Giving Back Matters

Burnt Church Distillery was founded on a belief in purpose beyond profit.

Our story is not just about spirits — it’s about spirit. We measure success by the lives we touch and the communities we strengthen, honoring the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit.While we can’t fix every challenge, we know we can make a difference right here at home. Every glass raised, every tour taken and every bottle shared supports our mission to uplift the Lowcountry and preserve its proud heritage.

When you visit our campus, you’ll feel it — that deep sense of belonging to something larger. Something meaningful. Something built with heart and rooted in this land.

The Lowcountry Legacy Fund (LCLF) exists to honor the past and invest in a better future—supporting equity, culture, and education across the Lowcountry. Our research into Burnt Church Road revealed powerful stories of resilience, from Bluffton’s early Black-owned businesses to Mitchelville, the first self-governed Freedmen’s town. While we can’t rewrite history, we can uplift its legacy by funding initiatives that preserve culture, expand education, and create economic opportunity. Every purchase at Burnt Church Distillery contributes to the LCLF, and you can also make a direct donation below to support this important work.

At Burnt Church Distillery, giving back is part of who we are. Each month, a portion of proceeds from tours, our cocktail of the month, memberships, and select events supports a featured local charity, helping strengthen the Lowcountry community. You can get involved by becoming a BCD Member or joining us at community events, where your participation directly supports these causes. All 2025 sponsorship opportunities are filled, and future sponsorships will be by invitation only.

Our promise to the Lowcountry reaches beyond our spirits — it extends to the land that sustains us. Sustainability guides everything we do, from the grains we source to the way we reuse, recycle, and repurpose materials throughout our craft.

Sustainability in Action:
• All spent grain from our whiskey production is sent to Whippoorwill Farms to feed local livestock.
• Whiskey “heads and tails” are recycled back into the beer well to reduce waste.
• Empty barrel staves are upcycled into smoker wood, available for purchase in The Mercantile.
• Select barrels are reused to age coffee beans, creating our signature barrel-aged coffee.

Here’s how you can help:
• Recycle your bottles and packaging responsibly.
• Support sustainable local goods like our smoker wood and barrel-aged coffee.
• Choose local — always. Support your nearby farmers and artisans.