Our Story

A rival school released a whiskey under their name. Garrett Steck was intrigued by the idea and thought, why not Wofford College?

A few months later with the help of Master Blender Dixon Dedman, Steck launched 1854 Reserve, a private label bourbon, as a tribute to his alma mater, Wofford College. 1854 Reserve was a resounding success among Wofford alumni – all bottles for sale online completely sold out within a week and a half.

Steck decided to offer the excitement and engagement of private label bourbon to additional passionate community groups through Southern Specialty Spirits.

What We Offer

Southern Specialty Spirits creates fully customized private label bourbon, designed to align with your organization’s unique brand identity and resonate with your customers:

• Exclusive, single-barrel bourbon available in a wide selection of ages to suit your customers’ taste and budget preferences
• Fully customized bottle and label design inspired by your brand
• Premium features such as hand-dipped wax seals and hand-numbered bottles, making each bottle a one-of-a-kind item
• Fundraising opportunities