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It’s a family tradition.
With American family roots dating back to 1630, we have a long tradition of distilling in our blood.
The Bullock Distillery was organized in 2017 by Dusta Tanner, John Bullock and Tighe Bullock when the trio remodeled the historic building at 121 Washington Street, West, Charleston, West Virginia.
Dusta and the Tanner family have a long history of making moonshine in Roane County, West Virginia.
The Bullock family has produced spirits in Robeson County, North Carolina since before the American Revolution.
Both families are proud of their distilling traditions.
Learn More About Our Family Distillery Roots
Our Special Ingredient?
Water.
Where does The Bullock Distillery draw its water from?
Bullock’s Cave, Falling Spring Mountain, Greenbrier County, West Virginia!
Falling Spring Mountain is truly a geologic phenomena, acting as a buffer zone for the hydrologic gradient of the Karst water system of the Greenbrier Valley. Our system in Greenbrier Valley drains deep groundwater from the base of Droop Mountain and Falling Spring Mountain.
Unlike other distilleries, The Bullock Distillery does not use reverse osmosis or carbon filtration to treat our water.
Why? Because our limestone water lacks the heavy elements present in the water of most distilleries. And it strips the natural sweet flavors of pure Karst limestone water!
Bacteria and viruses are taken care of during the fermentation and distillation processes. This ensures that only the mountain’s natural limestone filtration system touches our water.
Arborfield Farm from the Air
Meet the Team
Meet the members of our amazing team. Learn more about their histories and what makes them love Bullock Distilling!
We had some pretty fun visitors in the shop recently! 🥃🎙️
Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy from WV Beer Roads stopped by to hang out, drink a few cocktails, and chat with Royce about all things Bullock! She covers everything from running sales at a small WV distillery to the creativity that goes into our tasting room cocktail program.
The result is Episode 113 of WV Beer Roads, along with a lovely write-up from Brilliant Stream about what we’ve been building behind the bar here in Elk City. We might be a little biased, but we especially enjoyed the part where they called our cocktails some of the “very best and most creative cocktails in the city.” 🥹
Cheers to Charles and Erin for spending time with us, sampling some of Royce’s creations, and giving our little corner of Charleston some love. 🖤
Give the episode a listen, read the article, and then pop in to see us for Happy Hour to decide for yourself.
Read “Bullock cocktails anyone?” + listen to Episode 113
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We still have seats at tonight's Cocktail Class, so call in, reserve your ticket, and experience some of the best cocktails this side of the Ohio River!
"Folks in the Charleston, WV, area who are interested in trying some masterfully prepared cocktails need look no further than the tasting bar at The Bullock Distillery in the Elk City neighborhood.
Royce Tanner, in her role as distillery sales manager, also oversees the tasting room. There, she demonstrates an uncommon talent in mixology. Who would have guessed that a distillery tasting room would offer some of the very best and most creative cocktails in the city." ...
Bullock cocktails anyone?
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The tasting room at The Bullock Distillery in Charleston, WV, makes some of the best cocktails anywhere. Here Royce Tanner tell their story.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It’s almost time for our August cocktail class!
Tomorrow at 6 PM, we’ll be diving into a trio of delicious cocktails inspired by Taylor Swift, one of Royce’s favorite artists. If you want to know what each cocktail is about, here is a preview of the cocktail menu:
the 1 – This is arguably Royce's favorite song from Swift's discography. It's a cool September afternoon, driving the backroads through your hometown with the windows down, wondering how life would've looked if just one thing had gone differently. Chamomile softens the bright lemon while crisp white grape bubbles keep it light. It's comforting, familiar, and just bittersweet enough to make you smile.
seven – seven feels like growing up in Appalachia. Running barefoot through the yard, climbing the same tree every summer, catching lightning bugs after dinner, and staying outside until someone calls you home. Honey, fresh herbs, and bright citrus make this cocktail taste like late summer before school starts again. It's simple, fresh, and full of the kind of memories that never really leave you.
peace – peace is quiet in the best way. It's sitting on the porch after everyone else has gone to bed, listening to the crickets with someone you don't have to impress. Blackberry and sage bring a deep, familiar sweetness to the rye, while espresso and orange bitters add just enough warmth to keep you coming back. It's the kind of cocktail you sip slowly because there's nowhere else you'd rather be.
If those sound interesting to you, make sure to grab your ticket so you don’t miss out on these amazing cocktails: square.link/u/HxSi1Jku
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It’s Tuesday and you know what that means. Our cocktail guru Royce is getting crazy creative behind the bar!
Stop in any time today and order a discounted Trial Tuesday cocktail and put your trust in Royce’s cocktail genius. She’ll whip up something new and never seen before right in front of you. It could be a cocktail being tested for an upcoming cocktail class, a new feature on an upcoming seasonal menu, or maybe something she came up with right on the spot. You be the judge on if the Trial was successful and help contribute to future awesome cocktail experiences here at The Bullock Distillery.
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If you missed our special release in June, there’s still plenty of Mothman Reserve to go around
This single barrel 6 year old bourbon was this year’s West Virginia Day bourbon that we produce every year. The barrel was chosen specifically for its summer vibes, with bright orchard fruit and citrus notes out front that are complemented wonderfully by a strong rye and oak finish. It’s the perfect dram to enjoy on a warm summer evening.
This is a distillery only release, so make sure to drop by the distillery to grab a bottle before we run out as it’s flying off the shelves quick!
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We might be a little biased, but the front-of-house is one of our favorite places to spend a weekend.
Come grab a cocktail, pull up a chair, and stay awhile. Whether you’re starting your day with us, or making Bullock the full plan, we’ve got a drink waiting for you.
Cheers to the weekend, Charleston!
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