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Discover the Mystic Farm & Distillery Tour in North Carolina

Mystic Farm & Distillery blends traditional bourbon-making with a working farm environment, offering visitors a rare look at grain-to-glass distilling in a serene countryside setting. Guests explore the distillery, learn how bourbon is crafted from local grains, and enjoy tastings surrounded by fields, livestock, and open land.
Why it’s special: It’s one of the only truly farm-based bourbon distilleries in the country — grains grown on-site become award-winning spirits distilled and aged right where they’re harvested.

History/Story of Mystic Farm & Distillery

Founded with the goal of creating authentic, grain-forward bourbon, Mystic Farm emphasizes small-batch production, local agriculture, and traditional distilling techniques. The distillery grows portions of its own grains and manages nearly every step of the process — milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and aging — on the same land. Its farm location and commitment to craftsmanship set it apart in North Carolina’s spirits scene.

What You’ll See & Do at Mystic Farm & Distillery

Tour the distillery to learn how bourbon is made from scratch
View the farm fields where grains are grown for the mash
Explore fermentation tanks, pot stills, and barreling operations
Visit aging warehouses where bourbon rests in oak barrels
Sample Mystic spirits, including bourbons and specialty releases (21+ only)
Walk the property and observe the farm environment surrounding the distillery

Visiting Information for Mystic Farm & Distillery

Hands-On Elements

Visitors may smell freshly milled grain, observe fermenting mash, examine the copper stills up close, and compare aromas during tastings. Farm elements — like grain fields and livestock — can be part of the experience depending on season.

Photo/Video Policy

Photography is welcome in outdoor and tasting areas. Production zones may limit flash or video for safety. Staff will advise where filming is permitted.

Souvenirs & Extras

Bottles of Mystic bourbon and limited-edition releases
Branded merchandise, glassware, apparel, and gifts
Seasonal farm products, when available
Private events and premium tasting experiences

Practical Info

Tours typically last 45–60 minutes and require advance booking. Visitors must be 21+ for tastings. Closed-toe shoes are recommended for walking in production areas and around farm terrain. The distillery is located just outside Durham, offering a quiet, scenic escape from the city.