Southern Comfort Original is the iconic smooth-drinking whiskey inspired by founder M.W. Heron’s 1874 recipe — “The Grand Ole Drink of the South.” At 70 proof, it delivers core whiskey notes with signature fruit and spice accents, crafted for over 140 years with the same spirit of bringing people together. Best enjoyed with mainstream mixers and in cocktails. As Heron himself said: “None Genuine But Mine” — and it still holds true today.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Warm amber with a bright, inviting clarity — the approachable, golden colour of America’s most iconic smooth-drinking whiskey, crafted to the same recipe since 1874.
Aroma
Smooth and welcoming — core whiskey warmth leads, with signature fruit and spice accents adding sweetness and character. Approachable, familiar, and immediately inviting.
Palate
Smooth, easy-drinking, and well-balanced — whiskey warmth carries through with fruit sweetness and gentle spice, finishing clean and approachable. A whiskey built for sharing, mixing, and bringing people together.
Pairs With
Southern Comfort Original is best enjoyed with mainstream mixers — cola, lemonade, ginger ale, or orange juice — and shines in classic cocktails. Equally good on the rocks for a smooth, easy after-work pour.
Southern Comfort Original is crafted at 70 proof, inspired by M.W. Heron’s original 1874 recipe — a smooth-drinking whiskey with core whiskey notes and iconic fruit and spice accents. Over 140 years of continuous production have kept the spirit of Heron’s vision alive: a whiskey that brings everyone together, just like its New Orleans hometown. 700ml.
Producer History
Southern Comfort was created in 1874 by M.W. Heron in New Orleans — a bartender who set out to craft a smoother, more approachable whiskey for his guests. His motto, “None Genuine But Mine,” captured the pride and originality of his creation. Over 140 years later, Southern Comfort remains one of the world’s most recognised and best-loved whiskey brands — the unmistakable Grand Ole Drink of the South, enjoyed by whiskey lovers around the world.
