Firefly Distillery

On my recent trip to Charleston, I had seen this on one of my searches for things to do in the area. I was not familiar with the brand and did not have high expectations. I was wrong.. I was welcomed in a very friendly and upbeat manner from the moment I walked in the door. Was told about the tastings they do so I participated. I have to say, was very impressed with the products here! Not usually a “coconut cake” moonshine or “peach vodka” guy, but everything I tried was very good! Again, the entire team here was very friendly and made the visit very enjoyable. Was able to also have a couple of cocktails made at their bar which were excellent. I actually came back the day I was heading back home to pick up a couple more things. As you can see from pictures, I ended up buying a few of the different spirits offered. I would highly recommend a visit to Firefly and also to try their spirits. Thank you for a great time!!

As a full-time professional event photographer, I get to experience a lot of really cool venues in Charleston. Shooting at Firefly Distillery was a fantastic experience!!! I had the pleasure of photographing the Seamon Whiteside 40th Anniversary Celebration last weekend. The music, the food trucks, the decorations, the staff...everything was absolutely amazing!

I’ve been wanting to go to Firefly and my parents were here visiting so it was a perfect afternoon activity. We got there just in time for a tasting with Laurie (sorry if I got the spelling wrong!) and she was great! What a fun experience for all of us! We had several favorite pours, way too many to list. And the gift shop was hard to leave, so many fantastic souvenirs. We’ll be back, with our next out-of-towners or by ourselves!

We had a great time at the Alex Warren show. I flew 2,600 miles from North Idaho to be at this show. The venue was great! Very laid back vibe. I loved the whole experience. Only thing I was not impressed with were the lines for food. We stood in line for 1.5 hours, just to be turned away with 1 customer in front of us. I wish someone would have come out sooner to let us all know they would be running out of food. Otherwise, we had a fantastic time!

We have been here for a few events and this was our first concert here. Very, very well done. Excellent set up, lots of space, good food truck selection, a mister to cool off, a free water refill station, plenty of bathrooms (porta potties) and the parking was not an issue for us (we got there early enough to get a spot on site) and parking was free! I would absolutely, 100% go here for a concert again, an excellent place to see live music or for any other event. We do not drink alcohol so I cannot comment on that, but they did offer non alcoholic choices, which is great.

Oyster Roast was very well put together inside due to the rain. Music was good, oysters kept coming, drinks were awesome. All staff were welcoming and pleasant

I cannot believe how awesome this place is! We flew in from Iowa to see Alex Warren HERE. I wanted a smaller, unique venue for this artist and it could not have been better. Exactly what I was hoping for! It was such a great experience, I would fly out again for another favorite artist performing at Firefly.

My boyfriend and I have been going to Firefly for a couple of years now. We initially did a tasting which was excellent and really highlighted the difference between Firefly and other brands such as Ole Smokey. I am not a fan of OS since their moonshine can taste very artificial and more like acetone than the flavor itself. Firefly has wonderful Fruit Punch shine that goes excellent with Sprite for a mixer. They also have a beautiful bar and atmosphere. Their gift shop is awesome. Overall, we adore this distillery and make it a point to visit whenever we are in town.

Pet friendly to be outside only! As long as its a nice day could be fun bringing your pet- of course ON LEASH-and hanging out. Grab a drink (they have plenty good ones). Enjoy all the property they have there. They make a ton of liquors ranging from moonshine to whiskey to vodka and more. They do sometimes have food trucks and they also do festivals and concerts there. The one thing I don't love is there hours, they are closed a lot and even when online hours show open we have went with it being closed. I always try and call before going. **My reviews are designed to give a clear picture of each spot's food and drink options, taste, atmosphere, pricing, and--most importantly--how pet-friendly it really is. I travel everywhere with my chocolate Labrador, Luna, who is the star of our adventures.Follow along on Instagram @pawimpressionsllc to see Luna's journeys and check out our website pawimpressionsllc.com for unique pet-inspired merchandise. Everything can be customized to feature your own pup, so you can carry a piece of your adventures wherever you go.

No events going on when we went but we were looking forward to do the tasting. The potholes leading to the distillery was a road at some point and I doubt the County will ever pave it so be prepared for a bumpy ride, our designated driver was good at it and we were giving her a hard time about almost needing a four wheel or a rental car. Plenty of parking, there was only one other couple on their way out when we got in the building, you walk in to the gift shop where they have a ton of merchandise. Don't miss the history room on the right, very informative place about the process and how the business started by a family We paid 10 each for the tasting of more than a dozen kinds of vodka, they must have a chemist to come up with so many different flavors, my favorites were the coconut and the peach, they only give you about a quarter of an ounce each My friends bought a bottle of Peach for me and I got another of sweet tea, for those of you that don't know Summerville is the World Capital of Sweet Tea regardless what other southerners will say After the tour we purchase even more stuff in the gift shop Will go back with outoftowners

I've frequented firefly before but never done the liquor tasting! I enjoyed my time learning about liquor of the distillery with great details from my guide ! She was knowledgeable and fun! Some of the liquor I didn't like and she was able to substitute for better flavors . The pina colada slushie was good! Lots of room inside and out! Definitely will be back soon.

I appreciate the venue being available for a variety of acts. They have applied the bare minimum to the venue and ambiance though. It's essentially a big lot with little grace. No tents/shade, porta-potties, & buggy. There is such potential to make this a venue with thought. If you go remember your sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, lawn chairs, & blanket. I have never had food here but had a spicy margaritas. It was ok but tasted light and sweet instead of spicy. They have NA options as well. The bar tender was rude when I asked for salt (twice).

This is a nice distillery. They have plenty of outdoor space and inside is large too. They have a store in the front entrance. Also, they have food trucks, and when we came, there was a craft show with vendor tents. In the back area, I ordered the apple strudel drink, which was delicious. It tasted like a liquidfied apple strudel. My 2nd drink was so so. It was the Firefly Old Fashioned. It was wayyyyyy to heavy on the whiskey. It's definitely worth visiting, though.

My coworker recommended I check out Firefly Distillery, and it was a great recommendation! I've never been to a distillery before, so seeing the process was very cool. My friends and I did the tasting event, where we tried different samples of the liquor they sell. Most of it was very strong, with samples including different moonshine, vodka, and whiskey flavors! My favorite was the Firefly sweet tea whiskey, which was easy to drink for me since I like sweeter drinks. The experience itself was very fun, and the host of the event did a great job keeping us entertained while explaining the background of each drink sample to us. The tasting event itself is like a big group event, so you will be in a room with other people, but you'll still have your separate sections per group. After the tasting event, we tried the cocktails at the bar and they were very delicious and strong! Luckily they have an outdoor area, and at the time we were outside there also was live music. We sat around until we were good to drive back, drink responsibly because the liquor was very strong!! Overall, the experience was fun and I'd recommend trying it out if you're visiting the Charleston area!

Great venue. Space for everyone. It's a place you can feel safe at going to, during and from. Parking is limited. But there are places along the road if you don't get there early enough to park on their free lot. Now the businesses that surround the distillery charge to park. And it's PRICEY! Concert ticket prices... $60 to park is a lot so come early... Get some parking. Grab some grub and settle in for a good time with gii eats and drinks. If you're lucky you'll catch a breeze coming off the creek! Very handicapped friendly to boot!

Super cute spot! They have lots of merchandise too in various sizes. They offer tastings and many cocktails. They also sell bottles for purchase. Definitely a spot to hit up while in the area.

The Firefly Distillery is an amazing venue!! Seeing outdoor concerts is always amazing! The food trucks had gluten free options. :) Everyone always has a good time! The stage and the background visuals are always amazing! The staff is very accommodating and greets you with a smile. There are many gluten free beverages too. :)

This is an amazing space!! There is a beautiful outdoor area where you can sit and enjoy drinks. There's a lawn that is also used for events like concerts. My husband and I came for a tasting, but it was full, so we just had a cocktail instead. The park circle punch was delicious. It had fruit punch and coconut moonshine in it. It was perfectly fruity. My husband also liked his drink as well. There is a lot to see here and there's also a really nice gift shop. Everyone we talked to here was so friendly. We got to talking to the women at the gift shop who also happened to be teachers like my husband and I. Overall I highly recommend checking this place out!

Great open air venue. There were food trucks around the outer edges of the field. The folks checking people at the gate were friendly. The stage had great sound and lighting and super performance by the band. Thank you Firefly for bringing a band I have loved for many years to Charleston and providing the venue.

Attended the Young the Giant show last Friday night at Firefly. Highly, highly recommend the venue. Seamless experience... easy in, easy out. Stage and vendor set up allowed for great flow and ample space to enjoy the show. Friendly staff. Sound system was excellent !! Don't know if that was down to the venue or the band, but it was noticeably better than many others. Only recommendation would be for the parking lot staff to direct the flow of pedestrians as well as traffic across the main drives (after the show). Will definitely keep Firefly on my radar for upcoming shows !!

"The vibe is upbeat and welcoming, with lively music that keeps the energy high all night. The decor is fun and stylish, creating the perfect backdrop for a night out with friends. The drinks are not only delicious but also super creative--definitely worth trying a few! Great spot if you're looking for a fun and vibrant atmosphere. Fast service.

I love the event hosted by Firefly! They always seem to have the best vendors for the Flea Market! Thank you for always creating wonderful community events.

Go now and do the tasting! My husband and I have never been to a tasting where we liked EVERYTHING! We got two tastings and therefore tried everything offered. If you buy 6 bottles, you also get a discount. So of course we bought six. Went on a Saturday and the food truck + live music was a big plus. Would have loved to have tried the cocktails as they sounded ah-mazing but we were feeling a bit too buzzed to give them a go.

My sister & I had a tasting with Ron! Great experience, very friendly & knowledgeable staff

This review is specific to the event space. This is quickly becoming one of the best outdoor concert venues in the Tri-county. You will not get a better experience for an outdoor show. 1. Great acoustics. 2. Great live music vibe. 3. Food trucks. 4. Plenty of outdoor restroom options. 5. Free parking. 6. Always a well trained staff prepared for the crowded. 7. Chill environment to lounge out or dance. This is a solid!!!! venue!!!!!

This place has a lot of cool activities so make sure to check their schedule if you're really wanting a cool experience. We just went to pass time, not knowing about their vast event calendar. Such a cool place. Very clean. All the staff is super friendly. We did a taste tour, which I highly recommend. We ran out've time to stay for drinks but will definitely go back if I'm ever in the area again.

Firefly Distillery is a ball of fun! My coworkers and I did a ladies night several months ago and had the best time sampling vodkas, moonshine, and whiskey. There's a great storefront as well plus plenty of spirits in stock to get some to-go or gift for others. I love the field area as well, during the summer they host concerts and festivals. The tasting is a superb group bonding activity plus there's a bar area too if you want to enjoy a drink in a lowkey atmosphere. Through the Explore CHS Advent calendar, had to share this nugget of info! Get $10 off a Firefly tasting of six of our spirits with promo code ADVENT. Tastings are held every half hour on Monday-Friday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm and can be booked on our website using the promo code ADVENT. Promo code is valid until 12/31/23.

Took a trip to Firefly on a down day in Charleston. Beautiful distillery, nice atmosphere, large merchandise area, Numerous choices to try during tasting. My favorite was Sweet Tea, and Lemonade Vodka. When in the Charleston area, take some time away and visit Firefly you won't be disappointed.

We really enjoyed the tasting and we actually got to try 12 different things because you can share. In 6 rounds of tastings there are 2 different choices so my husband and I got one of each and tried both! Great option! Huge gift shop too. The setup is beautiful inside and out!! Everyone was very nice and very helpful too!!

Enjoyed the tasting which includes 6 pours of assorted whiskey, moonshine or vodkas. The tour guide was friendly and the price per tasting $13.00 per person. The interior includes many liquors for sale along with merchandise like honey, jam, soaps, shirts ect. Great place to bring locals or out of town guests.

A wonderful tasting at this distillery. All the staff were courteous, our tasting pourer was knowledgeable. Great southern mentality where you get to have the tasting before paying. Lots of merchandise offerings too. My husband, who is not a drinker, actually made it through all 6 tastings and really enjoyed it! Cheers!

Was there on Friday but they had a big concert and were closed but went back on Saturday to see them and loved it all and the tasting. Then a got a full case of liquor from them! was the best thing i did for my birthday because we drove all the way from Pa.

Came for live music and family fun. BRiNG BUG SPRAY!!! The gnats were hungry. The gift shop sells it if you forget. The venue was fun, the band delivered. I was DD so can speak on the drinks but the adults said the sweet tea and beers were great

Writing this from an experience way long ago but can't believe I forgot to report back! The spirits tasting was so much fun because it was casual and the bartender was so nice. They made the experience a lot of fun. The spirits were unique and tasty. We even bought some to go. There were a lot of liquors I didn't realize Firefly even made. The space is airy, a little industrial but also modern. There were some other large rooms I imagine would be great for events. I hope to make a return visit next time we're in the area.

Great way to spend an hour or 2! Nice little tourist stop, a place to grab a bite to eat if you're a local. If you've never had firefly sweet tea vodka, it is worth a try and available in most grocery stores on the east coast. Their signature flavor tastes like it sounds: Southern Sweet tea but has a vodka kick. It's low enough proof (30ish?) You can drink on the rocks as if it was a strong cocktail by itself. $13 get you 6 samples out of 12 liquor varieties, plus a clean unused souvenir shot glass to take home. They gave me 10% military discount on the samples, as well as the whole bottles of liquor! The gift shop had interesting stuff including their own rum cake. And has a large outdoor venue and I think they have concerts about every month or so. If you ever in the North Charleston area, it is well worth the stop.

One word, wow. This has to be one of my favorite places! Wasn't sure what to expect as we ventured down the long dirt road, but to our surprise a huge welcoming venue with lots of parking! We did a tasting for $13, was well worth it for a unique tasting that includes a shot glass, 6 shots and lots of humor and history! The cocktail selection is amazing, bartenders super friendly and live music plus a food truck. Corn hole boards, and space outside to chill added to the experience. There was not much seating inside or outside by the food truck, but a bunch of tables in the front outside. The liquors were all amazing and truly unique, it was hard to choose which ones to purchase! Loved the vibe and the store with lots of things for sale. Only complaints were the large birthday or bachelorette parties who were absolutely obnoxious and rude! This place is a MUST try when in Charleston!

Attended a Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce networking event. Great drinks & food! Bartenders are always so friendly. It is a relaxed & comfortable vibe. One of my favorite venues in the Park Circle area.

Stopped in here for a flight mid day and was very impressed with the variety and quality of spirits. We tasted the lemonade and sweet tea vodkas, apple pie moonshine and the Bend and Steel whiskey. Service was excellent and we ended up going home with the whiskey and moonshine, although all were delicious. The grounds and facility itself are large, welcoming and there was plenty of parking. The outdoor portion is dog friendly, and there is a large gift shop. The ambience was good and the music wasn't too loud that you couldn't have a conversation. Overall I'd recommend checking them out.

What a fun afternoon!! Highly recommend this event to anyone looking for a fun atmosphere and delicious oysters!! Grateful that they had indoor/ outdoor shucking stations. Although I don't believe they were anticipating the amount of people that came out with the weather service needed up being a bit slow on the refills. The drinks were strong and tasty.. the oysters were hot and steamy and the music was on point!! Can't wait to come back and do a whiskey tasting the next time I'm here! - visiting from California :0)

Firefly is such a fun place. Lots of different events and the tasting is a good way to try what they offer! Staff is always super friendly too.

Really cool place! I've loved Firefly since on Wadmalaw Island. Today is our first time visiting the new location. It's lovely. Tasting room, large bar, beautiful outdoor space, and great retail options. Great afternoon with friends! I had the Rum Rita. I didn't care for it. I tried all three other drinks my friends had and all were great. - the OG, Java Colada, and Strawberry Colada, and all were great!! Enjoyed cornhole with our friends

Must stop by every time I'm in Charleston. The drinks are always delicious and strong. The vibe is always super chill and fun. A fun stop for a Sunday funday!

We went and did a tasting/flight of different liquors that they provide. The person giving the tasting was very informative and great energy and it was a great time in all! The liquor itself is good but a little too many sweet tasting options for me but that also added to the fun of being able to try all of them so I appreciate it in that sense because I wouldn't have bought a full bottle of it so this was perfect to be able to taste them. The place was HUGE, the inside and outside have so much space and you could find a place to sit and hang no matter how many people are there. I believe they host concerts outside as well! If you have never been I really reccomend going and doing the tasting!

I really enjoyed firefly! I didn't get to experience everything they had to offer but I'll be back! They offer tours and I'd love to take one. Im not sure if they serve food there but they did have a food truck! I went during an outdoor event so I'm not sure about their daily operations. It's so spacious and beautiful there with a huge field! I see why they hold concerts here! The service is great, I had questions about the tour and the ladies in the store were able to answer all of them! I also ordered the blue bird cocktail while I was there and it is very refreshing and tastes like summer! My only question was about the plastic cups. I think they are cool for a souvenir but do they come with each drink? I'm a little concerned with the idea of all that plastic going in the trash. I was there for an event so I'm not sure if that's their normal cups. Great place, great experience!

I probably should have written this BEFORE the 6 mini shot tasting...because after an array of coconut cake moonshine, lemonade vodka, coffee flavored rum, and bourbon...I am struggling to put my words together. The tasting class is a MUST. I learned a lot about the history of this company and tried flavors I would have never ventured to try if I just saw the bottle on the shelf.

Garbage music event venue. Worst management and planning I have ever experienced. They don't understand organizing parking or even forming a line. Don't ever recommend a concert experience here.

Great Educator event the week before school started. Firefly has great cocktails and awesome tastings. The setup is nice, and they have games on the back patio, including corn hole, and mini putt putt. The bartenders are always nice. The workers in the store area are as well. They usually have a food truck or 2 on the premises. They host various events throughout the year, including concerts.

I've been visiting Firefly for years. Began at the Wadmalaw location and now here at it's new location. I have celebrated many birthdays at both locations and introduced many friends to all they have to offer. I love the people who make all the action happen. Whether you're in the gift shop, your the facilities, or enjoying a tasting, it's the people working there that make your experience rememberable. They treat you like family. They are knowledgeable about their products and you can feel there passion when they are telling the history. Firefly is always hosting an event. I've come for blood drives, concerts, food truck events, and many other happenings. It's never a dull time at Firefly. Why? Because they keep you lit! Literally!

What a great experience! For only $10 you can try 6 different drinks: vodka/rum/whiskey/bourbon. If you're with a partner then you can try 12 different items if you each pick a different one. At the end you get a souvenir shot glass. We ended up with a little buzz so we bought some snacks and sat out on the porch and watched the rain. There's plenty of green space for dogs and corn hole, etc. The staff was friendly and there's lots of cool merchandise in the gift shop. We ended up buying a bottle of the lemonade vodka which was so sour yet so delicious. This vodka tasting and the Charleston Tea Farm tour were the top two experiences of my visit and I will definitely return next time I'm in town.

This past Sunday was the best oyster roast I've ever been to! Forget ever going to Boones Hill Plantation again. For $25 you get admission and all you can eat oysters. The DJ was amazing and the drink line had barely a wait. Please do this event again.

I visited the distillery for a festival event. Wow. It was a great event! They had so much outdoor space, and the stage was a great perk for music. The indoor decor was great, and I was able to see tours going on. I wish I could have taken one, but it was very busy. I had the lemonade sweet tea vodka with seltzer and lavender syrup. I forget the name of the drink. I liked it so much. I purchased a few bottles for the holidays. Sweat tea and lemonade vodka. I want to go back to try the other different flavors. If they have a festival or event, I do recommend you attend. I had so much fun!

The place that brought the world distilled tea, has a lot more to offer as well. The fruit punch moonshine is honestly just high proof Hawaiian Punch. Delicious! The Java rum? Awesome! The pecan pie moonshine? Outta this world. This is a really cool spot with a huge gift shop and food trucks on the reg (I had Chucktown Meatball Co. on this visit...and it was terrific)! Really cool tasting experience to boot!

Fun afternoon with tasting and cocktails! What a beautiful and huge space! Absolutely suited for events of any kind. Great experience with Amy at our tasting. Huge gift shop with lots of local items featured. The Sweet Tea Vodka is the most popular but don't leave there without a bottle of the Lemonade Vodka. You can only get it locally due to the fresh ingredients used and it is fantastic.

I had an amazing time at this distillery. They make so many different kinds of spirits and also have unique flavours. Such as a pecan pie liqueur. We happened to arrive right when a tasting was beginning which we were allowed to join in on. The staff presenting was very informative on each of the spirits tasted. I asked about a few others on offer and I was able to taste a couple more afterwards at the bar. They offer multiple cocktails using the unique spirits on offer. If you're looking to grab a bottle of something it's going to set you back $20 unless you're after an aged whiskey. I only wish the distillery was open later than 6pm! I definitely would be there later if it were.

Fantastic place! Tons of space inside and out. You MUST do the tasting,both entertaining and delicious for $13 per person, totally worth it! Vodka lemonade and sweet tea vodka were the ones we brought home with us, but all were amazing! Will be back soon to restock! Bartenders and tasting guides were amazing, knowledgeable, and full of personality

My first time visiting definitely not my first time trying. The sweet tea has always been a fave but I think Java will take its place. Great place to start the date with bae or a girls day out. The samples were all good except the Gin (to me) I'm not really a drinker though. Go have a tasting let me know what flavors you like.

Ironically have been to Firefly twice now, and have never been inside I came first for a DMB cover band in the summer & secondly for the Shrimp and Grits 5K (finished here). It's such an awesome space for events. This time we did try some of the spirits for our post race drink & they were yummy! I am not a liquor person and I enjoyed my cocktail. In you're coming for an event, there's plenty of parking but allow time (as always).