Hollow Creek Distillery opened its doors six years ago with the resurrection of locally distilled moonshine. Owners Craig and Meredith Amick are part of the Amick family legacy who have worked independently in the Lake Murray area for nine generations. Come for a visit. As you crest the hill of Rocky Ridge Road, just off SC Highway 378 on the edge of Lexington County, make a gentle turn into the slightly wooded grounds. The bright red barn stands proudly marking a family heritage that runs as deep as the lake itself.
Of Hollow Creek Distillery, Craig says, “We pour our pride and passion into every bottle we handcraft for your enjoyment. With roots measured in generations, we are guided by faith, family, and hard work.” Their ability to pivot during COVID-19 earned the Amicks a Community Service Award from Governor Henry McMaster. Using their moonshine base to produce hand sanitizer proved to be a worthwhile endeavor in more ways than one. In addition to supplying hand sanitizer to the South Carolina State Government, Hollow Creek Distillery supplied hand sanitizer to churches, hospitals, essential businesses, and local individuals.
The Amicks' hard work and dedication to Hollow Creek Distillery were recently rewarded with an extensive expansion. In addition to the original production barn and tasting room, Hollow Creek Distillery now features a new 5,000 square foot production building, complete with an 800-gallon capacity still. The current product line includes:
Bourbon
High Cotton Bourbon is soon to be your favorite spirits. It’s well-balanced with a smooth finish. And 5% of all proceeds generated from this product are donated to environmental conservation and restoration.
White Hot Whiskey
Cinnamon whiskey in its purest form. Made with corn whiskey, cane sugar, and cinnamon leaf oil. That’s all! And 5% of all proceeds generated by this product are donated to promote social progress.
Vodka
The newest addition to the small-batch distillery at Hollow Creek is Low Water Vodka. The “Low Water” moniker is a nod to the family’s legacy in the Lake Murray community. Craig’s great grandfather, Captain Tom Amick, is credited with having been a successful ferryman. As the captain of a flat-bottomed skiff, he patrolled the waters across the upper region of the Saluda River prior to the construction of Lake Murray. His skiff was capable of transporting multiple carriages and livestock. Captain Tom quickly earned a reputation as a dedicated community servant respected for his work ethic and generosity. Predominantly known as a mixer, traditional vodka is commonly distilled multiple times to produce a clean, transparent spirit. Utilizing pot distillation and 100% corn allows Hollow Creek Distillery to handcraft a high-quality vodka worthy of its name. Try it in your next Bloody Mary!
Moonshine
Hollow Creek Distillery proudly produces traditional southern moonshine with a twist. Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie are sure to be your fall favorites. Copper Parrot and Carolina Honey are renowned crowd-pleasers. Hold onto your hat with Hell Fire Moonshine. It’s infused with the world’s hottest pepper. Sea Salt & Caramel is the perfect addition to your coffee – morning, noon, or night. And Peppermint will be here just in time for the holidays. All moonshines are distilled from pure ingredients including grain, cane sugar, lemon juice, and natural flavors.