Muddy River Distillery is a family-owned and operated business originally established in 2011 on the banks of the Catawba River in Belmont, NC. We now operate out of our “new” 150-year-old facility located in the historic Mount Holly Cotton Mill, in Gaston County, NC. We pride ourselves on making quality, award-winning Carolina Rum using premium ingredients, resulting in the best rum you’ll ever sip. Our Carolina Rum line consists of Silver, Spiced, Coconut, Basil, and Coffee—using all-natural ingredients. Our Queen Charlotte’s Reserve line is barrel-aged in new charred white oak barrels for 2, 4, and 8 years, creating a smooth rum that sips a lot like bourbon.

Muddy River has a bar, restaurant, event spaces, and hosts festivals and activities weekly.