Twin Creeks Distillery sits on Franklin Street in Rocky Mount, Virginia, where husband-and-wife team David and Denise Mish transformed their passion for craft spirits into Franklin County’s newest addition to the moonshine trail. David, who spent years in the Navy before moving into engineering, partnered with Denise to open the distillery in 2016, focusing on traditional Virginia spirits with a modern twist. The operation runs out of a converted commercial space that they’ve outfitted with custom copper stills and aging equipment, creating everything from traditional moonshine to aged whiskeys and flavored spirits. The Mishes didn’t stumble into distilling by accident. David’s engineering background proved invaluable when designing their distillation setup, while Denise handles much of the business operations and customer experience. They’ve built relationships with local farmers for their grain sourcing and take pride in being part of Franklin County’s storied moonshine heritage while operating completely above board. The couple wanted to create something that honored the area’s distilling tradition while producing spirits that could compete with anything coming out of Kentucky or Tennessee. Visitors find a no-nonsense operation where you can actually talk to the people making your spirits. The space feels more like a working distillery than a polished tourist destination, which means you get to see the real process and hear stories about everything from recipe development to the challenges of getting permits in Virginia. David often leads tours himself, explaining the technical aspects of distillation while sharing stories about their journey from concept to bottles on the shelf.