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Hardhide Ponchatoula Strawberry Whiskey won platinum, gold, silver, and bronze medals across 2025 competitions.

Hardhide Chilton County Peach Whiskey earned multiple gold and silver awards nationwide.

Whiskeys are made with locally sourced fruit from Louisiana and Alabama farms.

Sidewalk Side Spirits celebrates the region’s agricultural heritage and craft spirits growth.

New Orleans-based Sidewalk Side Spirits has closed out the year with several national spirits competition awards for its Hardhide Whiskey brand. The company’s Hardhide brand is a Southern-crafted 86-proof flavored whiskey portfolio that includes Ponchatoula Strawberry Whiskey and Chilton County Peach Whiskey.

Ponchatoula Strawberry Whiskey won a platinum award at the 2025 SIP Awards ; receiv

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