History

Corsair Distillery was founded in 2008 in Bowling Green, KY. According to the website, Corsair was the first craft distillery in Nashville since Prohibition, in 2010. With expansions, a second Nashville location, WeHo Headquarters, was opened in January 2016, enabling the production of more whiskey at a higher production scale and leading to Marathon Village Brewstillery – a combination of a taproom, small-batch production and brewery activities. Corsair is known for innovative whiskeys, gins and unconventional spirits and has won many medals over the years (the description mentions over 800 medals at national and international competitions).

Production / Manufacturing

The spirit is at the heart of Corsair – from which grains they use to how they are treated, to their innovative production processes. They focus on grains and employ alternative, unusual and smoked grains as well as unusual botanicals as part of their approach. Marathon Village production facility includes a 1920s pot still, condenser still, fermentation vessels, mash cooker and a pilot gin still. A local maltery and smokehouse are also mentioned, underscoring a grain-to-glass focus and local collaboration.

Products / Whisky range

Corsair is described as a producer of whiskeys, gin and unconventional spirits with a focus on innovative ingredients and processing methods in small batches. No specific whiskey varieties are detailed in the text, but whiskeys are part of the range and portrayed as part of their modern approach.

Visits / Experiences

Corsair offers guided tours and tastings at Marathon Distillery & Taproom (Marathon Village, Nashville): - Distillery tours with spirit tastings (30 minutes, including five tastings; option for Tour With Tasting or Tour Without Tasting) - Tour With Tasting: 18 USD; Tour Without Tasting: 10 USD; Children under 12: FREE - Guided Spirits Tastings: overview of five Corsair spirits with a dedicated guide - Address: 1200 Clinton Street #110, Nashville, TN 37203 - Hours: Monday 12:00–19:00 CST; Tuesday: CLOSED; Wednesday–Sunday: 12:00–19:00 CST - Official public times (CST): Weekdays 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00; Saturday 13:00–18:00; Sunday 13:00–18:00

Philosophy

Corsair describes itself as part of modern American craft (“MODERN AMERICAN CRAFT”). The goal is to give Nashville a mood in a bottle through small-batch production, use of alternative grains and experimental processes. The brand also highlights the slogan “Booze for Badasses” and focuses on delivering unique spirits experiences through creativity and history.