(Leesville, SC, October 3, 2022) – With a portfolio of award-winning spirits, Master Distiller and Owner of Hollow Creek Distillery, Craig Amick set his sights on crafting his first special release bourbon. After researching options, he settled on an idea for which he was certain his wife Meredith would support. Amick enlisted his wife to visit Pelzer’s City Scape Winery for a tasting and to secure a well-seasoned barrel. The visit proved fruitful, as Meredith secured an arrangement to return for a freshly emptied barrel.

Now 6 months after the visit, Hollow Creek is set to release their special edition High Cotton Bourbon Barrel Reserve on Saturday October 15^th.   One of two award-winning bourbons produced at the family-owned distillery, High Cotton is a Straight Bourbon Whiskey with a traditional high rye grain bill. Having been aged in charred oak, the bourbon was transferred to the City Scape barrel for finishing.

The wine barrel was previously used to age City Scape’s Winemaker’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.  The full-bodied wine holds flavor notes that include black pepper, pomegranates, dried cherries and vanilla with a dry finish. The marriage of these two South Carolina products is truly a one-of-a-kind treat.

Driven by faith, family and hard work, the Amick ‘s continue to build on their offerings with plans for a second special release bourbon to come in mid-November as well as a line-up of events through the end of the year.

Guests are encouraged to visit during normal business hours: Thursday, 1 pm – 7 pm; Friday, 10 am – 7 pm; and Saturday, from 10 am – 7 pm and to watch for exclusive opportunities and special events on their Facebook page. Located off SC Hwy 378 at 112 Rocky Ridge Road, Leesville, SC, they are just 5.9 miles southeast of the traffic circle at Hwy 391 and 12 miles northwest of downtown Lexington.

At Hollow Creek Distillery, we pour our pride and passion into every bottle we handcraft for your enjoyment. With roots measured in generations, we are guided by Faith, Family, and Hard Work. 



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