Left to right: Sidney Lance, Kelcie Beausir and Kaitlynn Whittaker.
GHOST COAST DISTILLERY
There is nothing like a tour of a local distillery. Wen McNally, photographer
Goddess, and I had just that opportunity, courtesy of one of our favorite new
places, Ghost Coast Distillery. How, you ask, does one get that opportunity to
tour a distillery? Well, you meet the coolest sales rep in town, Sidney Lance,
and before you know it, you’re drinking shots like a pro and learning the
difference between a three year old bourbon and a five year old bourbon and
loving every minute of it!
Located at 641 Indian Street (just past the Fahm Street Post Office off Bay
Street in Savannah), Ghost Coast is exactly what you imagine a distillery
should be and look like in Savannah. Big cavernous rooms with aging barrels
and huge old fashioned/brand new technology fermentation tanks. There is
also a huge tasting room and a gift shop that all flows together into a perfect
idea of what a distillery should be.
Here’s a brief history of Ghost Coast and its founders:
Ghost Coast Distillery embraces Savannah’s spirited and storied history — one
of indulgence, light-hearted mischief, and jubilation. We honored The Spirit
of Savannah by opening Ghost Coast Distillery, Savannah’s first distillery
since just before prohibition, in March of 2017. At Ghost Coast Distillery, we
strive to make the finest in craft spirits, while embracing and celebrating
Savannah’s unique past and vibrant future. You can visit Ghost Coast
Distillery to tour the production area (tours are free and available Tues-Sun),
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By Alaina Loughridge & Ghost Coast Distillery - Photos by Wen McNally
Ken Klehm