Football season is finally here! College football kicked off with an upset of Georgia Tech over Florida State and a full slate of College football starts tonight. The professionals take the field next week and the Carolina Panthers will be doing so in style with a new head coach hoping to bring a spark in the franchise’s 30th football season. This milestone is also marked by a special barrel release from Southern Star, the Official Craft Bourbon of the Carolina Panthers. Read all the details below on this special bottle made for this milestone season!
Limited Edition 30 Seasons Bourbon Commemorative Bottle Launches for 2024 NFL Season
STATESVILLE, N.C. (August 29, 2024) – Southern Star, the award-winning craft bourbon line from North Carolina’s Southern Distilling Company and the Official Craft Bourbon of the Carolina Panthers, proudly announces a Special Barrel Release to celebrate 30 years of Carolina Panthers football. This exclusive, limited edition is a small batch Paragon Cognac Finish of Southern Star Cask Strength Paragon Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
In collaboration with the Carolina Panthers, Southern Distilling Company pays tribute to North Carolina’s rich history with this unique release. To mark the 30th season milestone, Southern Distilling will host a release party on Saturday, September 7, at their Statesville Tasting Room. The event begins at 10 a.m., featuring Panthers Legends autograph sessions from 1-3 p.m. Fans can also enjoy tastings of the new bourbon and Southern Star signature cocktails.
This limited edition is capped at 3,000 bottles and will be available exclusively at the distillery and select locations in North and South Carolina.
“Fall means football season in the Carolinas,” says Pete Barger, co-founder and CEO of Southern Distilling Company. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with the Panthers and celebrate this milestone with a special release that honors our shared heritage.”
The Southern Star 2024 Carolina Panthers Limited Series Paragon Cognac Finish Cask Strength Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a nine-barrel blend, aged six years, and hand-selected by Barger. Finished with virgin oak Cognac staves, this bourbon delivers a rich, complex profile with notes of French vanilla, caramel, maple, roasted pecan, and sweet oak. The palate offers flavors of baker’s spice, salted caramel, vanilla bean, and cinnamon, with a smooth, balanced finish of vanilla, spice, citrus, and light heat.
Priced at $99.95 MSRP and bottled at 106 Proof, this release is the second edition of a five-year collector’s series, each celebrating the Panthers’ history. The commemorative bottle features a decorative neck hanger with an eight-page guide highlighting past games, historical photos, and the 2024 Panthers schedule.
“We’re thrilled to offer fans a unique way to commemorate our 30th season,” said Dan O’Neill, VP of Corporate Partnerships for the Panthers. “This collaboration with Southern Distilling Company reflects our pride in the Carolinas and our commitment to celebrating with our fans.”
For more details, visit Southern Distilling Company and follow them on Instagram and Facebook @southerndistilling.
About Southern Distilling Company:
Founded in 2013 by Pete and Vienna Barger, Southern Distilling Company is a leader in North Carolina’s distilling tradition, operating one of the largest privately owned distilleries in the U.S. The distillery offers an array of award-winning spirits, including Southern Star Paragon Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey and more. Southern Star products are available across 18 U.S. markets with plans for expanded distribution.
About the Carolina Panthers:
Established in 1993, the Carolina Panthers have become a cornerstone of NFL football in the Carolinas. With six division titles and two NFC Championships, the Panthers are dedicated to serving the two-state region through community partnerships and philanthropic efforts. The team plays at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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