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Clarksville, TN<\/strong> \u2013 When Old Glory Distilling Company opened its doors in Clarksville in November 2016, the community didn\u2019t realize a beautiful venue and tons of new events were part of the deal.<\/p>\nThe 23,000 square foot facility includes a 7,000 sq. ft. multi-level event space that is privately booked most weekends for weddings and receptions, along with Distillery seasonal events like Dueling Pianos and a Craftsmen\u2019s Fair. But, it\u2019s also played host to community events like the Go Commando Half Marathon, the Customs House Museum\u2019s Flying High, and the inaugural Bacon & Bourbon Festival planned for August 24th, 2018.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Old Glory Distilling Company<\/p><\/div>\n
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Bacon & Bourbon will feature a multitude of culinary partners from across the region. Restaurants and caterers will have menu items on-site featuring either bacon or bourbon as an ingredient. Old Glory Distilling will offer craft cocktails available, with one craft cocktail included per purchased ticket.<\/p>\n
Outside, live music and a relaxed atmosphere make this the perfect place to hang out with friends and enjoy the evening. Guests can shop from vendors, play yard games, and watch cooking demonstrations. Tickets start at $25.00.<\/p>\n
Old Glory Proprietor Matt Cunningham is a former firefighter with a passion for his Clarksville hometown.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Old Glory Distilling Company – Matt & Wes Cunningham<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cOnly one semester away from graduating with a financial management and investments degree, I came to the realization that I\u2019d never be able to sit at a desk \u2026 not even for a short while,\u201d says Cunningham. \u201cI did graduate, packed my bags, and moved back home where I had the opportunity to live out every little kid\u2019s dream. I was a full-time firefighter for nearly four years, and I absolutely loved every minute of it. I worked every third day for 24 hours and then I\u2019d have the next 48 hours off. That 48 hours off was almost entirely dedicated to this fascination-turned-idea of opening a craft distillery in my hometown.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the 27-year-old Cunningham, the idea behind the distillery was so much more than simply owning a business. \u201cMore than anything,\u201d he says, \u201cit was an opportunity to bring something to the city that everyone would be excited about and proud to call their own. This is not my distillery.<\/p>\n
[320left]This is Clarksville\u2019s Old Glory Distilling Company, and the products we proudly craft are a representation of the hardworking, patriotic, and unyielding character that embodies our city and this great country.\u201d<\/p>\n
The focus at Old Glory Distilling Company is in producing small batch, artisan distilled spirits \u2013 primarily premium Tennessee Whiskey and Bourbon Whiskey, products that take a while to properly age.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, Old Glory offers their Jumper\u2019s Stash White Rum, Smooth Shine Tennessee Moonshine, and Tennessee Vodka. The first small batch of Old Glory Bourbon was introduced in December 2017. After a two-year aging process, the Premium Tennessee Whiskey will be introduced in 2019.<\/p>\n
Beyond that, the folks at Old Glory love process of the craft. \u201cWe have a Gin and Blueberry Lemonade Moonshine coming out in September,\u201d shared Cunningham. \u201cAnd, we\u2019re working on three more small-batch products to have out for the Christmas season.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Old Glory Bourbon Whiskey is a true \u201cGrain-to-Glass\u201d product, meaning it was mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, and bottled by Old Glory Distilling Co. in Clarksville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n
Old Glory Distilling is open for tours and tastings Monday \u2013 Saturday from 11:00am\u20136:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm\u20136:00pm. Tours are offered hourly and reservations are encouraged.<\/p>\n
For information on the Bacon & Bourbon Festival, visit the event Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/events\/1824457294525276<\/a> or Eventbrite.com (link: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2J51SSR).<\/a><\/p>\n