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Looking for the latest Blog Posts from Southern Distilling Company? Scroll through our recipes, contests, and educational articles to stay up to date on the latest happenings here at the distillery.
NEW PRODUCT ALERT: Paragon Wheated Whiskey Launches!
From our local grains to your glass, every drop is something to be savored. We are happy to announce our new line of wheated straight bourbon whiskeys has launched. Learn more at https://www.southerndistillingcompany.com/products/paragon-whiskey/.
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TASTY RECIPES ~ Southern Bourbon Champagne Mimosa
When today is both Whiskey Wednesday and Mimosa Day, what better cocktail to create than this easy Bourbon Champagne Mimosa! Cheers, y'all! Enjoy!! SOUTHERN BOURBON CHAMPAGNE MIMOSA What you'll need: 1.5 oz. Southern Star Standard High Rye Bourbon Whiskey 1/2...
BOURBONISM 101: Bourbon Barrels ~ What’s Going on in There?!
BOURBONISM 101: Bourbon Barrels ~ What’s Going on in There?! What’s going on in there barrel when bourbon and whiskey is aging? Why is it so important? How long does it need to be in there? Does it need to go into a barrel? Well... the short answer is yes and we will...
TASTY RECIPES ~ The Southern Sazarac
TASTY RECIPES ~ The Southern Sazarac Branded around the 1850s as the United States' first official cocktail (and currently the state of Louisiana's official state cocktail!), the Sazerac has been said to be the "perfect metaphor for a Southern gentleman". The defining...
On A Shelf Near You!
Are you looking for our award-winning Southern Star Bourbon Whiskeys? Click the map to see if we're on a shelf near you! If not, call your local ABC Store and ask for us by name (and NC ABC Code)! NC ABC Codes are as follows: *Southern Star Double Shot Bourbon Cream...
TASTY RECIPES ~ The Southern Boilermaker
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 existence, but many believe...
AMAZING WOMEN ~ Forging Ahead
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 whiskey women! From...
BOURBONISM 101: High Rye versus High Wheat
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 "mash bill" is...
AMAZING WOMEN ~ Pirate Queen of Ireland
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 "Pirate Queen" in the 16th...