Spirit of Georgia is more than a podcast—it’s a celebration of our state’s rich culture, heritage, and traditions, brought to you by 1861 Distillery. Each episode takes you on a journey through the stories that define Georgia. From spirited debates like the best way to make sweet tea to uncovering the origins of quirky customs like burying bourbon bottles before weddings, we dive deep into the heart of what makes Georgia unique. Join us as we sip and savor conversations with local experts, h ...
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Women in the Wild: Lacey Allmond of Triple W Hunt Club
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25:14Join us as we talk with Lacey Allmond of Triple W Hunt Club to discuss how she is taking a time honored southern tradition - hunting - and bringing women into the fold. Find Triple W Hunt Club on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/triple_w_hunt/ --------------------------------------------------------------- THE HUNTRESS COCKTAIL 2 oz 1861 Distill…
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Art, Outdoors, and Inclusion: A Conversation with Durrell and Ashley Smith
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57:16Welcome to Spirit of Georgia, the podcast where Southern culture, heritage, and stories take center stage. I’m Jill Higgins, and today, we’re diving into the beautiful intersection of art, nature, and community with two incredible guests, Durrell and Ashley Smith. Together, they’ve founded the Minority Outdoor Alliance, a movement dedicated to maki…
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Bourbon & Blue Skies: Does the Southern Wedding Tradition Hold True?
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19:15In this episode of Spirit of Georgia, host Jill Higgins explores a uniquely Southern wedding tradition with guests Katelyn and Bryan. The couple recently buried a bottle of 1861 Distillery bourbon on their family land (and wedding site), following the old belief that it would ward off rain on their wedding day. Did the tradition hold true? Tune in …
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In this episode of Spirit of Georgia, we dive into one of the South’s most beloved and debated traditions: sweet tea. Is the classic method of adding sugar to hot tea the true Southern way, or can adding simple syrup to unsweetened tea achieve the same iconic taste? Our guests, lifelong Georgians Dara and Tori, are here to put their taste buds to t…
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