Firefly Distillery

Firefly Distilling was founded by Jim Irvin and Scott Newitt in Charleston, South Carolina in 2005.

In 2020, Firefly Distilling hosted a Safe Sounds concert series which included Covid protocols, private pods, and organized spacing.{{Cite web |last=Oyer |first=Kalyn |date=2023-08-14 |title=Firefly Distillery shares what goes into an outdoor concert setup |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/firefly-distillery-shares-what-goes-into-an-outdoor-concert-setup/article_d71be942-36d3-11ee-bb77-d71ffff5d578.html |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Post and Courier |language=en}} These new protocols became how many event venues structured their concerts.

Firefly Distilling announced a concert lineup in 2023 including Gov't Mule, Gregory Alan Isakov with Lucius, Willie Nelson and Family, and Noah Kahan.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-01 |title=Firefly Distillery - 2023 show schedule & venue information |url=https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZ917AJ9p/firefly-distillery-events |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=Live Nation |language=en-US}}

;Firefly Muscadine Vodka

Firefly Distillery's first product was Firefly Muscadine Vodka. The vodka was introduced in April 2006, after an impromptu early March debut at the Charleston International Antiques Show emceed by Martha Stewart gave the company unexpected attention.{{cite journal |last=Hartvigsen |first=Kristine |date=Feb 1, 2007 |title=Kindred Spirits: Firefly Vodka |journal=South Carolina Business |pages=Centerfold |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5306/is_200702/ai_n21286950 |access-date=March 18, 2009}}{{dead link|date=April 2016}}

The flavored vodka was inspired by the distillery's location on a vineyard. Muscadine grapes are native to the southeast region, and muscadine wine is traditionally very sweet. This product was originally produced in Florida due to South Carolina's distillery licensing fees issues.

Firefly earned 89 out of 100 points from the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago, outscoring such industry standards as Absolut and Ketel One.

;Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka

In April 2008 Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka was added to the product line. The product is a twist on the southern staple, sweet tea. The vodka is distilled on Wadmalaw Island and the tea is from Charleston Tea Plantation.

In 2013, the Distillery introduced Firefly Moonshine. Moonshine flavors include White Lightning, Apple Pie, Blackberry, Caramel, Cherry, Peach, Ruby Red and Strawberry.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/11/dining/11vodka.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink|title=A Southern Twist: Tea-Infused Vodka|last=Brown|first=Robbie|date=February 10, 2009|work=The New York Times|access-date=2009-03-18}}

;Firefly Handcrafted Vodka

Firefly Handcrafted Vodka, a straight vodka product, was introduced to the market in January 2009. This vodka is distilled slowly in batches six times. Currently this product is only distributed to South Carolina, but plans are to expand distribution. The 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition awarded Firefly Handcrafted Vodka a bronze medal.

;Firefly Sweet Tea Whiskey

Firefly Sweet Tea Whiskey is made with tea grown locally near the distillery. It is only available in South Carolina.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fireflyvodka.com/|title=Fireflyvodka.com|website=www.fireflyvodka.com}}

;Firefly Bourbon Ball Whiskey

Firefly Bourbon Ball Whiskey is a chocolate and pecan flavored whiskey.

;Firefly Southern Lemonade

Firefly Southern Lemonade was released in April 2010 and is a part of Firefly's ready to drink collection. Firefly Southern Lemonade blends Firefly straight vodka with fresh squeezed lemonade.{{cite news|url=http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/firefly-bottles-up-a-new-cocktail/Content?oid=1965121|title=Firefly Bottles Up a New Cocktail|last=Barna|first=Stephanie|date=May 10, 2010|work=Charles City Paper|publisher=The Charleston City Paper |access-date=2010-09-10}}

;Firefly Sweet Tea Lemonade

The Sweet Tea Lemonade is a blend of Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka and fresh squeezed lemonade.

In October 2008, Firefly Distillery and the Sazerac Company formed a joint venture to produce Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka at Sazerac's Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky and distribute the product through Sazerac's distribution channels.{{cite journal|last=Bird |first=Allyson |date=October 15, 2008 |title=Firefly to buzz nation |journal=The Post and Courier |url=http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/oct/15/firefly_buzz_nation57839/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081019084021/http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/oct/15/firefly_buzz_nation57839/ |archive-date=October 19, 2008 }}{{cite news|url=http://www.thestate.com/living/story/643142.html |title=S.C.-born Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka quenching a thirsty nation |last=Sexton |first=Megan |date=Jan 8, 2009 |publisher=The State |access-date=2009-03-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090306080709/http://www.thestate.com/living/story/643142.html |archive-date=March 6, 2009 }} Through this joint venture Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka was able to be distributed to all states by March 2009.{{cite web |url=http://www.sazerac.com/BrandPortfolio.aspx?parent=NS99&PCID=2&FID=70&NBid=6 |title=Firefly Flavored Tea |website=The Sazerac Company official web site |access-date=29 May 2015 |archive-date=29 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529092240/http://www.sazerac.com/BrandPortfolio.aspx?parent=NS99&PCID=2&FID=70&NBid=6 |url-status=dead }}

The Sazerac Company web site lists this Firefly brand product in its brand portfolio.{{cite web|url=https://www.sazerac.com/our-brands/sazerac-brands.html|title=Sazerac Brand|access-date=2024-09-11}}

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