Brushy Mountain Distillery

Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, located in Morgan County, TN. In 2009 the old prison was decommissioned. In that same year the Tennessee General Assembly amended the statute that limited the distillation of drinkable spirits to just three counties. After the amendment, distillery businesses were established in 41 additional counties. A new bill was signed by the governor that allows for distilling in any county, including those of dry status. Distilling in a dry county such as Morgan County is now possible and will begin at the old Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in the near future. Brushy is the perfect place for a little Tennessee whiskey to do its time.