The history of moonshine has been going strong in these mountains of Western North Carolina for generations—long before it was trendy, it was tradition. Around here, that legacy still runs deep. You can taste it in the recipe, the craft--with a little twist of rebel. We’re proud to carry the torch as a new generation of moonshiners!
The Old Federal Distillery Building
Moonshine Bust
Shine Falls
Come check out our Transylvania County moonshine history photos inside the distillery. Pictures are provided courtesy of the Rowell Bosse Room at the Transylvania County Library.
Cedar Mountain Moonshine Distillery is nestled at the top of Scenic Highway 276, just 10 miles outside of Brevard and a stone's throw to the South Carolina state line, boasting the best tasting, small-batch moonshine in Transylvania County!
Home to North Carolina’s boldest pour, BuckFiddy isn’t here to play nice—it’s here to play strong. Clocking in at a daring 150 proof, it’s the highest-proof moonshine sold in the state…and somehow still smooth enough to keep you coming back for more!
Following up in our Shine List, are our fan-favorite ALL NATURAL infusions: LemonHello, SunShine, HoneyMoon, TeeTime, and Rise N’Shine—our espresso powered collab with CDRMTN Coffee Bar that’ll perk up your day!
Don’t miss tasting the newest troublemaker on the block:Shine-A-Rita. Yeah, Rita's are the fun ones! Shine-A-Rita-- made with a lemon, lime and orange peel infusion--is not made just to be enjoyed with tacos on a beach. Backporch, tailgate, mountain overlook—if there’s sunshine and good vibes-- you’re doing it right!
MOONSHINE SLUSHIES are here! If the sign’s on, consider it your cue. Flavors rotate weekly during the summer, so stalk—uh, follow—our social stories to see what’s pouring. Your new favorite might just be waiting.
Hand-Crafted Moonshine Inside and Out!
Our handcrafted infusions start with the real deal—fresh fruit peels, steeped slow and steady to bring out bold flavor and color that practically glows with goodness. No shortcuts, no artificial flavors—just shine done right. Our labels: Just as spirited as what’s inside. Every bottle is wrapped in artwork called ShineArt--art made with alcohol ink and our own high-proof moonshine— we don’t just make it, and enjoy it…we paint with it.
Come check out the newest ShineArt mural inside the distillery, painted by our in-house artists with a gallon of shine and alcohol ink! There's nothing like it anywhere in the world!
In September 2024, we acquired CDRMTN Coffee Bar! This addition helped us keep the RISE & SHINE concept going strong! Follow @CDRMTNcoffeebar for hours and specials! They're always open during our Music + Moonshine Summer Music Series too!
