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Welcome to Cathead
What's a
Cathead?
Sip of the South
Mississippi repealed prohibition in 1966, the last state to do so. Forty four years later, lifelong friends and blues fans founded Cathead Distillery. Cathead is proud to be the first and oldest distillery in the state of Mississippi.
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vodka
Cathead
vodka
We use some sweet grain corn for a crisp finish and each run is Made in small five hundred gallon batches or less. Technology & innovation allows our water & filtration methods to rival commercial spring water products currently in the market.
Clean and rich flavor profile, smooth & velvety sweet finish
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honey
Cathead
Honeysuckle
We make our Honeysuckle Flavored Vodka by hand in small batches using all natural ingredients. Our process is simple, just like our memories of pulling honeysuckle off the vine.
Soft floral & herbaceous aromas of Honeysuckle. A sweet and delicate flavor with a well-rounded fresh finish.
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pecan
Cathead
pecan
A very careful maceration, accompanied with a stainless steel aging process allows the roasted pecans to add a depth of flavors to this vodka. Plus, no artificial coloring or flavors are used in the making of this process.
Aromas of freshly roasted pecans provide a subtle sweetness that combines with the richness of the pecans for a nutty finish.
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gin
Bristow
Gin
Produced using our vodka as a base, we macerate 10 different botanicals, for two weeks until a flavor profile has been reached and then redistill the gin. We slowly lower the overall proof to 94, and age the gin in stainless steel for 3 weeks prior to bottling to let the flavors mend.
Juniper, Angelica Root, Cardamon, Cassia bark, Clove, Coriander, Hyssop, Licorice Root, Lemon Verbena and Sweet Orange
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reserve
Bristow
reserve
Bristow Reserve spends 1 year in new 53 gallon American oak barrels, char #3. The use of larger oak barrels allows for the gin’s juniper intensity to mellow out, while also adding notes of caramel and some hints of spice. The aging also allows for the aromatics of the botanicals to integrate into the gin. We believe that at 113 proof this gin is very approachable. Allowing for plenty of flavors from the oak, but not disrespecting the original Bristow flavors.
deep and rich flavor profile, pure & botanical finish
Distiller Notes
Origin Story
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chicory
Hoodoo
chicory liqueur
The name Hoodoo pays homage to black magic and mysticism brought to the Southern United States through African and Caribbean influences. Elements of the Hoodoo tradition are deeply embedded in Southern culture, especially blues music.
notes of dried fruits and hints of toffee caramel that highlight a depth of bittersweet earthy spices.
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Old Soul Bourbon
Whiskey
This Old Soul is a precise blend of whiskey. Each with an identical high-rye mash bill. Aged for different amounts of time. Each barrel is reviewed by nose & palate - the old fashioned way - & expertly blended from whiskeys distilled in Indiana & Mississippi. Hand-made & hand selected. Old Soul is the perfect metaphor for our bourbon. One that is thoughtfully crafted with a nod to both tradition & the future.
Phillip Ladner, Distiller:
COLOR: Brilliant deep amber
NOSE: Sweet notes of vanilla, reminiscent of bakery goods and sugar cookies, with hints of fresh leather.
TASTE: Elegant and balanced mouthfeel showing notes of rose and dried cherry followed by toffee and baking spices. Rye spice and herbaceous notes appear mid-palate and into the finish.
FINISH: Rich earthy finish led by a lingering rye spice.21% Rye, 75% Corn, 4% Malted Barley
Batch No: 1 // Barrels Produced: 93
Produced and Bottled at: Cathead Distillery // DSP-MS-15000
Blend of: 55% Straight Bourbon Aged for 4 years 8 months, 35% Straight Bourbon Aged for 4 years 3 months, 10% Straight Bourbon Aged for 2 years 1 month
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About Our Distillery
FIRST LEGAL DISTILLERY IN MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi outlawed alcohol in 1907 and, in 1966, became the last state to repeal prohibition. Fast forward 104 years and two fine gents, Austin Evans and Richard Patrick, fired up the state’s first legal still. Along with a passion for fine spirits, these gents have a thirst for Mississippi’s live music, folk art and writings. When the boys aren’t making hooch, you might spot ‘em at a juke joint, soaking up inspiration for their next batch of goodness from Cathead.
PHILANTHROPY
BLUES music started in Mississippi, an important piece of our American DNA and simply the roots of modern day music that has influenced pop, jazz, rock & roll, hip-hop and basically everything. By all means possible, we align ourselves with foundations who support live music, genuine arts and southern culture.
Foundation Partners:
Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC) Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA) Music Makers Relief Foundation (MMRF) North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Magic City Blues Society New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation (NOMAF)
Meet Our Distiller
PHILLIP LADNER
PHILLIP LADNER is our distiller for all products made at CATHEAD DISTILLERY. Phillip is a Mississippi native from the Gulf Coast town of Long Beach. Mr Ladner is a graduate of University of Mississippi and has spent over the last decade in the wine and spirits industry. Post college Phillip went to work for Bacchus Wine (NY). While in the retail trade Phillip developed a passion for the products he sold and decided his career path take a turn to production. Phillip decided to move to New Zealand and work with Spy Valley to get his feet wet crushing grapes, then moved to Napa where he met a wealth of contacts. Phillip worked his way up the ladder from first landing a job with Lewis Cellars and then to assistant winemaker at Pahlmeyer in Oakville, CA. An opportunity once again became present when he was offered a job with Stillwater Spirits (ADI’s epicenter) in Petaluma, CA where Phillip has been instrumental in American Distilling Institute (ADI). ADI is a trade group led by Bill Owens who specializes in craft spirits production and start up distilleries domestic and internationally. Phillip now resides in Madison, MS with his wife Angie Galle Ladner and two children Lily Grace and Judah Blue.
Our Distillery
Custom Bar Towel
25.00
Phil Tee- Barrel + Head Distiller
25.00
Distillery Metal Sign
20.00
Cathead Vodka Metal Sign
20.00
To go Mug
20.00
Old Soul Tee
$25.00
Brown and Red Trucker Hat
$25.00
Rocks Glass
7.00
Cathead Diner Mug
7.00
601 Women's V Neck
25.00
601 Men's Tee
$25.00
Red Wash Pocket Tee
25.00
Cathead Flag Tee
$25.00
State Distillery Tee
$25.00
Cathead Hat
$25.00
Cathead Hat
$25.00
Black & Royal Blue Trucker Hat
20.00
Green Trucker Hat
$20.00
Brown & Green Trucker Hat
20.00
Toddler Tee
$12.00