Tommy Townsend Talks About His Long-Awaited Album, Southern Man, Releasing in April

As Tommy Townsend prepares to release his new album, Southern Man, he reflects on who and what has influenced the album he began writing in 1987.

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How to Make GDM's Choestoe Cowboy Cocktail

If you can pronounce this cocktail's name right, chances are you're a Blairsville local. The “Choy-stoy” Cowboy tastes like a sweet slice of home. This one’s a front porch sipper, y’all.

The Best Dirty Shirley Cocktail Features Mimm's Wild Cherry Cobbler Moonshine - How To Make It

Proof you can make any classic cocktail with moonshine, and it doesn't get more classic than a Dirty Shirley. Here’s how we add some mountain flair to this timeless drink.

How to Make a Classic Mule Mimm’s Way

Y’all be lyin’ if you think we’re only enjoying this drink in the summer, we love that ginger-y spice to warm us up in the wintertime. This drink’s a classic and easy to make at home for all your dinner parties, late nights around the fire, and weeknights when you just need a pick-me-up.

Best Fall Moonshine Cocktails to Make at Home

Drink ‘em by the fire, sittin’ out watching the leaves change, or around a table full of your favorite folks. These fall cocktails are easy to make at home, and we’ve got recipes for hot and cold drink lovers alike.

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How Mimm’s Moonshine Makes the Best Spiked Caramel Apple Cider

One of the best parts of October is apple cider, and it's getting even better now that we're adding GDM to the mix.

Grab a bottle of shine and spike this classic fall drink any day.

Mimm’s Blood Mountain Mary - How to Make This Local Favorite at Home

GDM's take on this classic cocktail - the secret is in the heat!

Blood Mountain is the highest peak on the GA section of the Appalachian Trail, and Mimm's Blood Mountain Mary is gonna be the highest peak in your day you better believe it.

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Blairsville Legend Becomes Must-See Distillery - The Untold Story of an Outlaw Named Mimm

Grandaddy Mimm’s has deep roots in the city of Blairsville. Our moonshine recipe was born from a good man who made damn good liquor. Not all people know the full story… hell, even us. But, here’s what we do know.

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How to Use Your Peach Moonshine to Make GDM's Saddlehorn

These Georgia summers ain’t no joke, but luckily we’ve got the perfect, fruity, ice cold remedy for you plus the best moonshine advice we’ve learned over the years.

Make Your Own “Mimm’s Mountain Mama” (Our Favorite Cherry Cobbler Moonshine Cocktail)

An ode to the original Mountain Mama, Granny Sue, and to our favorite time of day around these here mountains. Try it for yourself with our Wild Cherry Cobbler Moonshine that’s based on Granny Sue’s legendary cobbler recipe. Ain’t much sweeter than family, y’all.

How to Make a Dirty Hillbilly + New Music From Tommy Townsend

Learn how to make the GDM Dirty Hillbilly drink. It reminds us of playin’ in the mud, getting our hands dirty in the garden, and Meema’s infamous showdown with a rattlesnake...⁠

Our Favorite Breweries and Wineries in North Georgia

Where do the people in the business of booze go for a drink after a long day? Well, our favorites range from peanut butter whiskey to the best hard cider. See where GDM goes when we’re not shinin’.

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How to Make a Fishin' in the Dark

Spring is almost over and the summer's come, and the days are gettin' long…

What’s Tommy Townsend Drinking?

Get to know our founder, Tommy, hear some of his shine stores, and see what he’s drinking when he comes by the distillery. You may just get a free round if you’re there when he is…

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How to Make a Moonshine Margarita aka Redneck ‘Rita

The moonshiner’s take on a classic cocktail. Sip it by the pool, on the back deck after a long day, or by the fire with some good company. You really can’t go wrong.

How to Make Blairsville's Favorite Blackberry Sangria

One of our bartenders, Heather, came up with this drink to promote Mimm’s Blackberry Moonshine and now it’s one of our most popular drinks at the bar. Make it for yourself and see why.