For the Owner and Master Distiller of the Neeley Family Distillery, whiskey is in his bloodline. Eleven generations of bloodline specifically. An unbroken lineage of distilling dates all the way back to the mid 1700s when his great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather, James John Neeley immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland and brought with him copper pot stills and valuable some whiskey know-how.

Renowned for his moonshine as well as his whiskey, Royce has led distillery teams to earn 17 double gold medals, four gold medals and has been honored with a number of best in class and double gold awards, including Best Barrel Strength Bourbon at the New Orleans Bourbon Festival (2022), the first platinum award winning absinthe at the San Francisco World Spirits, and his most recent win at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Best in Class Batched Bourbon with Hidden Barn.

Bourbon tasting accompanied by light appetizers. Tours of the Historic T.B. Ripy House and cash bar will also be offered.