6 North Carolina Small-Batch Distilleries Worth Tapping Into | Eater Carolinas

"With “luxurious, bold and sophisticated spirits,” Mystic Farm & Distillery offers an unparalleled spirit lineup of bourbon, whiskey, bourbon liqueurs, gin, vodka and spirits. The “soul” of the lineup is barrel-strength Soul of Mystic, a North Carolina spirit distilled from North Carolina farmland-grown corn and wheat. Mystic’s exceptional bourbon starts with 45 percent wheat that is aged for two-plus years for a smooth finish and aromatic blend (think butterscotch and caramel with a toffee, spice, toasted coconut finish). Barrel-strength bourbon offers include the likes of Heart of Mystic with a non-chill filtered base. And for vodka lovers, there’s now Mystic Vision vodka, a luxe vodka with a clean finish. All spirits are available by pickup only at the distillery within 24 to 48 hours of order placement. And, with COVID protocol in place, premium tours/tastings of the Triangle’s only farm distillery are on offer to view the production process firsthand from grain to glass. Two-hour tours are on offer via one six-person ticket (buy one ticket and experience Mystic with up to six total people)." - Melissa Howsam