South Carolina Craft Distillers Guild

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đŸ„ƒA nonprofit trade association focused on the promotion, regulatory & legislative needs of SC distillers.
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7:00 PM shouldn’t be “closing time” in a tourism state.Let distilleries stay open when visitors are actually visiting.It...
03/04/2026

7:00 PM shouldn’t be “closing time” in a tourism state.
Let distilleries stay open when visitors are actually visiting.
It’s time to fix this outdated law.

03/02/2026

Most South Carolina tourists don’t start exploring until the afternoon. After checking into hotels, finishing beach days, or wrapping up meetings, the majority of visitors arrive between 5–7 PM. But under current law, distillery tours and tastings must end by 7 PM — long before the evening truly begins.
This means travelers who want an authentic, educational, farm‑to‑bottle experience often arrive to locked doors — not by choice, but by state mandate. For micro‑distilleries, this cuts directly into tourism revenue, bottle sales, and visitor engagement.
Extending tasting hours just to 9 PM would match travel behavior, increase tourism impact, and support small, locally owned businesses. It’s a simple fix with meaningful results.
South Carolina tourism doesn’t shut down at 7 PM.
Our distillery experience shouldn’t either.

Tourists can explore our beaches, parks, downtowns, and attractions all weekend long — but if they stop by a distillery ...
02/28/2026

Tourists can explore our beaches, parks, downtowns, and attractions all weekend long — but if they stop by a distillery on a Sunday?
They’ll meet the one roadblock in this state:
our outdated distillery laws that is the freedom to buy a bottle of a SC distilled spirit on Sunday.

Your vacation lasts all week.
Your distillery access shouldn’t end on Saturday.
It’s time to fix the law that holds us back.

Sundays should be one of the busiest days for South Carolina distilleries — with tourists arriving, road‑trippers headin...
02/27/2026

Sundays should be one of the busiest days for South Carolina distilleries — with tourists arriving, road‑trippers heading home, and weekend travelers exploring local flavors.
Instead, tasting rooms sit quiet. Not because visitors aren’t coming, but because state law prohibits distilleries from selling bottles on Sundays — making South Carolina 1 of only 6 states still enforcing this outdated restriction.

For small distilleries, that means losing 20–25% of potential weekend revenue, turning away eager tourists, and closing the doors during peak demand.

South Carolina tourism thrives seven days a week.
Our distillery laws still don’t.

It’s time to fix the law that holds us back.

South Carolina distilleries operate under laws written for a different era — and tourism, small business, and agricultur...
02/26/2026

South Carolina distilleries operate under laws written for a different era — and tourism, small business, and agriculture all pay the price.

South Carolina is 1 of just 6 states that still prohibit distilleries from selling bottles on Sundays — even though breweries and wineries can operate 7 days a week. Meanwhile, distillers are limited to selling only their own spirits, capped at six bottles per person, and are required to shut their doors precisely when weekend tourism is at its peak.
For small distilleries — 90% of which are micro-distillers — these restrictions are not minor inconveniences. They result in 20–25% lost revenue, prevent visitors from taking home a bottle, and force distilleries to turn away customers who traveled specifically for the experience. These outdated rules suppress tourism, stunt job creation, and limit how much local agriculture distilleries can purchase.

South Carolina’s tourism economy works seven days a week.
Our distillery laws do not.

It’s time to modernize the rules and support the small businesses, farmers, and communities that depend on fair, updated access.

Distilleries aren’t bars — they’re South Carolina destinations.Visitors come to our distilleries for the experience: the...
02/13/2026

Distilleries aren’t bars — they’re South Carolina destinations.

Visitors come to our distilleries for the experience: the tours, the stories, the agriculture behind every bottle, and the chance to take home a piece of South Carolina craftsmanship. With 90% of distillery visitors coming from out of state, these stops have become essential additions to weekend getaways, road trips, and Lowcountry vacations.

But when outdated laws restrict hours, tastings, and Sunday bottle sales, visitors can’t fully enjoy the destinations they traveled here to see — and South Carolina loses out on valuable tourism revenue in a $29 billion tourism economy.

If distilleries are treated like true destinations, our entire tourism ecosystem wins.
It’s time for our laws to reflect what travelers already know:
South Carolina distilleries are worth the trip.

02/12/2026

For many visitors, distilleries are a highlight of their South Carolina trip — especially on weekends.

Tourists plan their itineraries around travel days, often arriving or departing on Sundays or later in the evening. But when they reach a distillery, many are surprised to learn they can’t purchase bottles on Sundays or stay for tours and tastings after early evening hours.

These restrictions don’t reflect how tourism works today — and they limit the educational experiences distilleries are designed to offer. When visitors can’t fully engage, South Carolina loses valuable tourism revenue and misses an opportunity to showcase its craft, agriculture, and hospitality.

Modernizing distillery laws means meeting visitors where they are — and ensuring tourism works for small businesses and the communities they support.

Tourism is one of South Carolina’s most powerful economic engines — and craft distilleries play a growing role in that s...
02/11/2026

Tourism is one of South Carolina’s most powerful economic engines — and craft distilleries play a growing role in that success.

South Carolina’s tourism industry generates $29 billion annually, supports 1 in 10 jobs statewide, and contributes $1.8 billion in tax revenue. Within that ecosystem, distilleries have become must‑visit destinations for travelers seeking authentic, locally made experiences. In fact, 90% of distillery visitors are tourists, not locals.

Visitors come to distilleries to learn how spirits are made, to connect with local agriculture, and to take home a bottle that represents their South Carolina experience. But outdated laws — including restricted operating hours and bans on Sunday bottle sales — limit access for the very visitors driving tourism demand.

When distillery laws don’t align with modern travel patterns, South Carolina leaves tourism dollars on the table. Supporting craft distillers means strengthening tourism, education, and economic impact across the state.

We’re excited to welcome Drew Hannush, host of the Whiskey Lore Podcast and best selling author, as our event speaker fo...
02/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Drew Hannush, host of the Whiskey Lore Podcast and best selling author, as our event speaker for the 2026 SC Craft Distillers Guild Membership Meeting and Tradeshow! đŸ„ƒ
Get ready for great stories, deep whiskey knowledge, and plenty of inspiration—made possible thanks to our sponsor Tricorbraun Spirits.

02/05/2026

South Carolina’s distilleries don’t run on machines alone — they run on people.

At one North Charleston based distillery, Beyond Distilling, that belief is at the core of how the business operates. Beyond Distilling was founded with a mission to create meaningful, inclusive employment for adults with disabilities, building a distillery where everyone can contribute, learn skilled work, and take pride in what they create. These employees work across production, bottling, labeling, and day‑to‑day distillery operations.

This is what a “day in the life” looks like at a SC distillery: real jobs, real responsibility, and real opportunity. And small businesses like Beyond Distilling show how deeply these operations are woven into their communities.

When outdated laws limit distillery operating hours and sales opportunities, the consequences affect the ability of small businesses like Beyond Distilling to grow, to hire, and to continue investing in innovative employment models that put people first.

Updating South Carolina’s distillery laws means protecting local jobs— and supporting employers who are redefining what inclusive small business can look like.

Behind every bottle made in South Carolina is a small team doing hands‑on work—from milling and fermentation to bottling...
02/04/2026

Behind every bottle made in South Carolina is a small team doing hands‑on work—from milling and fermentation to bottling, labeling, and welcoming visitors.
Most SC distilleries employ just a handful of people, with owners often working alongside staff every day. These are true small businesses: locally owned, locally staffed, and deeply connected to their communities.

When outdated restrictions limit operating hours and sales opportunities, it directly impacts the people behind the scenes—making it harder for small teams to grow, hire, and invest locally. Supporting fair, modern distillery laws means supporting the small businesses and workers who keep this industry running.

It's almost time! đŸ„ƒThe SC Craft Distillers Guild Membership Meeting & Tradeshow is coming up Wednesday, February 18, 202...
02/04/2026

It's almost time! đŸ„ƒ
The SC Craft Distillers Guild Membership Meeting & Tradeshow is coming up Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Join fellow distillers and industry partners for a day of connection, insights, and the latest from the SC craft spirits community.

👏 A big thank you to our sponsors, Tricorbraun Spirits and WV Great Barrel Company, for their support.

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Columbia, SC
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