There are many local traditions that run deep through Kentucky's roots and one of them is the making of Moonshine. Whether you enjoy this once forbidden product or not, it remains an interesting part of our state's history and is now shining in Kentucky's present. If you've ever been curious about Moonshine, how it's made, and how it tastes, you can now partake in it yourself at Kentucky Mist Distillery. With tasting locations in both Whitesburg and Lexington, it's the one hidden speakeasy-esque place you'll want to tour.
The story of Kentucky Mist Distillery goes all the way back to the time of Prohibition when the making of moonshine was illegal, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen. It was during this period that Henry Holbrook was making and selling moonshine to support his family until he was eventually arrested in 1930 and sent to prison.
During his time in an Atlanta prison, Holbrook made friends with fellow bootlegger, Al Capone. He also decided that he was not finished leaving his legacy quite yet, and he continued on with moonshine until his death in 1987.
The Holbrook family was not finished with this industry, however, as Henry's grandson, Colin Fultz, brought moonshine — legally — to the public of eastern Kentucky with Kentucky Mist Distillery.
The Distillery is located in the town of Whitesburg and they pride themselves on using their recipes and secrets to craft both moonshine and vodka. You can visit the distillery, take a little tour, taste the moonshine, and take some home with you, as well as a fascinating history lesson.
Kentucky Mist also has locations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as well as their newest tasting spot and shop in Lexington at The Summit at Fritz Farm. At any of these locations you can taste a sampling of the moonshine and learn more about this intriguing craft.
If you enjoy the taste of moonshine, then you absolutely must try the offerings from Kentucky Mist Distillery. If you want an authentic taste of this historic process, you won't find a better option in the Bluegrass.
Kentucky Mist also uses fresh, whole fruit to flavor their moonshine, so be sure to try a sampling. You can enjoy different flavors such as apple pie, peach, lemonade, and many more, and if you can't make it into a store or tasting room, you can also order online here.
Making moonshine used to be a taboo topic in our country, but this craft has deep southern roots. It makes sense that you can find a speakeasy of sorts with this Kentucky distillery, where you can taste and purchase the drink of our state's past.
Kentucky Mist Distillery is a unique destination in our state where you can taste a little moonshine and learn about this longstanding tradition — that's now legal — in the Bluegrass State. Do you enjoy moonshine and are you interested in its past? Let us know in the comments!
Kentucky Mist Distillery is located at 128 East Main St., Whitesburg, KY 41858. Its other Kentucky location can be found at The Summit at Fritz Farm in Lexington. For more information, visit their website here and follow along on Facebook here.
And for another interesting distillery that's worth visiting in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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