When I first came to Atlanta to meet Seth Watson the Distillery of Modern Art was a torn up construction site. There was a 20 foot square hole in the roof and a small lake in the floor where the stills were going to be placed in the coming months. The mash and fermentation tanks were in the building but not one inch of process piping was in place. It was a very exciting moment for me. Seth and I had a great initial conversation and as you might imagine a lot of what we talked about was whiskey. In particular I found our mutual admiration for Rye Whiskey refreshing in a world where most Ameri ..read more

For the month of February in celebration of Valentine’s Day, we created a new opportunity for you and your special someone to connect with each other over a delicious cocktail. For the introductory DoMA Date Night ($50), each person selects a welcome cocktail and enjoys our amaro peach, gin, vodka, and/or whiskey while holding hands strolling through a guided tour of our production facility. Step up to the DoMA Date Night Deluxe ($100) and you’ll get that VIP treatment, plus a take-home bottle of one of our fantastic spirits. Need more? Then the DoMA Date Night Super Deluxe ($150) includes th ..read more

Pucker up, because our very own bar manager, Arielle Basha, has whipped up a must-try cocktail perfect for any Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day celebration. Easy to make at home or available in our cocktail lounge Thursday, February 9th through Sunday February 19th, meet the Lip Smacker – a refreshing and citrusy vodka drink that is sure to make you swoon. Lip Smacker  1 oz Distillery of Modern Art Atlanta Vodka .5 oz Distillery of Modern Art Peach Flavored Vodka .5 oz Simple syrup 1 oz Blood orange juice .5 oz Lemon juice 10 Dashes of grapefruit lavender bitters Shake and double strai ..read more

‘Tis the season for nonstop holiday parties and festivities, so we put together a couple of our favorite easy-to-make cocktails and mocktails for revelers to serve up a glass of holiday cheer at home. Recently featured on FOX 5 ”Good Day Atlanta” The Scarf Season is perfect for kids and non-drinkers who are looking for a tasty and refreshing combination of sweetness and tang. Our Spiced Apple Cider is a twist on a classic and can be made in a batch ahead time, providing a stress-free zero proof option. For guests looking for an extra kick, simply add whiskey for a spicier and warmer taste ..read more

Distillery of Modern Art has opened its doors and is ready to showcase the fantastic Atlanta-based artists to the community. On Friday, June 24th through Sunday, June 26th, Distillery of Modern Art hosts a special artist pop-up with Jen Boaz and Rupal Mamtani in the Watson Gallery for guests to take in their artwork and hear from the artists themselves. Both live in Atlanta currently, but their journeys are vastly different, which is showcased in their work. Mamtani was born in Uganda, raised in England, of Indian ancestry, and now an Atlantan. Having always been drawn to art in som ..read more

As Distillery of Modern Art approaches its debut, the space no longer feels like a blank canvas: it is emerging as a kaleidoscope of beauty and hard work. The latest artist to adorn our walls with their work is muralist Armando Chacon. Although his creative journey began at a young age by winning a competitive art show against thousands of other adolescent artists, Armando did not fully start to pursue his artistic interests until later in life. Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Armando made his way to the United States at thirteen years old, where he completed his education. Upon graduat ..read more

Distillery of Modern Art would not be what it is without inventive artwork. We have been lucky enough to facilitate an evolving canvas for some exceptional local artists to display their work in our space, the most recent being “Dream Garden,” a piece by Lela Brunet. Inspired by art nouveau and abstract expressionism, Brunet explains that the idea behind the mural is “to see a window into a landscape of your dreams.” Brunet began her artistic journey as an Art Education major pursuing a career as an Adaptive Art Teacher. However, she found herself getting more and more opportunities to prod ..read more

There’s an art to making a good drink, no matter what’s in it. Fresh ingredients, when thoughtfully prepared, come together to craft a drink that’s the perfect accompaniment to a meal, a gathering with friends, or just “you” time. So give these recipes a try the next time you’re in the mood for something unexpected. Change of Address (Created by Eric Nelson; Adapted from Good Drinks: Alcohol-Free Recipes For When You’re Not Drinking For Whatever Reason, by Julia Bainbridge* Ingredients: 3/4 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice 3/4 oz. maple syrup 1 tsp. soy sauce 3 oz. Coca-Cola Instructions: Co ..read more

Behind any good cocktail are the ingredients and tools used to make it. That’s why it is critical to have only the best products, from the shaker to the garnishes and even its glass. Cocktail lovers can all agree that what is put into crafting a drink is just as important as its taste. So whether serving for friends and family in the Holidays or needing a gift for the cocktail connoisseurs in your life, we have outlined essential bar tools and gift ideas for anyone to make a bold mixed drink.  Distillery of Modern Art Cocktail Shaker  You can’t make a classic cocktail without a stain ..read more

As we get closer to opening our doors, a huge step was taken towards that goal with the installation of our stills. The 30-foot column still, which will be the centerpiece of the distillery, will be making several types of craft, small-batch whiskies. It’s teammate, the 500-gallon pot still, will create the world-class vodka and gin. The copper piping stretches one-half a mile inside the building, showcasing the distillation process for guests. In the capable hands of Head Distiller Matt Greif, the stills will produce the distillery’s craft spirits. Guests can experience Matt overseeing the ma ..read more