Far Better Distillery sits in Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood at 330 Harrison Street, founded by husband-and-wife team Chris and Katie Radomski in 2020. Chris brings a background in finance and homebrewing, while Katie’s hospitality experience shaped their visitor-focused approach. They opened during the pandemic with a clear mission: make better spirits than what they were drinking, hence the straightforward name. The 3,000-square-foot facility houses a custom copper still from Vendome Copper & Brass Works and focuses exclusively on American whiskey production. What started as a weekend hobby brewing beer evolved into serious whiskey making when Chris became obsessed with the science of distillation. After years of research, recipe development, and navigating Tennessee’s regulatory landscape, they launched with bourbon and rye whiskey as their core offerings. The couple invested their savings and took on partners to fund the operation, betting that Nashville’s booming food and drink scene had room for another quality distillery. Their approach centers on transparency—they’re upfront about their processes, their sourcing, and even their mistakes along the way. The distillery reflects this honesty with an industrial-chic tasting room that doesn’t try to fake decades of history it doesn’t have. Instead, you’ll find clean lines, exposed brick, and a direct view into production. They’re aging their own distillate now, but like most new operations, they started with sourced whiskey while their barrels matured. The experience feels more like visiting a friend’s really impressive garage project than a corporate tour.