Fugitives Spirits
Brief overview of the distillery
Fugitives is a small Tennessee-focused project that distills small-batch whiskey on a pot still in Nashville. It presents itself as a local producer that bases its approach on organic and heirloom grains grown in Tennessee and aims to work closely with local farmers. Jim Massey is listed as co-founder and Master Distiller, and the company also sells bottles and merchandise through its online shop.
History
Establishment and founders
Fugitives is run by co-founders Jim Massey, Darren Briggs and Martin Roberts. Jim Massey is mentioned specifically as Co-Founder and Master Distiller, and the company presents itself as a small producer of Tennessee Whiskey with a focus on local ingredients and collaboration with farmers in Tennessee.
Raw materials and production
Raw materials and production
Fugitives describes its whiskey production as small-batch and based on pot still distillation in Nashville. The raw materials are at the center: the grains are described as locally grown, sustainably raised, organic, and of heirloom types. That combination of local, older grain varieties and small-batch production suggests a craftsman-like approach, where the choice of raw materials is given high emphasis. The distillation itself takes place on pot stills, and Jim Massey is listed as Master Distiller, indicating internal professional management of the production process. There are no details about mashing, fermentation times, number of stills, or exact distillation routines on the pages shown, but the company's presentation emphasizes local sourcing and small-batch principles as production principles.
Whiskies
Whiskies
The site presents Fugitives as a producer of Tennessee Whiskey, made in small batches on a pot still with locally grown organic and heirloom grains. There is an online shop for buying bottles and merchandise, but there are no detailed product descriptions or separate product lines listed on the pages shown. Overall, the range appears focused on Tennessee Whiskey with an emphasis on craftsmanship and local ingredients rather than a large selection of standardized releases.
Visiting the distillery
Visiting the distillery
The site shows the option to buy bottles and merchandise online via the shop, as well as a contact address (info@fugitivesspirits.com) for inquiries. There are no details about a physical visitor center, guided tours, or tasting bookings on the pages shown.
Philosophy and craftsmanship
Philosophy and craftsmanship
Fugitives highlights the use of locally grown, sustainably raised organic and heirloom grains and signals a desire to support Tennessee farmers. The production is described as small-batch on a pot still, indicating a craft-oriented approach and prioritization of raw material quality and local sourcing.
Sustainability
Sustainability
Focus on sustainably raised organic and heirloom grains.