Honoring Statesville’s Whiskey Legacy While Driving the Future of Custom Spirits Production
Southern Distilling Company proudly unveils Statesville Contract Distilling. This is a dedicated division recognizing its decade-long success in contract distilling and co-packing services. Rooted in Statesville, North Carolina, a city once known as the “Liquor Capital of the World,” this expansion solidifies the company’s commitment to precision, innovation, and world-class craftsmanship in whiskey production.
Statesville Contract Distilling: Elevating Custom Spirits Production
Since its founding in 2013, Southern Distilling Company has been at the forefront of premium contract distilling, offering bespoke solutions to whiskey brands worldwide. With Statesville Contract Distilling, the company now formally highlights this core pillar of its business, reinforcing its expertise in crafting high-quality spirits tailored to each client’s needs.
“We don’t just make whiskey—we redefine excellence. Contract distilling has been the backbone of our business from the start, and it was time to give this essential part of our business its own name and identity.” – Pete Barger, Co-founder, Southern Distilling Company
Why Statesville? A Whiskey Heritage Reignited
Statesville is more than just a location. It’s a historic whiskey powerhouse with the perfect climate. It also has ideal grain-growing conditions and logistics for distilling, aging, and transporting spirits. Once a global leader in whiskey production before Prohibition, Statesville is now reclaiming its place in the whiskey world, thanks to Southern Distilling Company’s modern innovation and dedication to craft spirits.
“Statesville Contract Distilling represents not just the core of our services but also the spirit of a community deeply rooted in distilling heritage.” – Pete Barger
Custom Whiskey Solutions with Unmatched Quality
Statesville Contract Distilling offers full-service, scalable solutions for brands looking to craft superior spirits.
🔹 Custom & Standard New Fill Whiskeys
🔹 Aged Barrel Inventory
🔹 Warehouse Barrel Storage
🔹 Private Label Production
🔹 Co-Packing for 150+ Global Brands
Statesville Contract Distilling combines cutting-edge technology with time-honored distilling traditions. This approach delivers exceptional spirits at scale. The company maintains the artisanal quality that discerning whiskey brands demand.
“This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the trust and support of our team, partners, and community. Together, we’re building something truly special.” – Pete Barger
Experience the Legacy
Southern Distilling Company welcomes visitors to explore its 20-acre distillery campus in Statesville, NC. With a 36,000-square-foot state-of-the-art distillery and over 65,000 barrels aging in rickhouses, the company continues to honor the past while shaping the future of American whiskey.
For more information, visit StatesvilleContractDistilling.com and SouthernDistillingCompany.com.
