Culture of the Southern United States celebrations. Hurricanes are a famous French Quarter drink, as are sazerac cocktails and absinthe. The upper South, specifically Kentucky, is known for its production of bourbon whiskey, which is a popular base for cocktails. As of 2005, Kentucky was credited with producing 95% of the world's bourbon, which has been referred to as America's only native spirit. The mint julep is traditionally depicted as a popular beverage among more affluent Southerners. Many other bourbons are produced in Kentucky including Evan Williams, Wild Turkey and Bulleit.Southern Comfort is a flavored distilled spirit modeled after bourbon and made in Louisiana. Another form
Julep (company) for women was the initial business model, Park now says she uses the parlors as a testing ground for new products. Julep moved into e-commerce in 2008. The company’s website is now its main sales channel, making available more than 300 new products on its website in 2013. Julep products are also available through their Seattle parlors, through retailers such as Sephora, Nordstrom and on TV though QVC. Also in 2013, it opened its first pop-up store in New York City. Julep reportedly tripled its revenue in 2013. Julep is backed by venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz, Altimeter Capital, Azure