Our Story
Locally Crafted In the Heart of Appalachia
Every sip we create for our customers is the result of a hardworking, curious mind. Our family-owned distillery began as a time for a father and son to bond over their mutual love of science and the art of distilling, and has since grown to a full scale operation that produces award-winning spirits each year.
Anchored by a multigenerational history in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Cultivated Cocktails is a more than just a beverage company: it's a destination where everyone is treated like family and invited to join our story.
The Howard Family
With H&H Distillery (now Cultivated Cocktails), father-son duo Wendell and Taylor Howard set out to create a craft liquor uniquely theirs, while still paying tribute to their deep regional roots.
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Many of Cultivated Cocktail's spirits are named for local points of interest or after the Howard family's history in Western North Carolina.
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Read our full story in Capital at Play.
