Distillery Explosion Scare in Olympia, Washington

Blind Pig Distillery, a small distillery in Olympia, Washington, suffered an overflow accident on Wednesday, November 4. The release of steam and hot liquid prompted many in the immediate area to believe an explosion was imminent and fled the area.

When the Fire Department arrived on the scene, tests revealed no explosive gases in the atmosphere. Thus, the risk of an explosion or fire was minimal.

Blind Pig makes a malt whiskey, and currently releases unaged versions of it was a white whiskey and as flavored whiskeys, all labeled as moonshine.

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