The Gamecock Bourbon Society invites fans to join their tailgate in Athens, Georgia on September 16, 2023. The event, taking place before the Gamecocks’ match against the top-rated team, includes bourbon, TV, close restroom access, shade, and catered lunch for $25 per person, catering to 40 attendees. The gathering aims to provide a lively atmosphere for Society members and players, with exact location details shared to those who reserve spots.
Scotland is the birthplace of whisky without an E, refrigeration, penicillin, TV, the magical story of Peter Pan, and a host of other things I’m personally thankful for. Though, I am most thankful to Scotland for being the birthplace of golf & whiskey (even if the Irish say their monks were on to it first). […]
There is a time in one’s life that you make the decision to go against what Mom and Dad tells you, and you finally get the courage to say yes to your first drink. That first drink may have been offered by a friend, a beer taken from Dad’s fridge, wine from Mom’s coffer, or […]
It cannot be rushed. There are no corners to cut, no loopholes to exploit. The process of bourbon is long, exhausting, and challenging. Its requirement of unrelenting patience is a standard of the trade that is well known, yet not always respected. With other things in life, instant gratification can be awarded to the person […]
The end of the 1984 season marked a period in South Carolina history that Gamecock fans were especially proud to talk about. After Coach Joe Morrison’s first Carolina team went 5-6 in ‘83, the 1984 team took flame to the record books and finished the regular season 10-1. Back porches, outdoor garages, barber shops, the […]
There is something special about walking into a craft distillery that sets it apart from the larger ones across the globe. Especially ones within the border of the great state of South Carolina. As GC, Ryan Miles, and I walked into High Wire for our meeting (and to beat the heat), we were greeted with […]
I am convinced that there is not a better support system in any interest group than that of the Gamecock Bourbon community. If there is I will be flat-out shocked, and I even challenge you to show me such an example. When I started writing this I tried to find a community that rivals it. […]
Just off the Cooper River at the base of the Arthur Ravanel bridge in historic Charleston, SC, you will find a boutique distillery offering one of the most unique whiskies in the world. High Wire Distillery, with the partnership of local farmers and celebrity chefs, have found a way to combine their love and passion […]
