Top 16 Southern American Liqueurs

Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, is celebrated as the oldest continuously operating distillery in the United States, with a rich history of over 200 years. Founded by Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. and later expanded under George T. Stagg, the distillery has survived challenges such as floods, fires, and Prohibition, during which it produced whiskey for medicinal purposes. Today, it is known for its wide range of highly acclaimed bourbons and whiskeys, including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, and the Pappy Van Winkle line. Buffalo Trace has garnered numerous awards, emphasizing its commitment to quality and innovation in whiskey production. Expand

House of Applejay is a renowned distillery specializing in the production of fine liqueurs and spirits. Located in East Ellijay, in the northern mountains of Georgia, the distillery combines European heritage with a modern American style to create unique products like "Applejay from Ellijay" – an apple liqueur that honors the region's apple-growing tradition. In addition, House of Applejay offers a variety of vodkas and liqueurs inspired by the local mountains, such as Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka and Mt. Wildcat Juniper Liqueur. Visitors can enjoy historic tours and tastings, immersing themselves in the rich culture of distillation and the unique flavors the distillery offers.Expand

Sazerac Company is one of the oldest privately held distilleries in the United States, founded in the 1850s. The company's headquarters are located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it is renowned for its wide range of alcoholic beverages, including whiskey, bourbon, rum, vodka, gin, and liqueurs. The company takes its name from the Sazerac cocktail, which is considered to be the first cocktail ever created in the United States.Expand

William Price Distilling is a craft distillery located in Houston, Texas, founded by college roommates and rugby teammates Bryan Clary and Zachary Hiller. The distillery is named after Clary's great-great-great-great-grandfather, William Price Clary, who was the first in their family to settle in Texas over 150 years ago.The distillery offers a variety of spirits, including whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, and specialty liqueurs. Their destination distillery features a tasting room with an elevated cocktail menu, immersive hands-on tours, spirit classes, and bespoke experiences. Expand

In its original form, this Southern classic used whiskey as its base, along with a secret combination of spices. Sometime in the 20th century, the original recipe was changed, and whiskey was merely used as a flavoring, while the drink was based on a neutral grain spirit. First created by Martin W. Heron in New Orleans, Southern Comfort is appreciated for its smooth flavor, with hints of fruits and spices. It can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but it also works well as a cocktail ingredient. In 2016, the brand was bought by Sazerac, a company that is trying to bring Southern Comfort back to its original form. The improved, whiskey-based version of the drink was introduced in 2017.Expand

This pomegranate-flavored liqueur was first manufactured in 2006. Although it does not pride in rich and long history, the liqueur soon gained recognition for its versatility and a complex taste profile. It is produced from natural pomegranate juice, premium vodka, and a small amount of imported tequila. Pama is praised for its berry aroma and a unique combination of sweet and tart flavors. Although it can be enjoyed on its own, preferably on the rocks with a lemon twist, it also pairs exceptionally well with bubbly drinks such as ginger ale, tonic water, sparkling wines, and Champagne.Expand

Herbsaint is an anise-flavored liqueur that originated in New Orleans. It was created in 1934 by J.M. Legendre, a New Orleans pharmacist who loosely modeled the drink on absinthe, which was prohibited in the US at the time. The liqueur is green and herbaceous, with dominant anise and licorice notes. The original recipe was tweaked in the 1970s, but Sazerac, the current owner, reintroduced Mr. Legendre’s original in 2010. Both versions are now available. Unlike absinthe, this liqueur was wormwood free, and it has more in common with the French pastis. Herbsaint was initially named Legendre Absinthe, but Legendre had to remove the absinthe label following government initiative, so the liqueur acquired its current name. This popular liqueur is best known as the ingredient in the legendary Sazerac cocktail. Expand