508 Main St,
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Copper Barrel officially opened for business in April 2015 and creates 100% true shine made from a blend of rye, corn, and cane sugar using the unique process and still design perfected by Master Distiller Buck Nance. Each fruit-flavored moonshine is a handcrafted blend of Wilkes County’s finest 96 proof White Lightning and locally sourced fruits.
With over 25 years of experience as a business leader, CEO George Smith serves as the chief visionary and brand ambassador. Buck, a true artisan with over 50 years of experience in equipment design, fabrication and operation, oversees production of our truly authentic handcrafted spirits.
The Distillery offers public and private tours – as well as hosts numerous shine-centric events throughout the region.
508 Main Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Sample Cocktails
Bloody Hollar
1.5 oz Copper Barrel White Lightning
4.5 oz Bloody Mary Mix
Piece of Beef Jerky
Fill a rocks glass with ice, add shine and mix (Zing Zang preferably), stir gently, Garnish with jerky (Shiners Stash Clear Shine Jerky, preferably).
Indigo Moon
1.5 oz Copper Barrel Blueberry Moonshine
1 oz lemon flavored rum
1 dash of lemon bitters
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz fresh orange juice
2-3 fresh blueberries
Place all ingredients, except blueberries, into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain. Pour. Garnish with blueberries on a cocktail skewer.
Royal Shinerita
1.5 oz Copper Barrel Black Cherry Moonshine
1.5 oz Mojito Mix
Mint leaves
Lemon/lime soda
Whole, pitted cherries (optional)
Muddle mint leaves in bottom of a rocks glass. Add ice. Add shine and mojito mix. Top with soda. Garnish with additional mint and cherries.