NORTH CHARLESTON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Inside Striped Pig Distillery: A concentrated, award‑heavy tour and tasting in North Charleston
A 45‑minute guided tour and tasting at Striped Pig Distillery that walks visitors through their craft production and serves samples of their award‑winning spirits — essential reading for planning logistics, booking and age requirements.
Inside Striped Pig Distillery: A concentrated, award‑heavy tour and tasting in North Charleston.
Discover the charm of Charleston at the award‑winning Striped Pig Distillery in North Charleston. The experience pairs a brief, guided walk through the distillery and the history of the Striped Pig with a bar‑side tasting of its acclaimed spirits; the family‑run, female‑owned operation also offers a full cocktail bar and local craft beers for lingering after the tasting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Nearly 200 awards across gins and bourbons
Striped Pig's lineup — from a distinctive gin to flavored bourbons — is the backbone of the tasting, a portfolio that has earned nearly 200 awards and anchors the guided sampling at the bar.
A female‑owned, family‑run distillery with local acclaim
The operation is female‑owned and family‑run, distinguishing it from larger producers; guest feedback has ranked the distillery highly, including TripAdvisor's top distillery listing for Charleston.
A custom bar, cocktails and local craft beers
Tours end at a custom‑built bar where you sample spirits and can purchase specialty cocktails; the venue also pours local craft beers from Ghost Monkey Brewery and offers bottle sales and daily happy hour.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The visit begins with a concise walk through the distillery and an explanation of how Striped Pig crafts its products and the history behind the brand. The guided portion culminates at the custom bar, where a host leads you through several samples of award‑winning spirits; afterward you can order specialty cocktails, local beers, or take home bottles during the distillery's retail hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Everyone participating in the tour and tasting must bring a valid photo I.D.; the operator enforces age verification.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour and tasting?
The experience is 45 minutes.
What is the age requirement?
Guests must be 21 years or older to join the tour and tasting.
How much does the tour cost?
The adult rate is $20 plus tax.
When do tours run and are there special booking rules?
Wednesday–Friday tours run every hour from 12:00–5:00PM (tours start on the hour, last tour begins at 4:00PM). Saturday tours run 12:00–2:00PM but must be booked online at least 24 hours in advance; same‑day online bookings and walk‑ins are not allowed for Saturday tours.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are permitted outside of the distillery and in Beer Alley if leashed; they are not permitted inside the bar.
Are private tours available?
Private tours are available at additional times; contact the distillery at [email protected] for information.