Company Distilling – Lynchburg Distillery
Overview of the Distillery
Company Distilling's Lynchburg distillery sits in the heart of the Tennessee whiskey landscape and functions as a visitor-friendly hub with a bar, shop and tastings. The site highlights both the core range of bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye as well as distillery-exclusive single barrel and cask strength releases. The Lynchburg location combines tasting experiences, live events and the opportunity to purchase special bottles.
History
Third Company Distilling location in Tennessee whiskey country
The Lynchburg distillery is described as Company Distilling's third location and sits centrally in an area with strong traditions of Tennessee whiskey. Lynchburg is described as the cradle of Tennessee whiskey and houses, among other things, the Tennessee Whiskey Trailhead & Welcome Center. The distillery highlights its location in an area offering activities such as cycling, hiking and fishing, and invites visitors to combine experiences in the landscape with tastings and purchases in the bottle shop.
Raw Materials and Production
The write-up describes the Lynchburg site as a production and visitor platform for Company Distilling's range of bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye. The range includes both standard straight expressions and special formats such as single barrel bottles and cask strength bourbon. In addition to whiskey, flavored spirits are produced and sold under the Ace Gap™ brand, as well as gin and vodka. Guests can, at a tasting, sample the full line of aged bourbons, whiskies and ryes. The text does not specify the technical details of mashbills, fermentation processes, distillation equipment, or water source.
Aging and Barrel Types
The communication highlights concepts such as 'finely-aged' and mentions cask strength and single barrel releases, as well as occasional finish designations in product names. The shop also offers special bottles and engravings, indicating a focus on aging's role in creating distinctive releases. The text does not specify concrete barrel types, origin of the barrels, or aging times.
Whiskies
The Lynchburg distillery represents Company Distilling's core program: straight bourbon, straight rye and straight Tennessee whiskey, supplemented by a cask strength bourbon. There are also a number of limited-release single barrel editions, including special-finish and age-stated bottles. In addition to whiskey, the portfolio includes Ace Gap™ tasting specialties and spirits such as Ghost Rail™ Tennessee Dry Gin and Nothing Vodka, but these are categorized separately from the whiskies.
| Whiskey | Type / Series | Age | Flavor Profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Bourbon; Flagship Whiskeys | Current; Core Range | ||
| Straight Rye Whiskey | Rye; Flagship Whiskeys | Current; Core Range | ||
| Straight Tennessee Whiskey | Tennessee Whiskey; Flagship Whiskeys | Current; Core Range | ||
| Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Bourbon; Flagship Whiskeys | Cask strength edition listed as part of the distillery's core range. | Current; Core Range | |
| Seismic Rye™ Single Barrel | Rye; Limited Release | Single barrel release listed under Limited Release. | Limited | |
| Tennessee Three Wood™ Single Barrel | Tennessee Whiskey; Limited Release | Triple finish element indicated in the product name as a single barrel release. | Limited | |
| Single Barrel Straight Tennessee Whiskey (Pecan Finish) | Tennessee Whiskey; Limited Release | Single barrel edition with pecan finish mentioned in the product name. | Limited | |
| Single Barrel 8-Year Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Bourbon; Limited Release | 8 Year | Wheated bourbon described as single barrel with 8 years indicated in the name. | Limited |
Visit the Distillery
The distillery is open to visitors and offers tours, tastings, an indoor lounge, live music and a bottle & retail shop. Hours are Monday closed, Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 10:00–19:00 and Friday–Saturday 10:00–20:00. Visitors can book tasting experiences online; local guests receive 10% discount upon presentation. Outdoor areas are pet-friendly, and the site is marketed as family-friendly with events and the option to purchase special, engraved bottles.
The stated hours are Mon: Closed. Tue–Thu & Sun 10:00–19:00. Fri–Sat 10:00–20:00.
Philosophy and Craft
The site’s expression centers around 'Gather Around™' as a social concept and emphasizes the guest experience through tastings, events and a shop with distillery-exclusive bottles. The environment is described as family-friendly with special initiatives for local guests and a focus on offering both classic whisky types and experimental, limited releases.