Pauley Hollow Distillery, LLC
About the Distillery
Pauley Hollow Distillery is a small, family-owned distillery in Forest Hills, Kentucky and presents itself as the first legal distillery in Pike County. The facility produces Original Recipe Moonshine and works on aging bourbon and rye whiskey. The distillery highlights local roots through the use of water from a hand-dug well and invites guests to a Farmhouse Tasting Room experience by reservation.
History
Pike County's First Legal Distillery
Pauley Hollow Distillery is described as the first legal distillery in Pike County. It is established as a small family-owned business in Forest Hills, where management is directly involved in the entire production process from grain selection to bottling and labeling.
Opening of the Farmhouse Tasting Room
The distillery offers a Farmhouse Tasting Room as a bookable experience on Moonshine Trail. The activity is advertised with duration and price for guests who wish to taste and purchase products on-site.
Raw Materials and Production
Production at Pauley Hollow is small-scale and artisanal. Grains are hand-selected, and the company’s management is involved in selection, milling, and the practical processes around mash and distillation. Water is a central element: all spring water is filtered through a micron filter before contact with the grain, and the preferred source is an old hand-dug well on the property. Although concrete technical details about still types, fermentation times, and distillation methods are not provided, it paints a picture of a family-oriented, quality-focused, small-scale production.
Maturation and Barrel Types
The distillery actively works on aging both bourbon and rye whiskey. No concrete information is given about barrels, age, or finish, but aging is part of product development, and the distillery repeatedly notes that these whiskeys are in maturation.
Whiskeys
The core lineup consists of Original Recipe Moonshine and named moonshine releases such as Fuel of the Feud. Meanwhile, bourbon and rye whiskey are aging, announced as forthcoming or in maturation. The products are presented and sold through the distillery's shop and online store, and the Farmhouse Tasting Room tasting experience is used to showcase the range to visitors.
| Whiskey | Type / Series | Flavor Profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Recipe Moonshine | Moonshine | Distillery's Original Recipe Moonshine, highlighted as an active production item. | Current; Core range; Available in the distillery's shop and via online purchase |
| Fuel of the Feud Moonshine | Moonshine | Named moonshine tied to Pike County history and made available via the distillery's platform. | Current; Available |
| Bourbon | Bourbon | Bourbon, which the distillery states it ages. Specific aging details and age are not provided. | Current; Aging; Availability announced by the distillery |
| Rye Whiskey | Rye whiskey | Rye whiskey, which the distillery is working to age; details about barrel type and age are not disclosed. | Current; Aging; Availability announced by the distillery |
Visiting the Distillery
Visitors can book the Farmhouse Tasting Room experience, which lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes and costs $20 per person. Reservations are required via the distillery's booking link. Tastings are offered, and there is an option to purchase products both in the physical shop and online. There are no stated fixed opening hours or separate guided tours beyond the tasting experience.
See times and book a visit.
Philosophy and Craft
The distillery’s values focus on quality in raw materials and active craftsmanship. They prioritize hand-selecting grains, using local source water from an older spring well, and direct involvement of management in production. The combination of local ingredients and family-owned operations defines the approach to both moonshine and aged whiskey.