Lazy Guy Distillery

My brother and I visited the distillery on a warm August Saturday. It truly is a small operation consisting of a house that serves as the tasting room and gift shop with the still in a barn out back but don’t let that fool you – the owner (Mark) knows his stuff. We started where the tour usually ends (the tasting room), but Mark was kind enough to let us jump in and with a couple who had just finished the tour. My brother and I both liked the sample of The General (sadly they had just run out of their Sidetrack Bourbon). I tried the Kennesaw Lightning as well and it was very good.
We learned on the tour that the whiskeys are made from corn grown and ground right here in Georgia. Mark walked us through the process of making the whiskey and all of the equipment used in the process. My brother and I asked him several questions and he kindly answered each in detail. I can say that I am very excited to see someone produce whiskey this close to home and wish him the best of luck.
Lazy Guy Distillery has regular tour hours every Saturday from 12p-​6p and they occasionally host special tours. Tours are free with sampling (tips are appreciated) and you can buy some liquor to take home as well. Parking wasn’t a problem when we went, but it could get tight with a large group (think 15+). If you are on the fence about visiting one of the few (legal) distilleries in Georgia – just do it.

Lazy Guy does not yet have standard tour times but they do periodically host open house tours/​tastings, one of which I was fortunate enough to attend last Saturday. The owner was very nice and informative, and we were able to taste several of their current products. They have a variety of whiskeys with some very intriguing flavors that I can’t wait to test-​drive in a full cocktail. The Side Track Bourbon was my personal favorite, and they also have a 151-​proof corn whiskey if you’re feeling adventurous. I also loved the ambiance of their tasting room with the beautiful copper-​topped, old-​timey bar that you can belly right on up to.
Sadly, the distillery isn’t able to sell to you directly (because Georgia liquor laws suck) but they are happy to steer you to the restaurants and stores that currently carry their products. You can also visit their website for a list of places, plus news on upcoming events and tastings.