North Carolina’s Southern Distilling Company is launching a limited release Southern Star Bourbon Finished in Honey Barrels. 

This launch will be exclusively available for purchase at Southern Distilling Company’s Statesville Tasting Room beginning December 14, while supplies last.

Southern Star Bourbon Finished in Honey Barrels is a cask-strength bourbon, bottled at 106.8 proof and finished in a honey-drenched barrel for a year. A tribute to craftsmanship that spans generations, this spirit is elegant enough for a special occasion, while also being delicious for a daily indulgence. 

A blend of local grains and a final year maturing in a wildflower honey-saturated barrel create a spectacular depth of flavor with hints of toffee, fruit, walnut, and a delicate sweetness that balances warm, peppery spice.

“A few years back, a local honey producer asked us for a barrel to age some of his honey in, to infuse it with the flavor of whiskey,” Pete Barger, co-founder and CEO of Southern Distilling Company, said in a news release. “After the honey had aged, they sent the barrel back and the inside was still coated with honey. Of course, we couldn’t let it go to waste. We filled the barrel with one of our select bourbons that had already been aging several years and put it in the rickhouse for another 12 months. When we finally tasted it, we were floored. It’s a limited release, so you’ll want to get your hands on a bottle.”

This release will be first available at Southern Distilling Company’s Honey of a Holiday event held at the Statesville distillery (211 Jennings Road, Statesville NC 28625) on Dec. 14 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. EST. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure a bottle of this seasonal release, limit one bottle per person. 

The celebration will include product sampling, signature cocktails, Bushcraft BBQ food truck, live music, complimentary 750 mL bottle engraving, shopping, and more. 

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About Southern Distilling Company

Southern Distilling Company has reignited North Carolina’s distilling tradition while embracing the innovation of America’s craft spirits industry. The 20-acre distillery campus is proudly located in Statesville, North Carolina, a city with a big role in bourbon’s history. The distillery, located along Interstate 77 near the I-40 interchange is open for tours, tastings, cocktails, and bottle sales. It also hosts public events and experiences throughout the year. For more information, visit SouthernDistillingCompany.com.