Gin From the Ground Up

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Traxler Littlejohn, owner, operator and head distiller at Nippitaty Distillery in Charleston, S.C. Like the cicada, Traxler found himself “underground” for 13 years as he worked in corporate Human Resources, only to emerge later with a reimagined dream job. After leaving the corporate world behind, in four years Traxler took an entirely new career path as a distiller and small business owner. It may have taken him 17 years to land his dream job, but just like the cicada, the best is yet to come.

Another "Sweet" Side of Jack!

Once again we find ourselves surrounded by more fantastic locally made products. We introduced you once before to the Jack Rudy Cocktail Co., and here we have another product that we love and that we can't wait to get out there for you check out and sample yourselves. Check out the full post for our Bourbon Sweet Tea Sour recipe featuring one of Jack Rudy's latest offerings!

Food & Drink, HomeThe Judge FamilyDecember 30, 2017Cocktail, Drinks, Jack Rudy, Bourbon, Sweet Tea, RecipeComment

Bittermilk: Holiday Edition

We're back with more from an amazing Charleston based company, Bittermilk. This is our second post featuring Bittermilk and we're so excited about it! It's getting very close to the holidays and we can promise you that this product makes for an excellent gift. If this were under our Christmas tree, or in our stockings, it would make for a mighty fine holiday, indeed.

Food & DrinkThe Judge FamilyDecember 11, 2017Cocktail, Drinks, Imbibe, Bittermilk, Holiday, Winter WarmerComment

The True Jack of all Trades: Jack Rudy

It’s our absolute pleasure to share with you another southern based business that, like us, enjoys some of the same finer things. Enter Jack Rudy Cocktail Company. Jack Rudy is a family affair with roots in both Charleston, SC and Lexington, KY. This dedicated family offers a wide range of cocktail mixers, bitters, finishing touch products, apparel and drink making accessories for anyones needs. Wether you’re an experienced bar back and looking for something new, or an amateur cocktail enthusiast just looking to get started, they have something for you.

Food & Drink, HomeThe Judge FamilyOctober 13, 2017Jack Rudy, Jack, Cocktail, Gin, Gin and Tonic, Drinks Comment

What I'm Drinking...Right Now!

Right now sour beers are all the craze and I have to admit I’m right in the heat of it. I love IPAs and I always will. This is America after all. However, there’s nothing better than a great sour beer on a hot day. Read on to hear our current favorite for this summer!

Food & DrinkThe Judge FamilyAugust 4, 2017Beer, Craft Beer, Drinks, Community, Charleston, Brewery Comments