In local South Boston business news, on Friday, Grand Ten Distilling posted the following message on Instagram:

Since we first fired up the stills here in 2011, this Southie has been more than just a place to make delicious booze; it’s been our home. We’ve seen Southie transform, we’ve welcomed tens of thousands of you for tours and cocktails, and we’ve built a family within these walls. We’re filled with sadness to be leaving the place where it all began. Our bar and tasting room will have its final day on October 19th.

The truth is that all things must change. Like many businesses, we are facing the challenge of rising costs in the city we love. This has made it increasingly difficult for us to operate from our current location. While it’s time to close this chapter, we are not closing

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