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Moundsville, West Virginia

3 Shadows Distillery

Come experience love in a jar. Let our spirits move you.

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Three Shadows. One Legacy.

In the hills of Moundsville, West Virginia, three ancient shadows shape the land and its people. An earthen mound older than memory. A stone fortress that held the hardest souls. A river that has carried life and legend since before anyone kept count. These are the three shadows — and they are the soul of everything we distill.

The Mound

Grave Creek Mound stands as one of the largest conical burial mounds in North America — a monument to the Adena people who shaped this valley over 2,000 years ago. Our Mound Line honors the earth itself.

The Penitentiary

The West Virginia Penitentiary looms in gothic stone — a fortress of endurance and grit. Our Penitentiary Line pays respect to those who did hard time within its walls, never glorifying, always honoring.

The River

The Ohio River has been the lifeblood of this valley for millennia — a current of commerce, survival, and story. Our River Line captures the force and depth of waters that never stop moving.

Crafted in Moundsville. Rooted in Legend.

Every bottle we make is a tribute to this place — its history, its strength, its soul. Each product line is born from one of the three shadows that define our home.

The Mound Line
The Earth Line
Brandy 126 Proof
Moonshine 98 Proof
Liqueur 55 Proof
The Penitentiary Line
Doing Hard Time
Rapid Aged on Oak Corn Whiskey 119 Proof
Rapid Aged on Oak Rye Whiskey 86 Proof
Rapid Aged on Oak Multi Grain Whiskey 89 Proof
The River Line
The Current Runs Deep
Cold Current White Rum 113 Proof
Deep Current Spiced Rum 113 Proof
Undertow Dark Rum 113 Proof
Shadow's Choice
Community Service Line · 66 Proof
Apple Pie Flavored Moonshine Flagship
Limited Release Flavors 175 Bottles
100% of proceeds to local charities
Midnight Mound Liqueur 40 Proof
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Every bottle is hand-dipped in beeswax for tamper evidence — a mark of authenticity and care that honors the craft.

More Than a Distillery.

We don't just make spirits — we invite you into the story. From our tasting room to our hands-on distilling classes, 3 Shadows is a destination where history, craft, and community come alive.

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Tasting Room

Step inside and taste the three shadows for yourself. Guided flights, seasonal pours, and the stories behind every bottle — served in a space that feels like Appalachian home.

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Founder's Circle

Our most exclusive membership. Early access to new releases, members-only tastings, limited-edition bottles, and a seat at the table as we build this legacy together.

Membership Opening Soon
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Distilling Experience

A week-long immersion for 5–10 guests. Create your own mash bill, ferment, distill, and bottle your own spirit. Includes tours of Grave Creek Mound and the WV Penitentiary, plus an outing at Grand View Park.

Limited Availability

Spirits That Give Back.

Shadow's Choice exists for one reason — to raise money for local charities and nonprofit organizations. Every limited release, every bottle, every flavor is crafted with community at its heart.

“Let the spirits of today take you back to Granny's kitchen of yesterday.”
175
Bottles Per Release
66
Proof
100%
To Charity
Apple Pie Blackberry Blueberry Butterscotch Cherry Pie Chocolate Black Cherry Chocolate Raspberry Orange Cream Sicle Peach Pie Salted Caramel Strawberry Shortcake Vanilla Cream

Find Us in Moundsville.

Location

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Moundsville, West Virginia

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