Seven Ten Distillery sits on East Davis Street in Burlington, North Carolina, marking its territory as one of the Triad region’s craft distilling operations. Founded by Robert and Lisa Hough, this small-batch operation opened its doors with a focus on producing handcrafted spirits using traditional methods combined with modern equipment. The distillery occupies a converted industrial space that they’ve transformed into a working production facility with tasting room. You’ll find them producing bourbon, rye whiskey, and vodka, with their bourbon being their primary focus and claim to fame in the North Carolina spirits scene. The Houghs didn’t stumble into distilling by accident. Robert’s background in engineering and Lisa’s business acumen created the foundation for what would become their distilling venture. They spent considerable time researching recipes and perfecting their craft before opening to the public. The operation runs on a smaller scale, which means they can pay attention to details that larger distilleries might miss. Their approach centers on quality control at every step, from grain selection through the distillation process to aging. Visitors get a genuine behind-the-scenes look at craft distilling in action. The space feels authentic rather than polished for tourism, which gives you a real sense of the work that goes into each bottle. The tasting room showcases their products while offering views into the production area. It’s the kind of place where you can actually talk to the people making your spirits, not just reading about them on marketing materials.