From “dry” history to world-class gin! Sip award-winning Cardinal Gin in Kings Mountain, where heritage meets high-proof botanical magic.
Kings Mountain, NC
April, 2026
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Southern Artisan Spirits calls Kings Mountain, North Carolina, home — a town with a spirited history. In fact, Kings Mountain was the first community in the United States to vote itself legally dry back in October 1874. Ironically, by the late 19th century, the surrounding county was home to a thriving community of distilleries. Today, Southern Artisan Spirits proudly continues that legacy as the state’s third legal distillery.
The Southern Artisan Spirits family, including brothers Alex and Charlie Mauney, is committed to reviving the lost art of craft distillation. Every batch is created with patience, precision, and passion — using only the freshest, organic ingredients to produce spirits that are as refined as they are flavorful.
Small-batch distilleries like Southern Artisan Spirits put North Carolina botanicals in front and center. This award-winning micro-distillery in Kings Mountain is turning heads for its craft gin, particularly the famed “Cardinal Gin,” whose distillation process honors traditions while infusing a distinct sense of place into every bottle. It’s the kind of experience that transforms a drink into a story (and maybe a souvenir or two…or five.)
This distillery, rooted in tradition and driven by the desire to craft something worth sharing — one bottle at a time. Whether you’re sipping at the bar, taking a bottle home, or just visiting for the experience, you will enjoy your visit to Southern Artisan Spirits.
Southern Artisan Spirits is located at 1033 York Rd, in Kings Mountain. For more information, visit
southernartisanspirits.com.
