LaHood & Company Distillery sits on East Railroad Street in Montezuma, Georgia, a small town about 30 miles southeast of Macon. Founded by the LaHood family, this craft distillery brings small-batch spirit production to rural middle Georgia. They focus on traditional American spirits with a Southern twist, operating out of a converted building that gives visitors an intimate look at craft distilling in action. The operation reflects the kind of family-driven entrepreneurship that’s become the backbone of Georgia’s growing craft spirits scene, where personal attention and local character matter more than massive production numbers. You’ll find spirits that capture the agricultural heritage of this farming community, where corn and other grains grow within miles of where they’re distilled. The LaHood team has built something that feels authentically connected to its place, rather than a generic craft distillery that could exist anywhere. Their approach emphasizes quality over quantity, with careful attention to each batch and a willingness to let their spirits develop the character that comes from patient, hands-on distilling.