

We do it all from scratch – from the fermentation to the shelf. “To be an artisan distiller, you have to make the product here. sets itself apart from food and drink competitors in the area by producing their own S’loonshine spirits. The highlight of the new business is, of course, the distillery itself.

As Steve described the relationship of Deadwood and the new business, “We have all that old style – cowboys, gamblers, gunslingers, and now moonshiners. From the wooden barrel display stands to the masses of mason jars filled with the distillery’s pride and joy, one can practically imagine Wild Bill Hickok himself wandering into the establishment, straight out of another lifetime.

Rustic vibes and pine-covered scenery at the Black Hills town of roughly 1,300 people seem to be an obvious match for the distillery. The location’s sale was finalized on May 15, and the business opened its doors soon afterward. Deadwood Distilling Co.’s picturesque building has enough space for the Deadwood Distilling Pizzeria, general store, Bloody Nose Saloon, and the S’loonshine Distillery and tasting room. When three buildings located on Deadwood’s Main Street went up for sale, they decided it was time for a new business venture. He envisioned a similar effect for the historic town of Deadwood. manager Steve Fredericksen.Īccording to Fredericksen, Ballard saw how opening a distillery in his hometown changed the community in a positive way. We have seven flavors and are passionate about our product,” explained Deadwood Distillery Co. “S’loonshine is an American moonshine, a grain neutral spirit. use the same recipes for their creations. The Trimble distillery and Deadwood Distilling Co.

Ballard also owns the well-known Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis and the S’loonshine Distillery in his hometown of Trimble, Tenn. The new business is the vision of owners Michael Ballard and Todd Phillips. The new location in downtown Deadwood just opened its doors this past summer, and features a customer-pleasing trifecta of food, fun and S’loonshine seven days a week. Can you have too much of a good thing? Deadwood Distilling Co.
