Mark Mullins, president, North Carolina Spirits Association; G Patel, owner of six top-ranked restaurant and bar concepts, and Cary Joshi, a seasoned entrepreneur who previously headed Hunter Lane Commercial Real Estate, said they will introduce Social House Vodka, a North Carolina-produced spirit this summer.
It’s being produced by Three Stacks Distilling Co., which the three organized, in a century-old, abandoned power plant in Kinston, N.C.
The property has two deep water wells to the Black Creek aquifer, known for its naturally purified water. The company plans to rehabilitate the historic power plant over the next couple years into a Zero Net Carbon operation by utilizing energy efficient building technologies in combination with up-cycling its waste into renewable energy or high nutrient feed for local farmers.
The power plant also provided an ideal location because of Kinston’s notable landmarks just a short walking distance away, including the Neuse River, Chef & the Farmer, Mother Earth Brewing and the Kinston Arts & Cultural District.
“We love North Carolina; we live, work and play in the Triangle and value the fellowship we’ve found in Kinston. We are honored to give back to the communities that have supported and welcomed us,” said Joshi. “We not only want to deliver a superior product for people to enjoy, but we also are mindful of how we can use Social House Vodka to positively impact the economy, job growth, and charitable initiatives.”