Carolina Moon Distillery sits on the historic Courthouse Square in Edgefield, South Carolina, bringing craft spirits production to this small town that’s better known for its pottery heritage. The distillery occupies a spot in the heart of Edgefield’s downtown area, where the square has been the center of community life for generations. They focus on producing moonshine and bourbon using traditional methods that honor the region’s long history with distilling. Edgefield County has deep roots in whiskey production dating back to the 1800s, and Carolina Moon taps into that legacy while operating as a modern craft distillery. The operation represents the return of legal distilling to an area where moonshine production once thrived in the hills and hollows surrounding town. The distillery emphasizes small-batch production and sources ingredients locally when possible. Visitors can experience both the product and the place, with the downtown location making it easy to combine a distillery visit with exploring Edgefield’s antique shops and historic sites. The setting feels authentically Southern small-town, where you’re more likely to chat with locals than navigate crowds of tourists. It’s the kind of place where the pace slows down and conversations tend to last longer than planned.