President Paul Miles celebrates daughter Caroline and undefeated Gamecock teams. He introduces a $59.98 Yellowstone “Laurel and Main” barrel pick, honoring Soda City Market and Ambrosia Taverna. Buy within 21 days for a chance to win Weller Special Reserve at MSRP. Broad Branch barrel delayed but coming soon.
In the midst of a storm, the Gamecock Bourbon Society anticipates a successful 2024. They commend Lamont Paris for transforming basketball, and announce new merchandise, including a unique t-shirt and Peter Millar items. Proceeds will support the Garnet Trust. Paul Miles also seeks feedback for potential future merchandise. Visit their online shop for more details.
The Gamecock Bourbon Society has shared updates on various current and upcoming activities. A busy football season has seen the Society growing in members and momentum. The Society is releasing its first-ever barrel pick from South Carolina, named “Garnet Dawn”, on November 24th with a special release at Bottle’s Beverage Superstore. Other notable highlights include tailgates and merchandise sales for football and basketball games, upcoming bourbon barrels from Maker’s Mark and Broad Branch, and a tribute gift to bourbon legend Julian Van Winkle.
Gamecock Bourbon has announced the arrival of their two new barrels at retail partners, ready for shipment across South Carolina. Bottles can be collected from Green’s on Assembly and Bottles Columbia. Inquiries are welcomed via email or Twitter DM. Special offers are available for members who have reserved bottles via the company’s website until November 24th. However, prices will increase after the cut-off date of November 25th. The initiative does not generate profits but aims to spread good bourbon in South Carolina.
The founder of Gamecock Bourbon Society (GBS), G.C. Ramey, announces his departure from the club to pursue his passion in education, with a focus on bourbon history. Ramey initially established GBS with hopes of connecting with fellow Gamecock and bourbon enthusiasts. Former Director of Development, Paul Miles, will now assume ownership and operations of GBS, allowing Ramey to focus on his academic pursuits. Existing GBS operations and events are expected to continue.
The Gamecock Bourbon Society has had a busy year acquiring exclusive barrels for its members. Upcoming releases include the popular Blue Run “Black Magic” and Lone Elm Texas Wheat Whiskey, as well as 100% Jimmy Red Corn Bourbon from Charleston’s High Wire Distillery. Other selections, including Chicken Cock’s 7-year-old Single Barrel and Broad Branch’s Single Barrel, will be launched later this year. Future tastings are planned at Maker’s Mark and Jack Daniel’s, among others. The Society has received member interest in selecting, tasting, and naming barrels, and is working on solutions to facilitate such involvement.