown Distillery in Dahlonega (owned by Grammy-winner Zac Brown) closed in November 2018

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21 Responses

  1. Rob Keller says:
    January 6, 2022 at 12:03 pm

    This is right up our alley! We are full time RVers and travel the country in our motorhome. We’re always looking for neat out of the way places to visit and these distilleries sound like a lot of fun to visit. On our travels we’ve stopped at distilleries in Tennessee and wineries in Nebraska and Oregon. Our 2023 travels will take us through Georgia so these distilleries will be on our list of places to stop.  

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    • Alyce says:
      January 6, 2022 at 4:01 pm

      Hi Rob, I love your sense of adventure! I’m sure you’ll enjoy your visit to the distilleries plus the scenic beauty and other fun attractions in North Ga!! 

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      • Rob Keller says:
        January 6, 2022 at 9:35 pm

        Hi Alyce, We’ve bookmarked your website for future use. You have so many great places listed from what we’ve had time to look at so far. We look forward to visiting Georgia!

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