Hatfield Family Distillery
Brief Overview of the Distillery
Hatfield Family Distillery is located on the family's property near Charleston, West Virginia, and combines production of moonshine and whiskey with a farm-based winery. The distillery's identity rests on more than 150 years of recipes, which today are produced by Mark Hatfield. The farm also houses Sweeter Side of the Feud Winery, where its own grapes and fruits are used to produce sweet and semi-sweet wines.
History
Hatfield family's craftsmanship in spirits production spans generations. The recipes have been kept within the family and were made available to the public in 2014 by Mark Hatfield, who brought the family's moonshine and whiskey from secrecy to a commercial product. On the same property, a former 12-stall building has been converted into Sweeter Side of the Feud Winery, and the farm with its over 300 acres and an approximately 8-acre lake forms the setting for both wine and spirits production.
Raw Materials and Production
Production centers on Hatfield family's original recipes, which are used for moonshine and whiskey. The craft is family-run and described as small-scale rather than industrial. For the wines, 12 grape varieties are grown and most of the fruit on the farm, and the wines are produced with 100% real fruit and grapes. The text contains no technical details about malting, fermentation, the type of distillation, the number of stills, or distillation timings.
Aging and Barrel Types
There are no details about specific barrel types or aging conditions on the site. Communications from the distillery, however, mention an 8-year-old bourbon, which demonstrates that there is at least one aged whiskey in the lineup.
Whiskies
The range includes Moonshine, a number of whiskey products and an 8-year-old bourbon, as well as wines from Sweeter Side of the Feud Winery. The products are marketed and sold primarily from the farm shop, and merchandise is included as part of the offering.
| Whisky | Type / Series | Age | Flavor Profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Moonshine | Moonshine | Moonshine distilled according to the original Hatfield family recipes and highlighted as a central product category. | Current; Core range; Sold from the farm shop | |
| Hatfield Family Whiskey | Whiskey | A whiskey series presented as an expression of the family's heritage and the inherited recipes. | Current; Core range; Sold from the farm shop | |
| Hatfield Bourbon (8 Year) | Bourbon | 8 years | An 8-year-old bourbon mentioned in sales posts and gift sets on the distillery's communications channels. | Current; For sale from the distillery |
Visit the Distillery
The distillery and winery are open seven days a week from 11:00 to 6:00 PM. Visitors can purchase spirits, wine and merchandise in the farm shop. Inquiries can be made by phone or the contact form on the website, and the distillery's social media is used to announce news and new items.
The stated opening times are 7 Days a Week: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Philosophy and Craft
The distillery's practice is based on preserving and using the original Hatfield family recipes. Production is family-run, and the winery uses its own grapes and fruits as part of its identity.