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About

Leiper’s Fork Distillery sits on 27 scenic acres just outside the historic village of Leiper’s Fork. At the heart of the property stands a beautifully preserved 200-year-old log cabin, which today welcomes guests as our tasting room and gift shop. It is a place where visitors can experience our spirits while surrounded by the character and charm of Tennessee’s past.

Just beyond the cabin is our Stillhouse, home to the working heart of the distillery. Constructed by Brown and Kennedy Construction using traditional mortise and tenon timber framing, the building reflects the craftsmanship and heritage that guide everything we do. Inside stands our 500-gallon Scottish style swan neck potbellied copper still, where we produce our whiskey using traditional methods.

At Leiper’s Fork Distillery, we are committed to making whiskey the old-fashioned way, using local grains and ingredients and distilling entirely in pot stills. Our process is guided by time honored techniques that prioritize flavor, patience, and authenticity. Every bottle reflects the spirit of the land and the rich distilling heritage of Tennessee.

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An Immersive Experience

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    Tours

    Tour the stillhouse with one of our guides and taste our whiskeys in our 200 yr old tasting room.

  • A frosted cocktail with a lemon wedge garnish and a black straw on a bar counter, with bottles of alcohol and a potted plant in the background.

    Cocktails

    Signature creations and reimagined classics

  • A bottle of Leiper's Fork Tennessee Whiskey with five glasses of whiskey surrounding it, placed on a wooden barrel in a rustic wooden structure.

    Retail Shop

    The largest retail shop across our locations, where you can find your favorite LFD Bottles and merchandise

  • A musical performance on stage with two female performers, one singing into a microphone and the other playing an acoustic guitar, in a dimly lit venue with a chandelier overhead and an audience seated in front.

    Live Music

    Friday – Sunday, March through October

  • A wooden barrel table with two cigars, one lit and placed on an ashtray, and a glass of amber-colored liquor. The cigars have labels from the 'Leopold's' distillery.

    Cigar Nights

    Hosted the last Friday of every month from March to October

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Tours & Tastings

All tours are led by members of our experienced Leiper’s Fork Distilling Team and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of small-batch whiskey making. Guests will follow the process from grain to glass, beginning with a visit to our still house where you’ll learn about our traditional distillation methods and commitment to quality.

The experience concludes with a guided tasting of our spirits in our historic 200-year-old tasting room, where you’ll sample a selection of our handcrafted whiskeys and learn more about the character and story behind each expression.

Each tour accommodates up to 24 guests. Larger group tours may be available upon request. Please contact April Boehler at the Distillery 615-465-6456 or email at april_boehler@leipersforkdistillery.com in order to schedule, and allow up to 3 business days for review and response to your request.

Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to allow for check-in.

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Visit US at Leiper’s Fork Distillery

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Location: 

3381 Southall Rd.
Franklin, TN 37064

Hours of Operation: 

Monday & Tuesday: Closed 

Wednesday & Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Tours start at the top of every hour and take approximately 1 hour to complete. We recommend scheduling at least 1.5 hours for your visit.

  • Children ages 12 and older may participate in tours. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, any guest who is disruptive may be asked to leave.

  • Under Tennessee law, we may only serve spirits produced by Leiper’s Fork Distillery. Outside alcohol is not permitted. Any outside alcohol brought onsite will need to be put away in a vehicle or disposed of. Thank you for understanding.

  • At this time, we cannot legally ship spirits directly to the consumer, however there are other ways to get bottles back home: 

    • Distilled spirits under 140 proof (70% abv) may be packed in your checked baggage. 

    • Our whiskey is available through a variety of online platforms for shipping within the US and the UK. Those sites include Seelbachs.com and leipersforkdistillery.com in the US and bbr.com in the UK.  

    • Our whiskies are available at several locations throughout Nashville International Airport. We recommend the Whiskey Trailhead, conveniently located near security on Concourse C.

  • All three of our locations can accommodate larger groups. Please complete our event / large group request form here.

  • We offer snacks for purchase in our gift shop and at our Bar. On weekends, during season, we have food truck partners on site. Check our Instagram for this weeks food providers.

  • Leiper’s Fork Distillery: Our Visitor Center and Gift Shop are ADA accessible. The LFD Tour is ADA accessible.  

  • Leiper’s Fork Distillery: Yes! We are dog friendly. Please keep your furry friends leashed and in the open outdoor areas. For safety and space reasons, pets are not allowed in our gift shop, tasting room, porches, or stillhouse. Please be prepared to clean up after your dog.

  • Leiper’s Fork Distillery: There are areas for parking RVs, large vehicles, and campers on the grounds.

  • Absolutely! Stop by our cocktail bar to purchase a self-guided flight with no reservations needed. You’re also welcome to visit our gift shop at any time during our normal business hours.

  • You are visiting a working distillery so please wear sturdy closed-toed shoes or boots and sensible clothing – no flip-flops please! 

    Please bring a valid state-issued photo ID. Those without ID or with expired ID will not be served alcohol.

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