Southern Grace Distilleries sits on Dutch Road in Mt Pleasant, North Carolina, operating as both a craft distillery and an unusual attraction they call the ‘Whiskey Prison.’ Founded by Jason and Jennifer Bowen, this operation combines traditional bourbon making with a quirky prison-themed experience that sets it apart from typical distillery visits. The facility produces small-batch bourbon, moonshine, and other spirits while offering visitors a chance to experience their unique brand of Southern hospitality with a twist. The Bowens didn’t start out in the spirits business. Jason came from a law enforcement background, which partly inspired the prison theme that runs throughout the distillery experience. They opened their doors with the goal of creating something that would stand out in North Carolina’s growing craft distillery scene. The ‘Whiskey Prison’ concept isn’t just marketing – it’s woven into the visitor experience, from the theming to the way tours are conducted. Visitors get more than just a standard distillery tour here. You’re walking into a place that takes its prison theme seriously while still focusing on quality spirit production. The atmosphere is part speakeasy, part county jail, and entirely Southern. They’ve managed to create something that feels authentic to their vision while still delivering on the craft spirits experience that draws people to small distilleries.