Twelve 33 Distiller is a gem, a delight, a treat and worth visiting. My wife and I did the VIP…read moretour and it was amazing - very well led by SAM who spoke well on how they make their spirits as he showed us around, helping us pick spirits for our sampling and leading us through the equipment then to the "secret" Speakeasy. We loved our time at Twelve 33, enjoying our visit with SAM and KEVIN, the food, the spirits and the general feeling of joy persistent throughout the facility. Highly recommend you work in time to visit! TOUR $29 per person gets you a very personalized tour with an employee - in our case, that employee was SAM TICE who we learned is the Assistant Distiller and Operations Manager so he definitely knows his stuff! On the tour, you start by picking your spirits that will be on your tasting flight. Yeah, it seems weird to pick them up front but then while you're on the tour in the back, their staff is pouring all your spirits so they are ready for you when you're done - very efficient! And don't worry, your guide will assist you in selecting spirits and there's a very descriptive menu to help you out as well. SPIRITS The spirits I tried were excellent and my wife enjoyed hers as well, starting with their Intemperance Vodka that both of us got and fell in love with. And that's saying something! We are both Belvedere fans as our number one vodka of choice, and it's a Rye vodka so normally we're not in on the corn/wheat types but this vodka was smooth, delightful and fun enough that we purchased 2 bottles on our way out. Beyond that, our tastes went different directions as I loaded up on whiskeys and my wife went the tequila and cream liquor route. My favorite was the Triple Oaked whisky which I also procured a bottle of as we exited SPEAKEASY Such a fun surprise - at the end of the tour, you open their speakeasy by uttering the password, and step back into time with early 1900's decor and music, plus your tasting flight waiting with water and pretzels for you to enjoy. They give you time to taste and also select a cocktail (included in the tour) from their menu which they bring to you to imbibe in this fun room! FOOD We only tried one item from their Small Bites menu - a flatbread - but it was awesome. Very interesting flatbread as it was smaller than I think we expected but the ingredients were perfectly balanced and appropriately sized - we had the BBQ Chicken pizza with BBQ sauce, roasted chicken, purple onion and 3 cheese blend. It was cute and the perfect amount of food for a snack before we moved on to dinner closer to our hotel. STAFF Besides SAM who gave us the tour, we met KEVIN OSBORN, the founder/owner/head distiller who swung by to say hello and chat for a moment. He was very nice and it was great of him to drop by. We had servers and other staff that were equally friendly and welcoming - a warm, enthusiastic group of people that all seem to truly love working at Twelve 33 Distillery, and it made our visit even better

Founded in 2017, the Twelve 33 Distillery (named after the month when prohibition ended) was the…read morefirst distillery to open in Horry County (both Myrtle Beach and Little River are located in it). It has a wide variety of different spirits, and has a strongly recommended tasting tour. My wife and I took advantage of our free time near Myrtle Beach during a hotel change-over, making (and paying for) the reservation on-line. Both of us really loved it, and really appreciated how the uncrowded time let us slowly enjoy every part of the tour, especially the tasting(s) at the end. The tour costs $29 per person, paid at the time of reservation. The distillery's bar opened at the same time as our tour (around 1 pm). It is located in a newer strip mall, right off of highway 17, with a dunkin donuts is in the same building. There was plenty of free outdoor parking in front. It's a beautiful space inside, with plenty of open seating and high unfinished ceilings. We were the only two on the tour, and Eric was our guide. We started by writing the 6 chosen spirits for the later tasting. My wife chose - Intemperance vodka - Carolina Peach Vodka - Crusader Spiced Rum - Tipsy Joe Coffee Cream Liqueur - two others while I chose - Blueberry Vodka - Arethusa Single Barrel Rum - Big Six Double Oak Bourbon - Big Six Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey - Traigh Mhor American Single Malt Whiskey - Rocco Loco American Agave We then went on our tour, in the industrial area of the building. The actual space where the magic happens doesn't require much walking to see all of it. So it depends a lot on the tour guide to keep the spirit going: to entertain and hopefully do a little (in our case a lot) of education. Eric was great at all of it, and we even got to meet the owner (Kevin), who was working the floor. I had done a little studying for a previous distillery review, so what Eric taught us confirmed a lot. Two things of note were the two large vessels , nicknamed 'Bonnie' for the mash tun (where the grains are cooked) and 'Clyde' for the copper still. We then moved to the custom-built hidden speakeasy, where a secret password needed to be whispered to the lion head guarding the room (the secret word is related to Prohibition, like a lot of things here). Once we entered, our flights were ready and included 3 cream liquors as well. Eric then switched over to become our bartender/waiter, bringing water and pretzels, and offering suggestion and answers. He made it clear that we could take our time. Once we were done with the samples, we got to choose a full size cocktail (normally $13). We got a 'Never Trust a Ginger' (peach vodka, OJ, simple syrup, lime, basil, and ginger beer) and 'Eddie the Swinia' (bourbon, agave, lemon juice, cherry bitters). Both were excellent, eminently drinkable. We were having a really good time, admiring the atmosphere of the speakeasy. After we finished our drinks, we ordered 3 of the popular spirits to bring back home: Doc Scoflaw ($69.95), Carolina Peach Vodka ($29.95), and Big Six Double Oak ($59.95). Ten percent was taken off because we took the tour. The tax here was 8% (definitely a lot more palatable then the 21% charged in some places). We stayed a little bit longer to admire the room, and then left...remarking how nice everyone was, and hoping that future spirit tours would be as gratifying as this one.

We love the Cranberry infused vodka. I pick a few bottles up for my brother in FL each year. It's a…read morefan favorite.

We stopped by here to get a drink for my daughter and son-in-law. When you walk in to the left is a…read moreplace to buy merch. There is a dining area to relax and have a drink. To the right is the bar where you can order your drinks and leave or sit at the tables. They ordered their drinks to leave and walk around Barefoot Landing. Service was quick and friendly, and they enjoyed their drinks.

Stopped in on a Sunday at Barefoot Landing. Pleasantly surprised they were open, cocktails and food…read moreonly since SC doesn't allow liquor sales on Sunday. Great service, we ordered drinks and a cheese/ meat tray. Cute little spot with charm! Highly recommend!

GWR waxhaw has been through some rough times as of recent, but Manger Brandon and bartender Marissa…read moreare really doing an awesome job. Each time we come it's getting better, more consistent and busier .. been here since opening week and I love my GWR Waxhaw !

Great drink spot. Lots of those high metal square stools along narrow wooden counter height…read morecommunity length counters. Not designed for comfort. Tried the whisky flight. Shows 4 little glasses in the photos and lists 4 things on the menu but the default option is 3 whisky's. Better clarity on the whisky flight options should be provided on the menu. Dogs were allowed inside, cool. Great place for a group. Sharing a cocktail menu pic. Bartender said these vary by season and location.

Look this place is small.. yeah maybe 8 people total can fit in here but the rum here is fantastic!…read moreThe mini flights of each different type of rum was delicious. Oh and you may say well I only like mixed drinks.... listen this place has it! I tried 3 different drinks and even now, weeks later, I drool over those cocktails! I even tried to remake them at home... but alas I lack the skills needed. Now let's get to the location, is there parking yes ample parking. Are there tables? Yes, they have 2 tops and a bar to sit at. Can you see the distillery? Absolutely! The atmosphere is really down to earth. I even had a great chat with out customers and the owner. This place is a magnificent gem in a tiny town. And yes, I bought and recommend the spiced rum! Half the bottle is gone now so I'm going to need to get more soon. (^_^)/"

It was a nice product but one of the owners was rude during our visit. It's unfortunate that we…read morewon't be back. But, the owner made it clear that we weren't welcome because we were from a northern city. A very uncomfortable treatment for a customer. Extremely unprofessional and odd behavior to say the least.

We were so pleasantly surprised on our drive home from the beach to find this hidden gem off the…read morebeaten path in Florence SC. This lovely verity offered such a homely feel from the second you stepped out the car, from the cows mooing in the grass field next to the distillery to the welcoming faces of the owners when you walk in the door. The inside is quaint & rustic with a western vibe. We tried the mini tour & flight tasting which was such a decent price for $8 for six .75oz tasting. Not only did they have such amazing variety & flavors in their different options of whiskeys, rums, & vodka, but the owner was kind enough to go above & beyond getting into the nitty gritty of each liquor & the story behind their business. They also sell grass fed beef in the distillery. We so enjoyed our time at Boxwood & would recommend it to anyone who passes through the area. Leah & Jack were so helpful during our experience!

Great Spirits, better people. Try to come on a Saturday when you can talk with the owner, Jack, and…read moreprepare for history lesson and a good time!

Tons of options to choose from when doing the tasting portion. We bought a lot bottles to go for…read morethe holidays. One hell of a distillery !

This is a fun place. We always stop now when going thru Columbia S.C. The products are excellent…read moreand priced right. We love the mint cream . Now we tried the bourbon cream and looking forward to having it with coke this summer camping. Also love it being Veteran owned seeing that my wife and I are veterans too.

While not a lot to look at, this place is a great pit stop. We happened to be passing by and…read moredecided to stop on. Venetia and her husband make all kinds of good stuff in here and there is an art studio too! They are both super talented and we all had the best conversation. They do taste tests so of course you should drop in to try before you buy. I don't know too many places like that!! Love them and their place!!

Steel Hands Vista was amazing! They had one of the coolest bartenders- Max, that I've ever met,…read moretheir IPAs were pretty good, and I absolutely loved the Christmas ambiance that they had set up. It was perfectly set up to feel warm and cozy without going over the top and feeling goofy. In addition, although I didn't eat anything personally, all the food that I saw looked really good, with the fries looking particularly immaculate. Finally, they had a great live performer, who was awesome to watch and listen to! All-in-all, I loved Steel Hands Vista, and'll definitely be back in the future!

The beer was great and the patio was an excellent spot to chill on a beautiful Saturday afternoon…read more The food was overpriced and out of the three things we got, the steak tacos were good. The chicken sliders were $13 and I didn't care for the taste. The $8 Parmesan Truffle fries used that plastic type Parmesan that you would buy at Walmart. For that price I would much prefer fresh shredded Parmesan especially since they are going with an upscale vibe in here. Overall I didn't get the vibe of this place and seemed to clash with this brewery's Cayce location's image. Will I come back to this location. Probably not. Parking is horrendous and the food is overpriced. If I want their beer, I would go to their Cayce location.