by so_distilling | Apr 6, 2018 | History, Our Products, Tasty Recipes
Tomorrow is National Beer Day and we wanted to celebrate by sharing this simple “cocktail” with you. Sometimes, there’s such beauty in simplicity! Take the Boilermaker, for instance… it’s not sure when this popular concoction came into...
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 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 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 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...
by so_distilling | Dec 12, 2017 | General, History
Wishing everyone who celebrates the Festival of Lights a very Happy Hanukkah! Today marks the first day of this Jewish celebration. Did you know that Statesville is home to not only one of the oldest synagogues in North Carolina, but in the nation? While a formal...
by so_distilling | Dec 5, 2017 | General, Happenings, History
Happy Repeal Day! Today marks the 84th anniversary of the 21st Amendment being passed! Come celebrate the freedom at Southern Distilling Company with our award-winning Southern Star Bourbon Whiskeys. We’ll raise our glass to that! Cheers,...
by so_distilling | Nov 27, 2017 | General, History, Special Events
November 30th is Saint Andrew’s Day!! This Thursday is Saint Andrews Day, which is Scotland’s official national day. While Southern Distilling Company may be located across the pond, it’s a special day at the distillery for us because it is the...
by so_distilling | Nov 13, 2017 | General, History
CELEBRATE NATIONAL HAPPY HOUR DAY WITH SOUTHERN DISTILLING COMPANY!! Yesterday, November 12th, was National Happy Hour Day! Since the distillery is closed on Sundays, the Team at Southern Distilling is observing and celebrating this special date today! Wikipedia...