ASW Distillery (Lindbergh, Atlanta)
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ASW Distillery, short for American Spirit Whiskey, is a craft distillery in Atlanta, Georgia. Wikipedia describes it as the second legally licensed distillery in Atlanta since the end of American Prohibition, and the maker of the first single malt whiskey distilled in the city.
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ASW at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | ASW |
Location | Georgia, United States |
Ownership | Founded by Jim Chasteen and Charlie Thompson |
History / origin | ASW was founded by Jim Chasteen and Charlie Thompson, who started planning a craft distillery in 2008 as friends and roommates, according to Whiskey University. The founders' own company page and… |
Whisky characteristics | Atlanta craft bourbon and rye whisky making |
Visiting | Consult current official visitor information; not every distillery is open to tours. |
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Founders and early years
ASW was founded by Jim Chasteen and Charlie Thompson, who started planning a craft distillery in 2008 as friends and roommates, according to Whiskey University. The founders' own company page and LinkedIn put the start of the business at October 2009, while TasteAtlas gives 2016 as the founding year, which appears to refer to when production began locally. Sources therefore differ on the date.
Atlanta magazine reported in August 2016 that, five years after launching, the pair had just run spirit through their own custom copper stills for the first time. Until then they had outsourced production of their bourbon and whiskey to a distillery in Charleston. Thompson told the magazine that the goal was always to bring production to Atlanta.
The distillery
The production site is on Armour Drive in Atlanta, close to SweetWater Brewing Company, and opened for tours and tastings in 2016. The magazine named the next planned releases as a bourbon made from corn grown at Georgia's Riverview Farms and a brandy made from Mercier Orchards apples.
Recognition
Wikipedia records that in 2018 the distillery's Duality Double Malt Whiskey became Georgia's first Double Gold Medal whiskey at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Sources
Wikipedia, ASW Distillery
Atlanta magazine, ASW Distillery can finally make its liquor locally (August 2016)
ASW Distillery, Founders page (aswdistillery.com)
Whiskey University, Jim Chasteen profile
TasteAtlas, ASW Distillery
Gaps
We have not confirmed current ownership, still sizes, the present range or opening hours. The founders' own page loaded without text, and a University of Georgia profile of the founders could not be read. If you have more information about this distillery, or spot something we have got wrong, contact Whisky Clan and we will update this profile.
What makes ASW distinctive?
Atlanta craft bourbon and rye whisky making
ASW whisky bottles and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
ASW Fiddler Bourbon | NAS / edition varies | Check label | Atlanta craft bourbon and rye whisky making |
ASW Resurgens Rye | NAS / edition varies | Check label | Atlanta craft bourbon and rye whisky making |
Named expressions include historic or limited releases and do not guarantee current availability, strength or specifications. Check the producer's labels.
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Frequently asked questions about ASW
Where is ASW located?
Georgia, United States.
Who owns or operates ASW?
Founded by Jim Chasteen and Charlie Thompson.
What is distinctive about ASW?
Atlanta craft bourbon and rye whisky making
What whisky is associated with ASW?
ASW Fiddler Bourbon, ASW Resurgens Rye. Current availability must be checked.
Can you tour ASW?
Please check the producer's current visitor information; not all locations welcome visitors.
Sources and editorial checks
Existing history and sources are retained above. Ownership, operating status, bottlings and tours may change.
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