History

Two Trees Distilling is located in Fletcher, North Carolina, deep in the Appalachian Mountains, and creates fine spirits that are stored sustainably. The throughline in the story is the balance between the finest grains, fresh Appalachian mountain water, and the full body from roasted wood varieties. The wood is carefully selected to fit a specific grain — and the toasting and charring of the wood yield rich flavor profiles and a hint of smoke. The process is Two Trees' recipe.

Production

Two Trees focuses on Sustainably Matured® — an approach that reduces the industry's dependence on wood and other factors that contribute to the product's overall greenhouse gas emissions. According to the company, they can reduce wood dependence by up to 90% by using less than 10% of the wood normally required for traditional aging. In addition, aging loss (angel's share) and physical storage costs are reduced, which in turn contributes to lower CO2 emissions and less space and energy use in the warehouses. They also show that traditional aging often requires many trees, while Two Trees can achieve comparable or better maturity with significantly fewer trees — for example, it is noted that two trees can yield the equivalent of 50 barrels or 2,650 gallons, compared to traditional aging that would require 25 trees. In addition to the environmental aspect, attention is also drawn to soil and wood-handling aspects, including a mention of Baudoinia-compniacensis (whiskey fungus) in the context of the angel's share and reduced evaporation. The company also mentions collaboration with MDWERKS Inc. and an innovation-driven approach to technologies behind the flavor experiences.

Products / Whisky Series

Land of the Sky

Straight Bourbon Whiskey as the first Limited Edition in the UPLIFTING SPIRITS portfolio. The mash bill consists of corn, wheat, and malted barley. The whiskey rests in selected casks for at least 3 years and is then finished with toasted white oak casks from a tree that fell on a teammate's house. Through the Sustainably Matured framework it is finished to achieve a distinctive flavor profile and finish.

Batch 314

A touch of Tennessee-aged white oak, giving soft caramel flavors, vanilla and spices.

Wood Crafted Bourbon

Aged with Appalachian white oak. Gives a soft caramel flavor with notes of vanilla and spice. The wood and the toasting of the wood saturate the spirit to a smooth and easy-drinking profile.

Folklore Series

Snarly Yow

High Rye Bourbon – a robust, complex bourbon reminiscent of a legendary creature from West Virginia.

Owl Head

Wheated Bourbon – a full-bodied, richly flavored bourbon with a captivating aftertaste; an "escape" bourbon that has been deemed delicious.

Old Fyre Dragaman

Rye – a rye expression with smoky hints and earthy notes; paying homage to a legendary giant from Appalachia.

Wampus Cat

Sherrywood Finished Single Malt – a multi-faceted spirit, finished in sherrywood, moving from smoky to soft tones.

TWO TREES VODKA

Good water makes good vodka. Vodka is produced and sold for everyday use; there are also cocktail recipes such as Candy Corn-infused vodka.

Flavored Whiskey

Sea Salted Caramel, Peppermint, Candy Apple, Carolina Peach, Michigan Cherry, Cinnamon Spice, Peanut Butter, Golden Honey, Crisp Apple, Pumpkin Spice – all flavored whiskies with different finishes and flavor profiles.

READY TO DRINK

Manhattan – a rye-based cocktail, dry and smooth, prepared with vermouth and cognac-like berries. Old Fashioned – a classic, approachable ready-to-drink cocktail finely tuned with various wood finishes and oak character.

Other notable details

Two Trees also offers single- and bulk-edition products through the Wholesale section and provides opportunities for custom-made products and blends through their production and innovation divisions.

Visit / Experiences

Tasting Room and daily tastings: Free whiskey tastings daily in the shop with cocktails and the opportunity to try six different flavor variants. Tasting Room Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:00–19:00, Friday–Saturday 10:00–20:00, Sunday 12:00–17:00. The shop also offers bottle sales 7 days a week. Address: 17 Continuum Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732. Contact: (828) 483-6755, info@twotreesdistilling.com.

Orders and distribution: They list distributors, represent brands in various states in the USA, and offer the possibility of custom orders through local retailers.

Philosophy

Two Trees' overarching philosophy is Sustainably Matured®, which reduces the need for wood and thus lowers the CO2 footprint as well as energy use. The changes in aging time and wood usage allow high-quality flavor profiles and lower losses through evaporation, which also helps combat the "angel's share" and reduces environmental impact across the supply chain. The company also highlights donation and charitable activities as part of their community efforts, for example at customer events such as Land of the Sky Launch Party, where 10% of sales were donated to Hurricane Helene relief organizations, and partnerships with charitable organizations such as Greenworks and Bounty & Soul. Additionally, MDWERKS Inc. is mentioned as the foundation for technological innovation in the development of flavor experiences and the product range.