White lightning premieres thursday, august 1 at 10 p. The hatfield and mccoy dinner show is perfect for the entire family. The hatfieldmccoy trails would like to thank all the riders, businesses and communities that have supported us over the years and let them know that we all must band together in this very critical time in our state and nations history. The story of the feud that nearly launched a war between kentucky and west virginia. The head of the hatfield family was a man called william anderson who was known as devil anse.
The true story of johnse hatfield and roseanna mccoy. Movies, documentaries and even tv shows have been produced to tell the tails of these two families and their differences. To make the lie worse, no one knew how to make moonshine or have ever made moonshine except for mark hatfield. As the greatgreatgreatgrandson of samuel mccoy, randall mccoys brother, jim mccoy is the family patriarch. Hatfields and mccoys, two american appalachian mountaineer families who, with their kinfolk and neighbours, engaged in a legendary feud that attracted nationwide attention in the 1880s and 90s and prompted judicial and police actions, one of which drew an appeal up to the u. Devil anse hatfield and randall mccoy were close friends until near the end of the civil war, when they return to their homes hatfield in west virginia and mccoy in kentucky to increasing tensions and misunderstandings that quickly lead to allout warfare between the clans partially caused by a stolen pig. There are few feuds recorded in american history more legendary than that of the hatfields and mccoys. The hatfieldmccoy feud began in 1875 between rival families of devil anse hatfield and ol randall mccoy. Situated in the southern mountains of gilbert, west virginia, this moonshine has been hand made following a family tradition passed down. Dec 07, 2017 at this point, the hatfields decided to end the feud once and for all. To this day, the backwoods descendants of the hatfields and mccoys continue to live in the remote and volatile hollows along the west virginia and kentucky border.
Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. On new years eve, 1888, cap hatfield and jim vance led a group of hatfield men to the mccoy family cabin and set fire to it in the middle of the night. Residents can now openly sell the onceillicit whiskey their ancestors killed and died for. On wednesday evening, bunch said, we want to come to newport and help build newport up. After generations of bootlegging, the hatfields partner with the mccoy to make moonshine. But when theres a problem with the still, jim and mark are forced to find an alternate way to make the shine. The legendary hatfieldmccoy family feud of the 1880s, which nearly brought the states of kentucky and west virginia to civil war, is chronicled. Hatfields, mccoys make moonshine legally in southern w. Which reminds me, make sure to bring cash to tip with. The hatfield mccoy feud began in 1875 between rival families of devil anse hatfield and ol randall mccoy. Now that there is a combined hatfield and mccoy moonshine recipe, jim mccoy and mark hatfield get down to the business of makin moonshine. West virginia gave the two families the legal goahead to make and export the white corn liquor to other states.
Unlike some other theaters in the pigeon forge area, the hatfield and mccoy dinner show actually lets you get all liquored up on moonshine, which definitely makes the jokes funnier. Production of drink of the devil has been in full swing at a distillery on original hatfield land. The upcoming series follows the new generation of hatfields and mccoys as they attempt to put aside decades of animosity and work together. Descendants of randall mccoy and devil anse hatfield still reside by the tug river that separated their ancestors and still separates the legendary clans, and they still make moonshine. Our moonshine is 90 proof 45% volume premium hand crafted, handmade, hand bottled, hand labeled. Just a few of the elements found in the hatfield and mccoy show include singing, dancing, acting, aerial stunts, and rope tricks.
Mar 02, 2015 to make the lie worse, no one knew how to make moonshine or have ever made moonshine except for mark hatfield. Ap after generations of bootlegging, direct descendants of the hatfields have teamed up with the mccoy name to produce legal moonshine in southern west virginia with the state. The real story of the crazy feud between the hatfields and. Seeing the potential for a hot new brand and billion dollar profits, a st. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. They may call this hatfield and mccoy whiskey but thats very untrue. Dear whiskey wash i afraid you got your story all wrong. After generations of bootlegging, direct descendants of the hatfields have teamed up with the mccoy name to produce legal moonshine in southern west virginia with the states blessing the start of a new legacy for the families made famous for their 19thcentury feud. In 2014 mark hatfield, the great great grandson of devil anse, decided to take the once kept family secret and bring the product to the public and let everyone taste the drink that many. The hatfieldmccoy feud, also described by journalists as the hatfield mccoy war, involved two rural families of the west virginiakentucky area along the tug fork of the big sandy river in the years 18631891. However, the story as it is usually told is far from the truth, and since the miniseries hatfields. Delight your senses with the unique blend of malt, barley, and corn flavored with hints of caramel butter and vanilla. The mccoy homeplace, like many others associated with the feud, is open to tourists yearround. This is a blend made by a big distiller with overstock product.
The story of johnse hatfield and roseanna mccoy has been romanticized for years, and it is indeed a tragic love story akin to something shakespeare might have devised. Due to the work of bishop and other small distillers. Dolly partons shows in the smokies vacations made easy. Hatfield and mccoy moonshine wild, wonderful west virginia. Our moonshine is made with the exact same recipes that was passed down from devil anse hatfield s ancestors that was kept secret in the family bible. There are few feuds recorded in american history more legendary than that of the hatfield s and mccoy s. But mark was smarter that this company legendary, he saw what they were doing. He is an extremely generous manas long as youre not a hatfieldand welcomes anyone with a mccoy last name into his home. Newportplans for hatfield and mccoy moonshine distillerys newport operation continue to move forward with a targeted opening date in june, according to mark bunch, coowner of the company. Sep 12, 2014 dear whiskey wash i afraid you got your story all wrong. Feb 01, 2015 hatfields, mccoys make moonshine legally. The hatfieldmccoy feud, or the mccoyhatfield feud or the hatfieldmccoy war as some papers at the time called it, involved two rural families of the west virginiakentucky area along the tug fork of the big sandy river in the years 18631891. The show itself showcases amazing comedy alongside wondrous feats and of course, the competitive nature of these historic families. The original hatfield family moonshine products are created using the only original hatfield family recipes.
A favorite attraction for riders is the hatfieldmccoy moonshine distillery, where product is complete with seven to 10 days of fermenting and a day in an authentic 500gallon allcopper still. The hatfields and mccoys foundation hatfield and mccoys. Situated in the southern mountains of gilbert, west virginia, this moonshine has been hand made following a family tradition passed down for generations. Our moonshine is made with the exact same recipes that was passed down from devil anse hatfields ancestors that was kept secret in the family bible. It hinged on the testimony of star witness bill staton. The story of the feud, now over 5 years old, has become a modern american symbol of the perils of family honor, pride, justice, and vengeance. The reality series follows the current reallife descendants of randall. The twohour episodes aired on may 28, 29, and 30, 2012. Direct descendants of the hatfields and mccoys have teamed up to produce and sell legal moonshine, the start of a new legacy for the families made famous for their 19thcentury feud. Settled in one of the poorest areas of the country, they work in coal mines, hunt squirrels, raise goats, revere their grannies, make moonshine and take pride in their history. Just a few of the elements found in the hatfield and mccoy show. It hinged on the testimony of star witness bill staton, a mccoy relative married to a hatfield.
In 1878 randolph mccoy accused floyd hatfield, a cousin of devil anse, of stealing one of his pigs, a valuable commodity in the poor region. The term is traditionally associated with scotch whisky production. Despite his kindness, jim is infamous for his violent temper. Floyd hatfields s trial took place in mccoy territory but was presided over by a cousin of devil anse. Its the true and brutal american story of a family feud that spanned several decades and nearly launched a war between. Hatfields and mccoys american family feud britannica. Funniest show ever, hatfield and mccoys in beverly hills, ca from wv hilarious. Newmake spirit is the highproof alcoholic liquid that comes off the still during spirit production. Floyd hatfieldss trial took place in mccoy territory but was presided over by a cousin of devil anse.