Slate Belt Spirits

Slate Belt Spirits is dedicated to unique expressions of premium North Carolina Vodka. It tells the story of the Carolina Slate Belt Region, composed of volcanic rock and slate, that has long provided the material that stonemasons have used to construct enduring foundations for homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Our vodka is produced with the same guiding objective: to endure. To celebrate these craftspeople, Slate Belt is thoughtfully constructed using a blend of grain and whey neutral spirits, and then gently filtered through Carolina slate and charcoal, rendering a velvety smooth and mineral focused vodka that will stand the test of time. 

Slate Belt Spirits is one of Liberty & Plenty’s purposeful brands that aspires to deliver real value beyond the glass, and supports initiatives to train and uplift future tradespeople.

Award-Winning Slate Belt Spirits Premium Corn & Whey Vodka, Awarded with a Double Gold from the 2024 SIP Awards, a Gold and North Carolina Vodka Distillery of the Year from the 2024 NY International Spirits Competition

SLATE BELT SPIRITS

Vodka

Slate Belt Vodka is thoughtfully constructed using a blend of 50% Corn neutral spirits and 50% Whey neutral spirits, re-distilled together to 95% abv, to synergize the flavor profiles. The vodka is proofed down then gently filtered, first through Carolina Slate and then through Charcoal. This proprietary blend of sweet corn and luscious whey renders a velvety smooth vodka with a touch of chalk.

Release Date:  March 2023

AROMA

Vanilla Cream without the Alcohol Nose

PALATE

Round, Slightly Sweet, Vanilla Custard, Talc

FINISH

Soft Vanilla Snow Cream and Crushed Shell

  • 50% Whey neutral spirits, 50% Corn neutral spirits

  • Whey and Corn neutral spirits blended, then re-distilled to 95% in our copper pot still engaging the copper vodka column to marry the spirits.

  • First filtration through Carolina Slate and Second Filtration through Charcoal filtration.

  • 40% Alcohol by Volume, 80 Proof

Award-Winning Slate Belt Spirits Premium Corn & Whey Vodka, Awarded with North Carolina Vodka Distillery of the Year from the NY International Spirits Competition and a Silver from the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

SLATE BELT SPIRITS

Cold Distilled Citrus Vodka

Slate Belt Cold Distilled Citrus Vodka is thoughtfully constructed using a base spirit of Whey & Corn spirits combined with a melange of citrus peels to create a refreshing expression of aroma and flavor. Satsuma mandarin, yuzu, lemon, orange and lime peels, are macerated then distilled using complimenting cold distillation to layer a beautiful balance of citrus perfect for a martini, on the rocks as an addition to a Spritz. 

Release Date:  July 2024

AROMA

Refreshing, Floral, Bright, Subtle Spice

PALATE

Round, Mild Honey-Sweet, Complex Co-Mingling of Lemon-Lime-Orange, Herbs and Resin 

FINISH

Persistent, Floral and Spice Notes

  • 50% whey neutral spirits, 50% corn neutral spirits. Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, Yuzu, Bergamot and fresh Satsuma peel.

  • Whey and corn neutral spirits blended, then re-distilled to 95% on our copper pot stills, maceration of skins and rotary evaporation.

  • First filtration through Carolina Slate and second filtration through charcoal.

  • 40% Alcohol by Volume, 80 Proof