History

Founding Fathers Distillery is located at Old Parsons Farm (est. 1764), a notable rallying site in the American Revolution along the Deep River near Point of Victory and the Birth of a Nation. In honor of our heritage, we revive the spirit of 1776 with us and raise a glass to freedom with The American Spirit. We are a small craft distillery located in High Point, NC. Old Parsons Farm is central to our history, and the site houses artifacts from the War. Jeff and Marta share a passion for history and for realizing the dream of Cooper’s Cut.

Production

Our process redefines whiskey. Owner Jeff seeks to create a new way to distill and push the rules aside. We produce single barrel, small-batch runs and use only the finest ingredients and yeast, tailored to our processes. Barley is high-quality American-grown grain. Yeast is a selected strain to balance ester concentrations and impart floral and fruity aromas. The water comes from a deep artesian aquifer with a storied American history and provides cold, clear water. The wood shapes the entire process; we primarily use new American white oak with secondary exposure to French oak, roasted and toasted to achieve a broad and complex 3D flavor profile. All of our spirits are designed and created, fermented and distilled, aged and bottled under one roof with care, craftsmanship, and quality. Age statements are not decisive for us; great whiskey begins on day one. The interaction between the distiller, the spirit, and the oak expresses itself in every bottle.

Products / Whisky Series

Cooper’s Cut is an American barley single malt whiskey, rare single barrel and small batch, with a medium to full body and pronounced flavors. Proof 84, ABV 42%, 750 ml. Special order NC 66-017. Flat Broke Ranch Coming Soon.

Deep River Rum is our first batch of rum. Proof 80, ABV 40%, Volume 750 ml. Made from food-grade molasses and specialized yeast and designated as sipping quality.

Visits / Experiences

We offer private tours and tastings. Plan a tasting, tour the distillery, and our newly redesigned tasting room.

Philosophy

Quality over quantity is our motto. We don’t believe aging statements necessarily make the whiskey better and thus reject bias. Great whiskey begins on day one. The interaction between the distiller, the spirit, and the oak expresses itself in every bottle. We love dancing with the spirit and letting the wood express its meaning in the flavor.