High Wire Distilling

High Wire Distilling is a distillery in Charleston, SC, specializing in craft spirits that highlight forgotten grains and historic Southern flavors. The distillery produces all of its whiskeys, gins, brandies, and vodkas on-site in downtown Charleston, from milling and mashing to distillation and barrel aging. Its flagship offering, Jimmy Red Straight Bourbon Whiskey, is made from 100% Jimmy Red corn, a heritage grain grown on James Island. Other notable spirits include Revival Rye, Hat Trick Gin, Southern Amaro, and a range of cask-finished expressions. The distillery serves customers through its on-site tasting room and online collection, drawing on a deep connection to SC’s Lowcountry agriculture and regenerative farming practices. With a 4.60 rating and 149 reviews, it maintains a solid reputation among its customers.

Founded in 2013 by Scott Blackwell and Ann Marshall, High Wire Distilling was born from a passion for rediscovering lost grains and reviving traditional flavors. The distillery emphasizes a hands-on, farm-to-bottle approach, sourcing heritage grains from SC family farms and producing spirits entirely in its downtown Charleston facility. The founders, rooted in farming and organic baking, treat distilling as both an agricultural act and a culinary exploration. Their mission centers on celebrating farmers, preserving rural land, and enhancing flavor through practices like no-till farming and seed conservation. The distillery’s story is one of revival, of a seed, a flavor, and a regional heritage.

Located on Huger Street in downtown Charleston, High Wire Distilling sits just a short walk from King Street and is within a quarter mile of Sacred Heart School, James Simons Elementary School, and Newmarket Creek. It is also situated a brief distance from the Septima Clark Expressway and Charleston Fire Department Station 8, placing it in a vibrant, accessible urban corridor.

The distillery has built an established track record supported by a large base of customer reviews and a consistent reputation for quality and authenticity. Its standing reflects a deep commitment to craftsmanship, regional storytelling, and sustainable practices that resonate with both local and visiting enthusiasts.

High Wire Distilling stands as a distinctive voice in Charleston’s craft spirits scene, where history, agriculture, and bold flavor converge in every bottle.

Services:

• Aromatic Production
• Gin Production
• Spirit Aging
• Vodka Production
• Whiskey Production