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Southern Grace Distilleries

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Southern Grace Distilleries
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2014
Descriptiontext

Southern Grace Distilleries is a distilled spirits producer, as indicated by its corporate name, operating under the "Whiskey Prison" brand. The company maintains a web presence at southerngracedistilleries.com, whose homepage is titled "Home | Whiskey Prison." The brand name "Whiskey Prison" implies a focus on whiskey production, though the source data does not specify whether the company produces bourbon, rye, malt whiskey, or other spirit categories.

The source material provides no information about underlying production technology, distillation methods, aging facilities, product portfolio, pricing, distribution channels, or customer segments. No headcount, revenue, leadership, funding history, or geographic footprint is disclosed. The homepage metadata is the only observable data point, and the source ID explicitly notes that company type, operating status, and revenue "cannot be determined from available source data."

Because the input is limited to a homepage title and a search for the company name, the business model cannot be characterized with confidence. The most reasonable inference is that Southern Grace Distilleries generates revenue through direct-to-consumer spirit sales and/or wholesale distribution, consistent with the craft distillery model implied by the corporate name. However, no pricing, channel, or customer details are available to substantiate this. All non-name-based claims should be treated as unverified.

Short descriptiontext

Southern Grace Distilleries is a distilled spirits producer operating under the "Whiskey Prison" brand, per its homepage. No product, operational, customer, or financial details are available from the source data.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMount Pleasant, United States
HQ citystring
Mount Pleasant
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
craft whiskey, distilled spirits, bourbon whiskey, small batch distillery, premium spirits
Industry2 codes
1Spirits Distilling & Brands
CodeCRADAIACPrimaryYes
2Distilleries (Tasting Rooms)
CodeTHAFALAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Distilleries31214
SIC code1 code
  • Beverages2080
Product category
Craft Spirits / Whiskey
Cost components4 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Southern Grace Distilleries operates under the Whiskey Prison brand, suggesting the production and sale of whiskey. The provided source material offers no further detail on specific products, distillery processes, or product lines beyond the Whiskey Prison brand name.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Southern Grace Distilleries operates under the Whiskey Prison brand. No detailed product or service information is available from the source content provided.

Product and service1 record
1Whiskey Prison
CategoryWhiskey / distilled spirits
Description

A whiskey brand associated with Southern Grace Distilleries, referenced on the company's homepage. No detailed product description, product line extensions, or specific offerings are documented in the available source material.

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Michigan-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum with a tasting room and event space, directly comparable in craft spirits positioning and experiential channels.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest global spirits producer (Bulleit, Crown Royal), whose Bulleit Bourbon franchise directly competes with craft producers like Southern Grace in the American whiskey category.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Mississippi craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and vodka with tasting-room operations, comparable in scale and channel mix to Southern Grace Distilleries.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent craft whiskey distillery producing bourbon, rye, and other spirits with a strong tasting-room and on-premise presence, directly comparable to a craft spirits producer like Southern Grace Distilleries.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global spirits major behind Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Knob Creek, whose premium craft-adjacent brands compete with small craft distillers for on-premise listings and consumer mindshare.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major publicly traded spirits producer (Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve) that competes for the same on-premise and off-premise whiskey shelf space as craft producers like Southern Grace.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Kentucky-based craft bourbon and rye producer operating a tasting room and visitor center, comparable in scale and product mix to Southern Grace Distilleries.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Restored historic distillery producing whiskey, gin, and vodka with a destination tasting-room and tourism-led model, comparable to a brand-led craft producer like Southern Grace.

TypeDirect peer
Description

West Virginia craft distillery focused on bourbon and rye with a tasting-room and DTC model, structurally similar to a small craft whiskey producer.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Family-owned Kentucky craft bourbon producer with deep whiskey heritage and limited visitor experience, comparable as an independent craft whiskey manufacturer.

Market position
Strengths3 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat1 record

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Key risks4 records

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Key highlights2 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

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Number of profiles
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Southern Grace Distilleries

Craft Spirits / Whiskeysoutherngracedistilleries.com

Southern Grace Distilleries is a distilled spirits producer operating under the "Whiskey Prison" brand, per its homepage. No product, operational, customer, or financial details are available from the source data.

What Southern Grace Distilleries does

Southern Grace Distilleries is a distilled spirits producer, as indicated by its corporate name, operating under the "Whiskey Prison" brand. The company maintains a web presence at southerngracedistilleries.com, whose homepage is titled "Home | Whiskey Prison." The brand name "Whiskey Prison" implies a focus on whiskey production, though the source data does not specify whether the company produces bourbon, rye, malt whiskey, or other spirit categories.

The source material provides no information about underlying production technology, distillation methods, aging facilities, product portfolio, pricing, distribution channels, or customer segments. No headcount, revenue, leadership, funding history, or geographic footprint is disclosed. The homepage metadata is the only observable data point, and the source ID explicitly notes that company type, operating status, and revenue "cannot be determined from available source data."

Because the input is limited to a homepage title and a search for the company name, the business model cannot be characterized with confidence. The most reasonable inference is that Southern Grace Distilleries generates revenue through direct-to-consumer spirit sales and/or wholesale distribution, consistent with the craft distillery model implied by the corporate name. However, no pricing, channel, or customer details are available to substantiate this. All non-name-based claims should be treated as unverified.

Southern Grace Distilleries firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Southern Grace Distilleries
Website
https://southerngracedistilleries.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2014
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Southern Grace Distilleries is a distilled spirits producer operating under the "Whiskey Prison" brand, per its homepage. No product, operational, customer, or financial details are available from the source data.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Southern Grace Distilleries industry classification

Industry
Product category
Craft Spirits / Whiskey
NAICS
Distilleries (31214)
SIC
Beverages (2080)
akta.pro primary industry
Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)
akta.pro secondary industry
Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG)

Keywords

  • Craft whiskey
  • Distilled spirits
  • Bourbon whiskey
  • Small batch distillery
  • Premium spirits

Where Southern Grace Distilleries is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Mount Pleasant
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Southern Grace Distilleries business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Southern Grace Distilleries product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Southern Grace Distilleries operates under the Whiskey Prison brand, suggesting the production and sale of whiskey. The provided source material offers no further detail on specific products, distillery processes, or product lines beyond the Whiskey Prison brand name.

Product overview

Southern Grace Distilleries operates under the Whiskey Prison brand. No detailed product or service information is available from the source content provided.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Whiskey Prison A whiskey brand associated with Southern Grace Distilleries, referenced on the company's homepage. No detailed product description, product line extensions, or specific offerings are documented in the available source material.

Companies that use Southern Grace Distilleries

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Southern Grace Distilleries technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Southern Grace Distilleries competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Coppercraft Distillery: Michigan-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum with a tasting room and event space, directly comparable in craft spirits positioning and experiential channels.
  • Cathead Distillery: Mississippi craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and vodka with tasting-room operations, comparable in scale and channel mix to Southern Grace Distilleries.
  • New Riff Distilling: Independent craft whiskey distillery producing bourbon, rye, and other spirits with a strong tasting-room and on-premise presence, directly comparable to a craft spirits producer like Southern Grace Distilleries.
  • Wilderness Trail Distillery: Kentucky-based craft bourbon and rye producer operating a tasting room and visitor center, comparable in scale and product mix to Southern Grace Distilleries.
  • Castle & Key Distillery: Restored historic distillery producing whiskey, gin, and vodka with a destination tasting-room and tourism-led model, comparable to a brand-led craft producer like Southern Grace.
  • Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft distillery focused on bourbon and rye with a tasting-room and DTC model, structurally similar to a small craft whiskey producer.
  • Willett Distillery: Family-owned Kentucky craft bourbon producer with deep whiskey heritage and limited visitor experience, comparable as an independent craft whiskey manufacturer.

Broad incumbents

  • Diageo North America: Largest global spirits producer (Bulleit, Crown Royal), whose Bulleit Bourbon franchise directly competes with craft producers like Southern Grace in the American whiskey category.
  • Beam Suntory: Global spirits major behind Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Knob Creek, whose premium craft-adjacent brands compete with small craft distillers for on-premise listings and consumer mindshare.
  • Brown-Forman Corporation: Major publicly traded spirits producer (Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve) that competes for the same on-premise and off-premise whiskey shelf space as craft producers like Southern Grace.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks4 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

Southern Grace Distilleries social profiles

Digital presence

Southern Grace Distilleries financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Southern Grace Distilleries leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Southern Grace Distilleries funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Southern Grace Distilleries M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Southern Grace Distilleries

What does Southern Grace Distilleries do?

Southern Grace Distilleries operates under the Whiskey Prison brand, suggesting the production and sale of whiskey. The provided source material offers no further detail on specific products, distillery processes, or product lines beyond the Whiskey Prison brand name.

When was Southern Grace Distilleries founded?

Southern Grace Distilleries was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Southern Grace Distilleries based?

Southern Grace Distilleries is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Southern Grace Distilleries's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Coppercraft Distillery, Cathead Distillery, New Riff Distilling, Wilderness Trail Distillery, Castle & Key Distillery, Smooth Ambler and Willett Distillery. Broad incumbents are Diageo North America, Beam Suntory and Brown-Forman Corporation.

Does Southern Grace Distilleries have an API?

No public API is recorded for Southern Grace Distilleries.

What industry is Southern Grace Distilleries in?

Southern Grace Distilleries's product category is Craft Spirits / Whiskey. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAC, Spirits Distilling & Brands, with a secondary code of THAFALAG, Distilleries (Tasting Rooms). Its NAICS code is 31214 and its SIC code is 2080.

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BreakingbourbonConviction Amarone Cask ReviewSouthern Grace Distilleries has released Conviction Amarone Cask, a straight bourbon finished in used Amarone wine casks from Italy. The product is priced at $69 and features a distinct profile characterized by dry oak, raisin, and berry notes resulting from the 1-2.5 year finishing process.The Whiskey WashBest Double Gold Bourbons: SFWSC 2026 PicksThe San Francisco Spirits Competition 2026 awarded Double Gold medals to six bourbons from distilleries including 1845 Distilling Co., Southern Grace Distilleries, and Wenzel Distillery. The selected bottles highlight diverse production techniques, such as sherry cask finishes and honey-roasted malts, ranging in price from £49 to £200. These picks were chosen by UK-based reviewers for their distinct flavor profiles and quality.American City Business JournalsSouthern Grace Distilleries files for Chapter 7 bankruptcySouthern Grace Distilleries has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, following the earlier sale of its assets this year. The filing concludes a period of financial distress that included a legal dispute regarding a lease default in Cabarrus County.American City Business JournalsSouthern Grace Distilleries nears settlement in legal battleSouthern Grace Distilleries is nearing a settlement in its legal dispute with landlord Mount Pleasant Properties LLC regarding unpaid rent and lease defaults. The resolution involves the transfer of the distillery's assets to satisfy debt obligations, allowing the company to reconstitute as a new entity and continue operations. This agreement aims to clear accumulated debts and stabilize the business for future growth.YouTubeUp In 60: Prohibition-era prison turned into bourbon distillerySouthern Grace Distilleries in Mount Pleasant produces bourbon within a former prohibition-era prison facility. The article provides a behind-the-scenes tour of their unique production methods and branding strategy.PR NewswireNC Whiskey Distillery Credits Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act for Recent ExpansionSouthern Grace Distilleries, a whiskey distillery operating in a former North Carolina state prison, has expanded production, hired new staff, and increased its visitor center by 2,000 square feet, crediting the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act provision in the 2018 federal tax bill for enabling this growth. The distillery reported a 341% increase in first-quarter 2018 tour and gift shop sales compared to the same period in 2017, and has expanded distribution of its Conviction Small Batch Bourbon from three states and Washington, D.C. to seven states. The company is adding a second production shift in July and converting another prison building into a barrel house for forthcoming bottled-in-bond bourbon.PR NewswireDouble Gold Medal-Winning Conviction Small Batch Bourbon Now Available Beyond the CarolinasSouthern Grace Distilleries has expanded the distribution of its award-winning Conviction Small Batch Bourbon beyond its original markets in the Carolinas to states including Louisiana, Oklahoma, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Illinois. The bourbon, which was distilled and aged in a former North Carolina prison, has already secured reorders indicating strong customer demand following its initial release.CnnA distillery flourishes in a former North Carolina prisonSouthern Grace Distilleries operates an award-winning distillery for corn whiskey and bourbon within the repurposed Cabarrus Correctional Center in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina. The facility utilizes the prison's secure perimeter and climate-controlled dormitories to produce approximately 1,200 bottles of corn whiskey per week alongside aged bourbon stocks. The business has expanded its market reach beyond the Carolinas to include locations in New Orleans, Washington D.C., and Hanoi, Vietnam.CnnDistilling inside prison wallsThe former Cabarrus Correctional Center in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, has been repurposed to house Southern Grace Distilleries, which produces corn whiskey and bourbon. The facility offers tours to the public, leveraging the prison's existing secure perimeter which complies with federal distillery regulations.GobourbonSouthern Grace Distilleries Releases Conviction Small Batch BourbonSouthern Grace Distilleries has released its first bourbon, Conviction Small Batch Bourbon, from its facility located in a former North Carolina state prison. The cask-strength spirit, distilled and aged in the site's 1929 dormitory, is now available for purchase in select U.S. states and online.