JACKSONVILLE, FL (CelebrityAccess) — Legendary Southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, hosted a special hometown event to mark the Florida launch of the band’s branded “Hell House Whiskey”.
The event, which took place on October 4th at Whitey’s Fish Camp in Jacksonville, offered fans a chance to party with the band. Whitey’s Fish Camp, long a local favorite of the members of the band, was a natural choice for Skynyrd to debut their “Hell House Whiskey” brand in Florida.
The pre-part event included a meet and greet, exclusive giveaways, and a signing event where fans could have their Hell House bottles signed by Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke.
“Returning to Jacksonville to celebrate 50 years of music and memories is incredibly special to us. This city is where it all began, and the support from our fans has been unwavering. We can’t wait to connect with our fans, old and new, during this unforgettable homecoming and introduce them to Hell House Whiskey,” stated Johnny Van Zant, the band’s current frontman.
Skynyrd launched “Hell House Whiskey” after partnering with Bespoken, a noted craft whiskey maker, and the brand was created with a mash bill featuring 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malt, offering notes of honeydew, sorbet, butterscotch, and allspice.
The whiskey’s ‘Hell House’ name pays homage to the cabin where much of the Skynyrd’s early material was written and the whiskey has been released in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the band’s groundbreaking debut album ‘Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd,’ Hell House was located minutes for where the event was held at Whitey’s.
“Working with Lynyrd Skynyrd to create Hell House has been an exhilarating journey. We’ve captured the essence of their music and the spirit of the South in every bottle. Hell House stands as a profound tribute to the band’s enduring legacy, and we’re thrilled to herald its return to Florida with this grand celebration.”
Closing out the day after all bottles sold out at this full capacity FREE event, fans were treated to performances from Johnny and Ricky in addition to the “Curt Towne Band” another local favorite.
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