Southern Trail Distillery

Brief Overview of the Distillery

Southern Trail Distillery is a family-owned distillery by Three Notch Trail in Southern Maryland. The site produces handcrafted spirits, where grandfather's classic recipes meet a modern approach. The focus lies on local ingredients and regional identity, and the portfolio includes, among other things, moonshine and vodka as examples of the handcrafted products.

History

Family-owned Distillery with Local Roots

Southern Trail Distillery presents itself as a family-owned and -operated distillery with roots dating back several generations in Southern Maryland. The name and location are tied to the historic Three Notch Trail, and the family highlights the heritage from grandfather as the foundation for their recipes and product philosophy. The text emphasizes pride in local affiliation and quality in the production.

Raw Materials and Production

The production approach is artisanal and centered on the family's recipes, which have been carried on and adapted. The distillery prioritizes local ingredients from Southern Maryland and repeatedly mentions the use of regional ingredients to define the products. There are no technical descriptions of malting, fermentation, distillation equipment, or water sources in the material; however, it is clear that craftsmanship, family signature, and ingredient choice are the governing elements of the production.

Spirits

The portfolio consists of handcrafted spirits with local roots. Products explicitly mentioned include 'New Moonshine' and 'High Tide Vodka', with moonshine highlighted as a featured product. The description emphasizes the family's recipes and ingredient choices over technical product data. The products are sold directly in the distillery's premises via bottle sales and served as cocktails during visiting periods.

Visit the Distillery

The distillery is open to the public Thursday to Sunday with offerings of cocktails, food, bottle sales and tastings during opening hours. Reservations are not accepted, and the facilities cannot be rented. Visitors must be 21 or older; children and infants are not allowed. Opening hours are Thursday 15:00–21:00, Friday–Saturday 12:00–21:00 and Sunday 12:00–18:00, and periodic closed days are announced.

The announced opening hours are Monday - Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 15:00 - 21:00; Friday: 12:00 - 21:00; Saturday: 12:00 - 21:00; Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00. Closed July 2-5.

Philosophy and Craftsmanship

The company rests on an explicit respect for family heritage and local identity. Grandfather's recipes are the starting point, but they are adapted to a modern production. Prioritizing local, high-quality ingredients and artisanal production are central values, as is pride in producing spirits that reflect Southern Maryland.