Wheeler’s Raid Distillery

Wheeler’s Raid is not just another distillery. It’s a real-life dream come true. After moving to Tennessee, founder, Ryan Thomas, fell in love with the art of distilling craft bourbon. In early 2016, he decided to take his passion for the craft to the next level. With the courage to move forward, the quest for inspiration began.

That quest led Ryan to the site of Wheeler’s Raid, a well-known Civil War battle that made it’s way through Nolensville, TN. During this battle, General Joseph Wheeler led his troops to intercept a wagon wheel supply line cutting through Nolensville, TN at approximately 34 Degrees North. While raiding the wagon wheel supply line, soldiers learned that several of the wagons were stocked with whiskey!

The name Wheeler’s Raid Distillery was chosen to pay homage to the town of Nolensville and the historic landmark that lies a stones throw from our Distillery! For us, it’s not about choosing sides, it is about recognizing that Nolensville, TN is rich with history and demonstrating our pride for the place that we both call home for our families and our bourbon!

We are excited to be Nolensville’s first and only distillery! We are continued to be overwhelmed with all the support we have received from our community! Come on out and enjoy a glass of one our many different expressions now in the market!

It all started on October 2nd, 1863. Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler and his men surprised a train of 800 mule-drawn wagons at Anderson’s Cross Roads. His troops overwhelmed the guards and began carrying out their orders to “kill the mules and burn the wagons”. Soon, whiskey was discovered on the wagons and instead, his men pillaged the wagons and enjoyed some of the newly discovered bounty!

At Wheeler’s Raid Distillery, it is not about North or South. We simply see Whiskey as the great neutralizer!

Please enjoy responsibly over a cube or neat, just like the soldiers did!