Moonrise Distillery

Tom Hodge

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

We spent a wonderful two + hours here doing the tour and tasting. It was a great experience. Doug, owner/operator & Master Distiller, led the tour. Doug is a super personable guy with a ton of knowledge about making whiskey. He explains the science behind his craft and makes the tour fun and interesting. We've toured many distilleries and Doug and Moonrise Distillery are by far our #1! The tasting at the end was great, too. Doug teaches you how to drink bourbon. I found out I've been doing it wrong for avery long time. But I'll do it wrong no longer. Go see Doug. Take the tour. Taste his craft. You won't be disappointed and you will learn something.

Paul Filios

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Wow! This is a ‘must see’ if you are in the area. We stopped in because we passed it on the way to our BnB but had missed the tour, so we did a tasting flight and signed up for the tour the next day. Doug, the master distiller, gave a fantastic, in depth, science based tour that we both thoroughly enjoyed. We do wineries all of the time, and sometimes breweries, and had recently toured several distilleries in Scotland. I can honestly say I learned as much today as I learned at the others combined. And their products are so good. I rarely drink anything but wine, however the Moonrise vodka is so smooth and flavorful, that I would call it ‘sipping’ vodka. I also had never met a Bloody Mary that I wanted to drink until today. Based on the prior day’s tasting, I had already planned on purchasing two bottles, but ended up buying six (including one of the Bloody Mary). Am pleased to know that we live in a state to which they can direct ship! PS- the ice cream is also delicious!

Matt Bailey

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Awesome spot! We really enjoyed stopping in and all of the products we tried, we enjoyed. The staff was super friendly, tastings were 20$ for 5 different beverages to sample. Favorites were the ready to drink margarita and Bloody Mary. Favorite liquor was the vodka and 5 year bourbon. Definitely would recommend everybody give them a shot if you are in the area!

Kim Wacker

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

LOVE this spot! If you are in the Clayton area, this is a must-visit! The establishment is tucked up on a hill and is very lovely inside and out. They make all of their liquor on site and you can even take a private tour of the facility. There are two bars and a gift shop where you can taste before you buy. My personal favorite is the Snow Cream. It's like Bailey's Irish Cream (but 10 times better!). They have a wide range of fantastic cocktails and be sure to check out their new martini menu. Every Friday night they host Music Bingo with a DJ and it's a blast! I've been several times and have never been disappointed. The energy and vibe is fantastic and everyone has a great time. Just a tip: There are just a few food items available to purchase, so you may want to eat in advance or bring something with you to snack on. The owner keeps his two adorable dogs behind the bar and they have a ton of fun back there and occasionally interact with the guests. And don't forget to say hi to my favorite bartender in town, Teddy! She's the best and so is this spot! Be sure to check out my pics here and don't forget to visit the restrooms for some super unique decor!

Dennis Jones

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

North Georgia destination at it's finest! The moment we walked in we were greeted by Jennifer and made us feel as comfortable as family. The tasting and tour with Doug was amazing he shared knowledge and his passion for making the best products using local sources. After the tasting we understood the differences in bourbon, but more importantly we tasted the difference, smooth is an understatement! The Snow Cream bourbon is simply one of the best drinks you will ever enjoy! Can't wait for our next visit! Sunday Funday was amazing with some great music, a real find for us!