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The 94th PGA Championship at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is less than a week away, and Firefly Distillery is asking golf enthusiasts to drink local while enjoying this monumental event. From Thursday, August 9 until Sunday, August 12, Firefly Sweet Tea Bourbon and the three flavors of Sea Island Rum will be available in the Wannamaker Club Tent at the Championship.  Firefly Sweet Tea Bourbon, combines two southern favorites for a perfect cocktail. Made with handcrafted straight bourbon whiskey from the world-renowned Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, Firefly Sweet Tea Bourbon is infused with authentic South Carolina tea and real Louisiana sugarcane.  Sea Island Rums are unique, all-natural rums handcrafted at Firefly Distillery on Wadmalaw Island. Sea Island Rums are sold exclusively in South Carolina and include three delicious flavors: Gold Rum, Java Rum and Spice Rum.  Using sugar cane from South Carolina, Flori...

It's has been a bittersweet year for Nelwater . Professionally, we have increased our clientele and spent much of the producing commercials, marketing plans and more. Personally, I had to deal with mom's heart attack on July 14th. She was supported by ECMO for weeks and there were plenty of times that I didn't think she would live. When she did awaken, she had a pressure sore that turned worse...which lead to the amputation of her leg from the shin down on Black Friday. She's stayed with us and I've cherish each day.  I am thankful for the year I've had, even though it's been nutty. I'm grateful that I get to write for Lowcountry Parent magazine and The Post & Courier monthly. And I'm especially grateful for all my clients who were so great during this time.  There's still some time left to get holiday gifts. Here's some great ideas. Happy Chanukah to everyone! Merry Christmas and may 2012 be the best year yet!  FROM IRVIN~HOUSE...

Just in time for a final celebration of summer, Firefly Distillery is proud to introduce their newly designed Sea Island South Carolina Rums. These unique, all-natural rums are handcrafted at Firefly Distillery on Wadmalaw Island, one of the 12 Sea Islands in Charleston County.   Sea Island Rums are sold exclusively in South Carolina and include three delicious flavors: Gold Rum, Java Rum and Spice Rum.   Using sugar cane from South Carolina, Florida and Louisiana, then aging the rum in bourbon barrels creates a unique flavor. Utilizing a Lowcountry twist is key for Firefly Distillery, which is why they use sugar cane from famed Johns Island resident and Rosebank Farms owner,  Sidi Limehouse. Each rum has its own distinct flavor and can be served over ice or mixed in your favorite cocktail.  Not only are the Sea Island Rums made in the heart of the Lowcountry, they stand behind a mission to be involved with their community and communities around the world, ...