The Firefly Story

The first Firefly Distillery, just 30 minutes outside of Charleston, SC. was the birthplace of Firefly Spirits. It is where the founders, Jim Irvin and Scott Newitt, came up with the crazy idea to build a distillery in the ‘middle of nowhere,’ and make the world’s first Sweet Tea Vodka. That crazy idea was a destination known for its genuine southern hospitality, fine quality spirits and innovation.

Firefly Distillery was founded by Jim Irvin & Scott Newitt. Jim is a scientist. Scott is a visionary. Jim had a winery. Scott was in the wine business. That’s how they met, became friends and soon realized they both shared a crazy idea to build a distillery; something that proved to be much easier said than done.

It’s all legal and it always has been at Firefly. As the company was being formed, Jim and Scott wanted to avoid expensive licensing fees, not to mention confrontations with “The Law.” So they did their own lobbying and got a bill passed into state law that made it affordable and legal to distill, sample and purchase bottled spirits at a distillery in South Carolina.* This historic event opened the opportunity for Firefly to establish their homeplace distillery and grow Firefly into a nationally recognized all-American spirit brand.

Scott & Jim did not have a big budget to buy a still so they built their own from scratch. It was a 55 gallon stainless steel tank on top of a propane burner that is now on display in their Tasting Room. They got it fired up and began distilling. First they made Muscadine vodka, distilled from Jim’s grapes. Scott tells it, “We started with the grapes and we made grappa. But grappa tastes like grappa and I had to sell the stuff so we wanted to come up with something else. Then we made The Original Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, which is now our flagship brand.

The Strawberry Moonshine is South Carolina sweet but it packs a punch so don’t be fooled by its pretty package.

Our award-winning Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, infused with Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey, resulting in a smooth, light bourbon with a sweet honey finish. Our Master Distiller transformed used bourbon barrels into small, wooden cubes that were immersed in honey. After fully absorbing it, they were placed in the belly of a stainless-steel tank, letting the bourbon soak up those delicious honey flavors every single day for seven months.

Our signature expression, created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle by combining the character of cognac with the intensity of bitter orange. This refined liqueur contains 40% ABV (51% cognac and 49% orange liqueur).

TASTING NOTES

Color: Brilliant amber and topaz tones

Aroma: Vanilla cognac nuances with hints of candied zest

Flavor: Bitter orange, balanced by cognac notes of hazelnuts and toffee with a long, harmonious finish

Perfect Serve Oo the rocks and Grand Cocktails

Introducing a distinctive blend of meticulously aged rums, carefully distilled and matured at the renowned Diamond Distillery. Bottled at a robust 86 proof, this exceptional rum has been imported in bulk containers and expertly bottled at the Five & 20 Distillery in Westfield, NY.

Crafted with precision, this captivating blend combines the flavors of pot and continuous still rums to enhance your favorite rum cocktails. Each sip reveals a symphony of flavors that will captivate your senses.

Upon nosing this exquisite rum, a delightful bouquet unfolds, offering enticing notes of dark fruit, roasted nuts, tobacco, smoky oak, and a touch of spice. These aromas pave the way for a truly flavorful experience.

The body of this rum maintains the promise of its aroma, delivering a rich and full-flavored profile. The complex blend of flavors, derived from the pot and continuous still rums, harmonizes seamlessly. The dark fruit notes, roasted nuts, and hints of tobacco intermingle, while the smoky oak adds depth and character. A gentle touch of spice weaves through, adding an extra layer of complexity and intrigue.

As the journey comes to a close, the finish leaves a lasting impression. The oak and spice linger, allowing the flavors to gracefully fade away. It is a satisfying conclusion that beckons for another sip.

Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation for your favorite rum-based cocktails, this exceptional blend promises to elevate your drinking experience. With its nuanced flavors and impeccable craftsmanship, this rum blend is a testament to the art of blending and a perfect companion for those seeking a memorable rum experience.

Jack Daniel’s Winter Jack is a seasonal blend of apple cider liqueur, Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and holiday spices, based on an original family recipe from Jack’s home in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Even if you live in a place where it’s never cold or snowy, you’ll never regret being prepared. Our heartwarming Tennessee Cider should always be enjoyed with friends and family.

Jose Cuervo Authentic Classic Margarita is a blend of tequila, and lime with a hint of orange to satisfy!

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright zest and pressed lime peel. Undernotes of orange and agave.

Finish: Tequila and sweet oranges.

Taste: Starts tart lime peel fading quickly into creamy lemon and agave.

Named after an inlet on Islay’s rugged Atlantic coast, Sanaig is a vatting of both sherry and bourbon casks. The high proportion of Oloroso sherry influence adding a balance of dried fruits and spices to classic Kilchoman citrus sweetness and peat smoke character.

ISLAY'S RUGGED ATLANTIC WEST COAST

The west coast of Islay, from Portnahaven to Sanaigmore, is regularly battered by strong Atlantic storms. The high winds and rough seas have carved into the coastline to dramatic effect, creating a rugged beauty mirrored in the whisky after-which it was named.

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Distilled, blended and bottled by Kōloa Rum Company Kalaheo, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi, 40% ABV/80 Proof.

Kōloa Gold Rum is made from pure cane sugar, distilled in an impressive vintage 1,210 gallon, steam-powered copper pot still and cut with filtered water from the ancient Mount Waiʻaleʻale.

The rum is distilled 2 times at 160 – 180 ABV.

Appearance
A vibrant, golden hued rum with a wonderful and surprisingly deep viscosity on the glass. Shimmering, light golden legs run slowly and deliberately down the inside of the glass.

Nose
Initially starts off a rich caramel with wafts of butter toffee, light hints of amaretto and freshly roasted macadamia nuts.

Taste and Finish
This soft, candy-like gold rum presents itself boldly with no pretenses other than being a good-tasting gold rum. The mouth feel is viscous with an upfront caramel blast that finishes with vanilla, light macadamia nut brittle and toasted almond.

Peppery and floral notes overflow in this white whiskey, which some compare to aquavit. It is a traditional American spirit. George Washington made it in his distillery, and it was common in the New World before the rise of bourbon after the Whiskey Rebellion. Our unaged White Rye is perfect when sipped neat but also excellent over ice or in classic and contemporary cocktails. Barely touching the barrel before being bottled, this is the true essence of rye without being overshadowed by oak.

The “Original Applejack”, Laird’s Straight Apple Brandy – Bottled in Bond is made the same today as it was over 200 years ago. This product is 100% apple brandy, aged for a minimum of 4 years in charred oak barrels, then bottled at 100 proof.  With its harmonious marriage of baked apple flavors and spiced wood notes, Laird’s Straight Apple Brandy Bottled in Bond exhibits the traditional, authentic expression of apple brandy.

Great for sipping and demanded by the best bartenders worldwide, for use in both classic and modern cocktails.