Founded by three partners and natives of the area, in 2022, Southern Kentucky Distillery produced the first “legal” bourbon in Cumberland County since prohibition. Cumberland County was “dry” between prohibition until its residents voted it wet in 2016. We are located in the Foothill Mountains of Appalachia between Lake Cumberland, Dale Hollow Lake and the Cumberland River. This area is visited each year by thousands of water enthusiasts and fishermen. We feel that our location is ideal to offer tours and connect with many potential customers in the South and Midwest.
These guys are FANTASTIC. Such a down to earth group of people. The moonshine is awesome. I’m not much of a bourbon drinker, but both my Dad and Fiancé loved… read more their bourbons. In the words of my father “I am shocked that this bottle is only aged 2 years” def check them out, they have something for everyone!
Best distillery tour we have been on! Very personal and informative. Highly recommend. Thank you Levi!
Mike was an awesome tour guide. Nice to meet so many workers. They treat you like family and their line of drinks are absolutely amazing and each have a story!… read more Take the tour and the tasting!
Had a fantastic time at SKD. Luther-our tour guide, Junior-one of the owners, and the whole group that work there were amazing and really made us feel very welcome. Luther… read more was so patient when it came to answering all of our questions on the tour. When it comes to their moonshine, they are very flavor focused, and all were very good. We had a hard time not buying every flavor. We did, however, leave with the Apple, Strawberry Lemonade, Peach, and Blackberry. We also brought home their peanut butter and cinnamon flavored whiskey. What really amazed us was their vodka. It was so smooth going down, and knowing we could not get their brand in our state, bought two bottles. Crazy, I know, leaving with 8 bottles, but when you find a place that is so passionate about their products and they happen to taste amazing and you know you can’t get a replacement bottles right away, you just have to stock up.
Such a great new place, incredibly friendly staff and delicious liquors.
Brianna York
February 15, 2025
Keri Hamann
August 6, 2025
Holly Joe
August 30, 2025
Teresa Price
August 1, 2025
Reagan Roberson
July 31, 2025