Workers at Twin Creeks Distillery in Franklin County say that when folks take a nip of its homemade spirits, particularly its popular apple or peach brandy, it often stirs up a lot of memories.
“They’re like, ‘Oh, man, that’s like the old stuff,’?” said Maggie Oakes-Chitwood, who was pouring small tastings for some locals earlier this month. Owner Chris Prillaman has spent a lot of time crafting the distillery’s moonshine recipes to resemble the white whiskeys that some residents were known for producing illegally during Franklin County’s moonshine heyday.
Many of the people who visit the distillery’s Henry location come to taste the authentic product or to see the old-fashioned still next to the tasting room. In 2017, Twin Creeks opened its tasting room and saw its sales spike about 20 percent, according to distillery spokeswoman Sue Carter. It’s a good time to be in the business, she said, because craft distilling is becoming more popular.
