by so_distilling | Mar 30, 2018 | Women & Whiskey
Since the first mash’s distillation, women have always played an ongoing role in the history of whiskey. At the close of Women’s History Month, we didn’t want to feature just one amazing lady… instead, celebrate all of today’s amazing...
by so_distilling | Mar 26, 2018 | Bourbonism 101, General
BOURBONISM 101: High Rye versus High Wheat Whether its sipped neat or on the rocks, with soft or spicy notes of fruit or cereal grains, the majority of bourbon’s flavors come from one of two grains: rye or wheat. As mentioned in a previous blog post, a...
by so_distilling | Mar 23, 2018 | History, Women & Whiskey
Amazing Woman Grace O’Malley Contrary to popular belief, not all pirates were men. In fact, Grace O’Malley (Gráinne Ní Mháille in Gaelic) was one of the most significant and fascinating women known as the “Queen of the Irish Seas” and the...
by so_distilling | Mar 19, 2018 | General
HAPPY NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK! Yesterday, March 18th, 2018, marked the beginning of National Agriculture Week here in the United States. As one of North Carolina’s top industries (bringing in 17% of the state’s income ~ more than $84 billion!),...
by so_distilling | Mar 16, 2018 | History, Women & Whiskey
Amazing Woman Maria Hebraea (Maria the Jewess) Women have been involved in the practice of chemistry since the earliest recorded times, such as making beer and preparing medicinal compounds.While wise men all over the world have been studying alchemy for millennia,...
by so_distilling | Mar 15, 2018 | Our Products, Tasty Recipes
LUCK OF THE IRISH SHAKE What You’ll Need: 2 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream ¼ cup milk ¼ cup Southern Star Double Shot Coffee Bourbon Cream Liqueur ¼ oz. Southern Star Standard High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey Garnish: Chocolate syrup Whipped cream Green...
by so_distilling | Mar 14, 2018 | General, History
It’s Whiskey Wednesday and This Saturday is Saint Patrick’s Day! Legend Has It… Shortly after King Henry II invaded Ireland in 1170, the English found the Irish imbibing in what they called ‘aqua vitae’ (the “water of life”)....
by so_distilling | Mar 12, 2018 | Our Products, Tasty Recipes
SOUTHERN STAR DOUBLE SHOT BOURBON CREAM HOT CHOCOLATE What You’ll Need: DOUBLE SHOT BOURBON CREAM HOT CHOCOLATE 3 ounces dark hot chocolate 3 ounces Southern Star Double Shot Bourbon Cream Liqueur Cinnamon for garnish HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOW FLUFF: 3 egg whites 2/3...
by so_distilling | Mar 8, 2018 | History, Women & Whiskey
Happy International Women’s Day!! Amazing Woman Lilian Bland Did you know that women represent 37% of the world’s whiskey drinkers? March is Women’s History Month and each week throughout the month, we’ll be featuring some pretty amazing women...
