Skip to main content


Southern Distilling Company emerged with four medals from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition this week, one for each of its four entries. The news was headlined by Double Gold and Gold medal honors for its Southern Star Paragon Cask Strength and Hunting Creek Straight Rye Whiskey, respectively. The entire tally came in as follows:Southern Star Paragon Cask Strength Wheated Straight Bourbon (Double Gold)Hunting Creek Straight Rye Whiskey (Gold)Southern Star Double Rye (Silver) Southern Star Standard High Rye Straight Bourbon (Silver) The addition of these medals gives Southern Distilling Company more than 50 overall awards, and puts Southern Star Paragon in position for a coveted platinum medal should it win a third consecutive Double Gold at SFWSC in 2025. 

Congratulations to our entire Southern Distilling team members and for your continued support our award-winning Southern Star expressions.