Trail’s End: When Moonshiner Howard Meets Georgette Jones & Spencer Balentine

If your travels ever take you through Paducah, Kentucky, don’t just pass through—make a stop worth your while. At Silent Brigade Distillery, you’ll find some seriously memorable spirits (and faces).

Moonshiner Howard & His Still Hand Muscadine Moonshine

You know him from the hit Discovery Channel series Moonshiners—Moonshiner Howard, or “Howie,” is a master distiller who brings whiskey-making back to its roots with grit, humor, and a side of showmanship. Recently, he unveiled Still Hand Howard’s Muscadine Moonshine—a bold and fruity take that nods to Southern heritage, made with muscadine grapes for one unforgettable sip.

Georgette Jones & Her Apple Sin Whiskey

Country music royalty meets award-winning whiskey. Georgette Jones, daughter of the legendary George Jones, teamed up with distiller Spencer Balentine to create Apple Sin, a smooth apple-cinnamon whiskey that went straight to the top at the 2021 International SIP Awards with a Gold Medal win. Her whiskey is as soulful and nuanced as her music legacy.

R. Spencer Balentine & Silent Brigade Distillery

The mastermind behind the moonshine and whiskey alike. Master distiller Spencer Balentine leans on his family’s Prohibition-era recipe to craft authentic spirits at Silent Brigade Distillery—Paducah’s proud and growing distilling gem. His craftsmanship is all about tradition, flavor, and quality in every copper-pot batch.

Road Trip Worthy

These spirits are currently exclusively available at Silent Brigade in Paducah—so it’s the perfect excuse for a road trip down the whiskey trail! Once you’re there, you’re right in the heart of a growing network of distilleries worth discovering.

Next stop: your tasting glass.