Belle Meade Bourbon - Originally produced by Charles Nelson in conjunction with Sperry, Wade & Co., Belle Meade Bourbon is a brand that dates back to the American pre-Prohibition era. Hand-crafted in small collections of just four barrels each, Belle Meade is distinguished by a high rye content, clocking in at 90.4 proof, the ideal ‘sweet spot’ for depth of character. Available by special order at your local ABC Store. www.greenbrierdistillery.com
Enderly Coffee - Established in Charlotte in 2012, Enderly Coffee is owned by two teachers who fell in love over a cup of coffee. Their mission is to bring more justice to the world and the community, and a portion of every purchase goes to support community development in Enderly Park. Available online only. www.enderlycoffee.com.
Frieling Insulated Coffee Maker French Press - Make way, French presses! The Frieling Insulated French Press is a step up from your average French press with its double wall insulation, keeping contents hot four times longer than basic French presses. Available at Le Cookery of Charlotte. www.lecookery.com.
Black Powder Roasting Co. - Responsibly harvested, divinely roasted coffee. Small batch coffee roaster of prime super hard beans from many origins. Based in Mooresville, NC, BPR focuses on the right roast of the right bean with proper storage before and after roasting. Available at EarthFare. www.blackpowderroasting.com.
The Homebrewer’s Companion Second Edition, by Charlie Papazian - The godfather of homebrewing takes readers beyond the basics of beer. This second edition of the classic volume includes detailed charts and tables, the latest techniques and equipment information, new recipes and more. Available at Park Road Books. www.parkroadbooks.com.
Muddy River Distillery - Established in 2012, Muddy River Distillery in Belmont is the first legal rum distillery in North Carolina. Their first batch of Carolina Rum was smooth enough to bottle without barrel aging and just three simple ingredients are used in their recipe. The Queen Charlotte’s Reserve is aged in virgin American white oak barrels. Available at your local ABC Store. www.muddyriverdistillery.com.