Weldon Mills Distillery operates out of a restored historic mill building at 100 Rockfish Drive in Weldon, North Carolina, right along the Roanoke River. The distillery opened in 2018 as part of an ambitious restoration project that brought new life to this former textile mill that had sat vacant for decades. The stone and brick building dates back to the early 1900s when it powered local industry along the river, and now it houses modern distilling equipment alongside original architectural features like exposed beams and industrial windows. They produce small-batch bourbon, rye whiskey, and seasonal spirits using traditional methods combined with contemporary techniques. The operation focuses on locally-sourced grains when possible and ages their spirits in charred oak barrels stored in the building’s naturally temperature-controlled lower levels. What started as a vision to revitalize both the historic building and Weldon’s downtown area has become a destination that draws visitors from across the Carolina region. The distillery’s location right on the river provides a scenic backdrop, and the restored mill setting gives tours an authentic industrial heritage feel that’s hard to find at newer facilities.