Striped Pig Distillery

Tours, tastings, and small batch spirits

You want a hands on look at local spirits. Striped Pig Distillery gives you that. This working distillery sits on Old School Drive in a simple industrial pocket near Azalea Drive. Inside, the team mashes, ferments, distills, and bottles whiskey, rum, vodka, and gin. You walk past the stills, hear clear explanations, and taste the results in a tidy tasting room. Staff moves at your pace and keeps the talk plain. You leave with a better sense of how grain and molasses turn into a glass that smells warm and tastes clean. If you enjoy a straight pour, ask for a side by side of two barrels. If you like cocktails, the bar team shows you how a small change shifts flavor.

Tours run on set days. Check the calendar at stripedpigdistillery.com and reserve a spot. You arrive a few minutes early, sign in, then follow your guide through the process. The group stays small, so you can ask questions and handle a few tools. You learn why cuts matter and how barrels shape the final spirit. The tasting that follows stays focused. You sample a lineup, take notes, and get guidance on what to look for. The team talks about smell, sip, and finish in a way that helps you notice more in your glass.

The room feels relaxed and local. Bottles line the wall. Merch sits near the register for gifts and take home items. When the distillery hosts a release, the crowd brings good energy. Food trucks and music show up on select dates. The staff keeps lines in order and moves through pours so you spend time tasting rather than waiting. If you want a quiet visit, choose an early slot on a weekday. If you want a bit more life, book a late afternoon on a Friday or Saturday. Either way, you learn something and enjoy yourself.

Plan your ride before you arrive. Bring a designated driver or use a ride share. The lot has clear parking and room to turn around. The building can feel tucked away, so watch for the sign as you turn off Azalea Drive. If you want more after your tour, buy a bottle for home. Staff packs it well and answers storage questions in plain terms. You leave with a local spirit and a better sense of how it came to be. That makes your next pour at home taste better because you know the story and the steps that shaped it.