Distillery Coverage

Southern Pines whiskey distillery salutes those who risked lives through military service

Two retired Army veterans aim to honor those who risked their lives in a humanitarian aid mission through a new Southern Pines distillery.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL Health Team Producer/Photographer

Southern Pines distillery honors military sacrifice

Brad and Jessica Halling have a new business called 'BHawk' that honors those who have died or risked their lives in military service.

Mexican whiskey is on the rise, powered by ancient corn

Of the 59 varieties of native corn in Mexico, nal t'eel is one of the oldest, having emerged in the Yucatán Peninsula some 4,000 years ago. It grows quickly, largely unbothered by heavy rains or drought -- so robust that the Mayans called it "rooster corn."

Clay Risen, New York Times

Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge brings taste of London to Durham

It's martini time! Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge in Durham offers hand-crafted cocktails made with Durham Distillery's Conniption Gins, Krupnikas Spiced Honey Liqueur, Cucumber Vodka or any of the Damn Fine liqueurs.

Behind-the-scenes at Durham Distillery

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Durham Distillery! See how A Durham Conniption Gins and Krupnikas Spiced Honey Liqueur is made.

The chemist & the businesswoman: Meet the brains behind Durham Distillery, Conniption Gin

Meet Melissa and Lee Katrincic, the couple behind Durham Distillery and Conniption Gins.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

North Carolina's space whiskey and taxes

North Carolina lawmakers are considering legislation that would provide a tax break for the space bourbon. Will the space whiskey taste difference? Dan Haggerty shares the science.

Will whiskey sent to space taste different? In Depth with Dan shares the science

North Carolina lawmakers are considering legislation that would provide a tax break for the space bourbon.

Dan Haggerty, WRAL anchor/reporter

Durham's Mystic Farm & Distillery wants to age its bourbon in space

Mystic Farm & Distillery has announced Mystic Galactic, a bourbon whiskey aged for one year in space.

Durham Distillery launches innovative color-changing gin

At Durham Distillery, the color of Kinship, the latest Conniption gin, showcases how science and art can come together to make something special.

Beautiful and delicious: Durham Distillery launches color-changing gin

It's a sight that isn't found in many other places - workers putting the finishing touches on a purple-hued gin.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Pandemic Pivot: Supply chain crisis creates unique opportunity for Durham Distillery

The supply chain crisis created a new North Carolina exclusive opportunity for Durham Distillery, a nationally-recognized gin distilling company.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

'Same delicious gin but round.' Lack of glass gives Durham Distillery new opportunity

The supply chain crisis created a new North Carolina exclusive opportunity for Durham Distillery, a nationally-recognized gin distilling company.

Love of plants, people inspiration for Raleigh-based distiller

Mena Killough's journey to becoming a master distiller started with plants. Before 2015, Killough was working with floral waters as an herbalist in Charlotte.

Cheers to the holidays with these two local bourbon recipes

Olde Raleigh Distillery shared these two recipes with us for drinks using their flagship bourbon, Olde Raleigh Whiskey Society.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Award-winning distillery housed in old corn mill, run by Army veteran

This small whiskey distillery in Halifax County has won major awards for its bourbon. The operation is housed in what had once been an old corn mill on the banks of the Roanoke River and is run by an Army veteran.

NC distillieries can sell liquor products on Sunday

October 3, 2021, is the first Sunday a bottle of liquor has been legally sold in our state since the beginning of Prohibition in the early 1900s.

Olde Raleigh Distillery

Brandon McCraney creates custom blended whiskey and bourbon in downtown Zebulon.

Weldon distillery leads to tourism, other development projects

Like many rural communities in North Carolina, Weldon has struggled in recent years. But a new distillery is leading a turnaround.

Distillery bringing renewed buzz to tiny Halifax town

Like many rural communities in North Carolina, Weldon has struggled in recent years.

Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter

With new batch, partners restore 'house built on bourbon'

A historic home and a legendary bourbon recipe are back together in the 21st century.

Distillery opens in heart of Zebulon

Olde Raleigh Distillery opened its tasting room on North Arendell Avenue in late January.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Distillery to open this fall in Zebulon

Olde Raleigh Distillery announced plans Tuesday to open a tasting room, bar and production facility in a 10,400 square-foot space on North Arendell Avenue in downtown. The venue will also include a large event space for private parties, workshops and other classes.

Durham distillery making hand sanitizer during coronavirus outbreak

A distillery in Durham stayed open to provide an essential product.

Distilleries turning raw ingredients into the most needed supplies

Hand sanitizer is in short supply but liquor distilleries have all the ingredients to make more. NBCLX Storyteller Clark Fouraker goes to one distillery in Texas where they're handing out bottles to anyone who needs them.