Let our customer tell you more...
"My husband and I decided to book a tasting to try all of the different options, including their original 1942 moonshine blend, their gin, their whiskey, their seasonal batches, and more! We learned so much about the history of the Sledge distillery during our tasting. From there, we enjoyed some live music, did a self-guided tour of the distillery, and finally meandered down to the repurposed rail car speakeasy to have cocktails under the trees. The folks could not have been friendlier and we could not recommended it more!" - Therese W. on TripAdvisor
#1 Tour & Activity
in Granbury |
Open Friday 12-5pm
& Saturday 2-10pm |
Live Music Every
Saturday Night |
Scenic Drive or use Shuttle from Square
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Fresh, Homemade Mexican Food
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Handcrafted Spirits
Tastings & Cocktails |
TASTING, TOURS, & EVENTS
Every Saturday, the Distillery is open for tastings and bottle sales. Check our event calendar for special events.
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PRIVATE EVENTS
Our flexible facilities can accommodate all sizes and budgets for private parties and retreats.
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PURCHASE PRODUCTS
Find out more about our retail store at the distillery and how to purchase products online.
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USING THE SAME FAMILY RECIPE SINCE 1942
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Just imagine our surprise when we opened Dub's war chest and found his World War II moonshine recipe! We craft his spirits along with a crew of childhood friends on a family ranch 10 miles southwest of Granbury, TX. grind the grain on the front porch, cook the mash and invite you to come taste the distinctive flavor of a cherished Sledge family tradition. In a time where craft distilling is tempted to take delivery and bottle with a custom label, our spirits are truly hand-crafted from start to finish in small batches and finished new oak barrels. Taste it and you'll understand why a good thing can't be rushed and this family's tradition will never change.
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A TASTE OF HOMEMark's father, John Walter (Dub) Sledge, grew up in Hood County on Fall Creek. He was the second oldest boy in a family of eleven. When the uncles got together on creek, Dub would help make moonshine.
Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Dub and his uncle were drafted and he was sent to Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific. It wasn't long before Dub put his learnin' to good use. He accumulated materials to make a still and used mess hall scraps and fresh fruit to concoct high demand shine allowing him to sell or trade for anything they needed. When Dub returned from war, he married Kathryn Massey who didn't put up with drinking, dancing, or smoking. She agreed to marry him but his ways had to change and making moonshine would be at the top of the list! He agreed, they married, and raised three children who didn't know him as a moonshiner although the stories lingered. When Dub passed away, his son, Mark, found his WWII recipes in his war chest, bought a still, and set out to recreate the family legacy which you experience now through our products. |
AMONG FRIENDSThe Sledge family has been in Hood County for generations and it is common to be asked "now, who do you belong to?". Family gatherings at the creek were major social events. One driving force behind our spirits is a deep love for family, friends, and country. When you step foot in the distillery, it is obvious this is a group of friends with deep Granbury roots choosing to work together for fun. It translates into our products, the atmosphere of events, and the way we approach hosting private parties. None of us have to do this, we choose to. Once you have been to the distillery, you are folded in with the rest of us - distillery family - it's just the way it is! When you come visit, you will be treated as friends upon arrival, but when you leave, expect a big hug knowing you are family.
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MEET THE MAKERSMark Sledge and Gary Cooper aren’t just the distillers behind Sledge Distillery—they’re lifelong friends who grew up swapping stories and chasing ideas that usually started with “what if…”. One of those ideas was dusting off Mark’s father’s WWII-era recipe and giving it a shot, just for the fun of it. Turns out, it was something special. What started as a passion project quickly turned into a spirit lineup that folks now travel miles to taste. These days, Mark and Gary are still hands-on in every batch, keeping things honest, a little unconventional, and true to the roots that started it all.
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MARK SLEDGE
Owner |
GARY COOPER
Owner |
NEXT GENERATION
Several family members are involved in distillery business as one day they will be the ones to take it over. Evan Sledge owns Whiskey Morning Coffee which uses our bourbon barrels to age coffee beans and distributed wholesale and direct to consumer. Lydia Sledge assists with cocktail creation and if you've been to the Speakeasy, you've probably met her. Cole and Sarah (Sledge) Brunett work bartending, tastings, special events, and Sarah is responsible for all the animals that people enjoy while at the ranch. It's fun to see everyone stepping in to different aspects of the business.
Dub would never have foreseen his family's way of life and his WWII "job" would translate into a business entertaining visitors from near and far out here in the country.
Dub would never have foreseen his family's way of life and his WWII "job" would translate into a business entertaining visitors from near and far out here in the country.
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Evan Sledge and the Whiskey Morning Coffee team consisting of childhood friends, Carson Becker, Garrett Becker, and TJ Ryan have created a use for our empty bourbon and whiskey barrels. They import coffee beans and age them in our used barrels where they soak up the sweet whiskey residue. Then, they roast the beans over an open fire to create a truly unique coffee blend.
You can buy their coffee online at www.whiskeymorningcoffee.com or at the Distillery. There are also a smoked coffee, expresso, extra caffeine, decaf, and coffee blends. Like our line of spirits, they have a roast that to satisfy everyone's tastes. |