Virgil Kane, the Lowcountry impartial bottler and whiskey model, lately introduced a strategic partnership with Cannon Distillery, an esteemed South Carolina distillery recognized for its array of artisanal merchandise. This new enterprise represents a serious milestone within the progress trajectory for each firms as they purpose to broaden their attain within the South Carolina and Georgia markets, all whereas crafting distinctive spirits utilizing the best components.
“That is an thrilling time as a result of we’re going again to our roots. Not solely does Virgil Kaine now have a house in Charleston the place our passionate supporters can come go to us, however having a distillery so shut will allow us to be extra hands-on with the product,” stated Virgil Kaine Founder David Szlam. “By eliminating the intermediary, we will personally guarantee each bottle of Virgil Kaine is pretty much as good because it probably will be.”
Virgil Kaine was based in 2011, by Charleston-based cooks Szlam and Ryan Meany. Since debuting, Virgil Kaine has launched eight limited-edition whiskeys. Cannon Distillery was based in 2017 in Avondale by Kris Kincaid as a ardour mission to make craft cocktail-friendly spirits. Roderick Hale Waver serves because the Grasp Distiller.
Szlam and Kincaid every convey a wealthy culinary background and intensive expertise within the restaurant business. This shared experience fuels their ardour for crafting distinctive dishes, cocktails, and spirits, at all times prioritizing top-quality components and distinctive flavors.
“What I like about this partnership is that it permits us to actually concentrate on what we do greatest — use our culinary know-how to create distinctive, flavorful, high-quality spirits, and finally improve the client expertise,” stated Kincaid. “Each of our groups have lower our tooth within the Charleston hospitality scene and navigated the distribution college of onerous knocks. These experiences are invaluable to our partnership. However we aren’t hardcore accountants or hospitality executives centered solely on the underside line. We’re bringing a brand new perspective to the sport, and I feel we’re creating one thing extremely particular that prospects will love.”
“This partnership deepens the bond amongst passionate and enthusiastic entrepreneurs who share frequent values and aspirations. It’s greater than only a enterprise. It actually looks like a household,” added Szlam. “We’ve got constructed one thing distinctive and thrilling, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish collectively.”
The Cannon Collective portfolio will now embrace all Cannon and Virgil Kaine merchandise, together with Nippitaty Gin, providing a broader and extra numerous vary of spirits.
Virgil Kaine and Cannon Distillery Unveil New Occasion Area on James Island
Along with the brand new partnership, Cannon Distillery has expanded to a brand new 14,000 sq. foot location at 1734 Sign Level Highway on James Island. The brand new distillery includes a 7,500 sq. foot occasion house often known as The Rickhouse, full catering companies, tasting space and retail store.
Merchandise from Cannon Distillery, Virgil Kaine and Nippitaty Gin can be found for buy within the store.
