Water from the Well of the Devil Himself
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The same West Virginia well used by Devil Anse Hatfield on his homeplace still flows today and it’s the heart of every bottle.

A True Family Recipe
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Rooted in legacy. Curated by Jack Hatfield Jr., this is the Hatfield bloodline—preserved with Southern grit and generations of family secrets.

Born in the mountains, bottled in fire.

Moonshine With a Mean Streak of History

The Devil’s Lightning is moonshine forged from Devil Anse Hatfield’s own well water and a secret recipe, a bold tribute to America’s most legendary outlaw. Sip with respect.

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A Message from Jack Hatfield Jr. (3rd Great Grandson of Devil Anse Hatfield)

 

For generations, the name Hatfield has carried the weight of grit, guns, and Appalachian pride. But beyond the tales of the feud lies something deeper, a family rooted in resilience, craftsmanship, and an unshakable sense of tradition.

 

The Devil’s Lightning was born at the crossroads of that legacy where mountain water, hard-earned heritage, and a bold recipe come together in a bottle that doesn’t just honor history… it kicks it up a notch.

 

Using the same well my great-grandfather, Devil Anse Hatfield, drew from the hills of West Virginia, we have crafted a moonshine that’s more than a drink. It’s a revival. A rebellion. A reckoning in a jar.

 

From our family to yours, sip if you dare.

Jackie “Jack” Hatfield Jr.

3rd Great Grandson of Devil Anse Hatfield

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Our Story

From feud to fire, from past to purpose, this is our story.

The Devil’s Lightning is more than moonshine. It is a bold revival of Appalachian grit, crafted from Hatfield family heritage. Born from the same rugged hills that fueled America’s most storied family feud, this spirit pays tribute to the resilience, rebellion, and raw character of a people who refused to be forgotten.

 

For generations, the Hatfields and McCoys were entangled in a battle that defined Appalachian folklore. Today, that fire carries new meaning. As a direct descendant of William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield, the mission is not only to preserve history, but to distill its spirit and share it with a new generation.

 

The Devil’s Lightning is rooted in mountain tradition and family legend, using water drawn from Devil Anse Hatfield’s original well and a recipe passed down through heritage and storytelling. This moonshine embodies the fire that once fueled a feud, now reborn as a symbol of strength, pride, and survival.

 

This is more than a drink. It is about telling the truth, celebrating where we come from, and carrying forward a legacy one bottle at a time. Whether you are sipping the moonshine, walking through Devil Anse’s homeplace, or stepping into the museum, you are not just witnessing history, you are living it.

 

From feud to fire, the spirit lives on.

A Legacy of Grit

Born from the history of the Hatfield name — a symbol of resilience, pride, and mountain strength.

Crafted by Bloodline

Created by Jackie “Jack” Hatfield Jr., 3rd Great Grandson of Devil Anse Hatfield, using the same historic well.

History in a Bottle

Where mountain water, family tradition, and a bold recipe come together to create a drink that kicks history up a notch.

Moonshine

Every sip of The Devil’s Lightning bites with heat, burns with cinnamon, and finishes smooth as mountain smoke.

Water Source: Devil Anse Hatfield’s historic well, Sarah Ann, WV
Bottle: Custom label design featuring Devil Anse — part outlaw, part myth, all Hatfield

 

Whether you drink it neat, mix it up, or just dare your friends, The Devil’s Lightning brings the heat of the feud to your glass.

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Thanks to all who joined us in Dunlap for the fiery first taste of The Devil’s Lightning! Photos,
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The Hatfield McCoy Heritage Center

One of a kind historic experience in
Pigeon Forge, TN

Devil Anse Hatfield Homeplace

12790 Jerry West Hwy.
Sarah Ann, WV 25644

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