Olde Raleigh Distillery

209 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597

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209 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
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About

Olde Raleigh Distillery is a family-owned micro distillery in Zebulon, NC, led by master blender Brandon McCraney. Awarded “Best Micro Distillery in the US” at the International Whiskey Competition in 2023, they specialize in hand-crafted small batch bourbon and unique cask-finished spirits using locally sourced ingredients and innovative aging techniques.

Spirits

Olde Raleigh Coffee Cask Finished Bourbon

Bourbon finished in barrels that aged coffee beans, offering rich coffee, malt chocolate, and toffee notes with a surprising black pepper kick and lingering malt chocolate finish. 100 Proof (50% ABV).

Olde Raleigh Honey Barrel Finished Bourbon

Four-grain bourbon finished with raw honey from local Zebulon beekeeper Baxter’s Bees, featuring spice, oak, caramel, and honey flavors with a citrus and honey finish. 100 Proof (50% ABV).

Olde Raleigh Olde Stogie Bourbon

Limited annual release finished in Tawny Port and Armagnac barrels for 12 months, delivering baked caramel, dark tobacco, and raisin notes with a leather and oak finish. 112 Proof (56% ABV).

Olde Raleigh Savage Rye Whiskey

A collaboration with NC State NIL Collectives, this bold rye features spiced pear, pepper, and toasted oak flavors. All proceeds support student-athletes. 120 Proof (60% ABV).

Olde Raleigh Small Batch Bourbon

A diverse 4-grain bourbon blend of eight distinct whiskeys aged 4-21 years, offering sweet caramel, vanilla, and oak notes with a warm mouthfeel and baking spice finish. 93 Proof (46.5% ABV).