Whiskey American Southern Comfort
Southern comfort is not a whiskey.
Whiskey american southern comfort. Originating from the french quarter or new orleans southern comfort is a fruit spice and whiskey flavored liqueur blended with whiskey orange vanilla sugar and cinnamon. Welcome to southern comfort the smooth drinking whiskey created by m w. The original recipe was created by martin wilkes heron in new orleans.
The brand was originally created by bartender martin wilkes heron in new orleans in 1874 and originally used whiskey as the base spirit. A premium whiskey that s bold and balanced with core whiskey notes and vibrant caramel and fruit accents. Enjoyed best with mainstream mixers and in cocktails it brings everyone together just like our hometown.
Since march 1 2016 the brand has been owned by the sazerac company which purchased it from brown forman. Invented in 1874 by new orleans. Crafted for true whiskey lovers who want a little extra new orleans kick whether enjoyed neat on the rocks or mixed in classic cocktails.
Though it invariably appears on liquor store shelves next to jim beam and jack daniels southern comfort isn t actually a whiskey. Heron created the the grand ole drink of the south way back in 1874. Back then he was fond of saying none genuine but mine and it still holds true today as whiskey lovers around the world reach for the unmistakable smooth drinking flavor of southern comfort.
Heron was a barkeep looking for a solution to make unrefined whiskey more palatable. Honoring the first african american master distiller this premium whiskey swiftly rolled out throughout the u s. And abroad and can now be found in 50 states 10 countries and shipped to over 148 countries in the world.
Then get it delivered in under 60 minutes. Southern comfort which was first named cuffs buttons is in fact a liqueur a whiskey flavored one. In 2017 uncle nearest 1856 premium aged whiskey launched in the united states.