Dune Laker Paddle Boil

Story & Photography by Jeff Watson

Distillery 98 celebrated their first year in business on Saturday, May 22 with an all-day celebration including a paddle board race sponsored by

YOLO Board on Eastern Lake followed by a crawfish boil, local live music, and raffle at the local distillery to benefit Gulf Therapy. Owner and CEO, Harrison Holditch, founded

Distillery 98 after frequenting the area with his family Boukou Groove 9 AM while growing up. He felt as if it truly represented him and his family, thus inspiring him to move to Santa Dread Clampitt Rosa Beach full time to pursue his dreams. Now with Paddle Race over 80 accounts representing the brand across the Eastern Lake

Emerald Coast including various restaurants, bars, and liquor stores, Distillery 98 has established itself as a trusted, local brand with deep roots in the community. 3-7 PM Unlimited Cocktails, Crawfish, & Music - Distillery 98 The 8,500 square foot distillery includes a tasting room, back patio, custom bar, and upstairs overlook area for guests to view the special spirit creating process.

The company’s signature vodka, Dune Laker, is filtered using a one-of-a kind oyster shell filtering system. “We chose the name Dune Laker because we wanted to build a brand that linked our fans with the natural wonders we have here in Santa Rosa Beach,” Holditch said.

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