Southern Grace Distilleries operates the world’s first distillery located in a former prison in Concord, North Carolina. The brand, known as Whiskey Prison, produces small-batch bourbons and spirits using traditional methods, with many products aged in the historic prison facilities including original 1929 dorms and grain bins. Founded by Thomas Thacker and Sebastian Correa, the distillery emphasizes quality craftsmanship and has won multiple awards including Double Gold Medals at prestigious spirits competitions.
Four-year-old Conviction Straight Bourbon finished for over a year in uncharred Amarone Della Valpolicella oak casks from Verona, Italy, infusing the bourbon with complex wine-soaked oak flavors at 108.4 proof, uncut and unfiltered.
A sour mash bourbon aged in the original 1929 prison dorm for two years, then re-barreled in new charred American white oak casks, bottled unfiltered and uncut at barrel strength for enhanced depth and intensity of flavor.
A big proof sour mash bourbon made from local corn and barley, barreled at 125 proof, aged in the sweltering heat of a prison grain bin, and bottled at cask strength—bold, smooth, and intended for serious bourbon drinkers, earning 98⁄100 and Best of Class finalist status in 2026.
A single barrel sour mash bourbon barreled at 105-proof and bottled at cask strength after minimum four years aging, featuring smooth vanilla, clove, and caramel notes, and awarded Best Bourbon at the New Orleans Bourbon Festival plus Double Gold at San Francisco International Spirit Competition.
A still-proofed corn whiskey comprised of the heart of each distillation run, blended to even 130 proof, this authentic moonshine won Gold Medals at San Diego Spirits Competition and Fifty Best American Whiskeys Competition plus a Silver Medal at American Craft Spirits Competition.
A 45-proof handcrafted corn whiskey blended with fruit juice, named Spirited Lemonade of the Year at Berlin International Spirits Competition and winner of a Platinum Medal at SIP Awards, perfect for daytime cocktails and brunch.