Eda Rhyne Distilling Company Appalachian Fernet

North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains are often associated with a notorious history of illicit moonshine production, but beyond its reputation for fiery corn whiskey, the Blue Ridge is home to a rich heritage of indigenous curative arts. Appalachia’s abundant microclimates boast the largest continuous concentration of biodiversity in the entire country and of the nearly 2,500 plant species found in the region, over 1,100 have been used in traditional medicinal applications. The tradition of herbal folk medicine found in these Southern communities echoes the practices used by European amaro producers and Traditional Chinese Medicine, while guiding the ethos of Eda Rhyne Distilling Company.