Care. Duty. Hospitality. Authenticity. Heritage.
Andy and Amy Szwejbka have always been guided by these values. You’ll hear them say things like “all in” and “nothing halfway.” They’re the kind of people you can count on. People who show up. People who are there with the right idea, the right action, the right word of encouragement.
The time had come for Andy and Amy to realize their dream: A world-class distillery right here in Topsail Island. They wanted to create an authentic experience within reach, serving custom vodka, rum, gin, bourbon, and small-batch specialty spirits.
They envisioned a Pre-Prohibition craft cocktail bar and a distillery brand anchored in the lore of 17th-century pirate ships —‘hiding’ from approaching merchant vessels (and authorities)— in North Carolina’s barrier islands. Hidden Ships Distillery set sail.
Today, we invite you to taste something real. Discover how to understand each spirit with tastings and tours modeled after the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Discover an intimate, memorable experience you’ll want to tell friends and family about. Discover a new spirit, a new horizon.
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