Dueling Grounds Distillery
After our tasting, it was time to visit the production side of the distillery. Like most craft distilleries, it is a relatively small operation, occupying one large “L” shaped area. There is signage on the walls over the equipment detailing the distilling process, for those interested in reading. This was not necessary, however, as our tour guide, Santos, provided a detailed narrative and answered all of our questions. (and we often have many) We first were shown the cooker, which supplied the mash to the 250 gallon fermenters. The bourbon is then double distilled; first 4 batches of low wine are collected and then distilled again to make the high wine / new make, which, for the bourbon, goes into barrels with a #3 char at 120 proof. They also have a 30 gallon gin still.
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Please note that due to COVID Distillery Hours and Tour/Tasting Availability may vary. Please contact the distillery or check their web page or social media for details before you go.
| Days of operation | Monday - Saturday 10AM - 6PM for tours and tastings Tours start at the top of each hour Sundays 3PM-7PM for cocktails only (No tours) |
| Paved Drive / Lot | No |
| Motorcycle Parking | No |
| Motorcycle unfriendly features | Gravel parking lot, but it is fairly easy to park near the street |
| Number of tours per day | Variable |
| Length of Tour(s) | 45 minutes to an hour |
| Advanced topic tours? | Yes |
| Advanced topic tour names | Distillery Founder's Tour (Sundays only) |
| Tours by owners /distillers available? | Yes |
| Number of different types of tours | 2 |
| On-Line Tour Reservations Available | Yes |
| Advanced Reservations Recommended/Required | Recommended |
| Cost for Tour | $6 with Tasting Free for under 21 with no tasting $30 for Distillery Founder's Tour |
| Tasting Included? | Yes |
| Number of samples included in tasting | 6 |
| Tasting Only Option? | Yes |
| Tasting Only Option Cost | Free |
| High-end tasting option? | No |
| High-end tasting option cost? | N/A |
| Designated Driver Option | N/A |
| Handicapped Accessible? | Gravel parking area may provide difficult navigation. Otherwise, the gift shop and distillery area should be accessible |
| Souvenirs included with tour? | Not with regular tour. Glencairn included with Founder's Tour. |
| Gift shop | Yes |
| On-Site bottle sales? | Yes |
| On-site food: Restaurant/Cafe/Snacks | No |
| On-site Cocktail bar | Yes |
| On-site event space | Yes |
| Should I visit? (Yes, Perhaps, No) | Yes |
| Unique Features | Craft distillery that makes bourbon, White Dog, Apple Pie White Dog, and Fruit Liqueurs, and occasionally gin. Inside and outside seating areas, with a cocktail program on Sundays and a bar with numerous bourbons available by the pour. |
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| Date Visited | May 2019 (updated July 2019) |
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