Well, a few years ago, my beloved girlie-friend Kelly introduced me to “Blenheim“, a strong ginger-ale that was served at Heine Brothers Coffee here in Louisville. Wowee-wow-wow was this stuff intense! Head-sweatinging hot, but not the sort of hot that hurts (like salsa or Indian death fire).

Well, Heine Brothers decided to bump down from the “Hot” version of Blenheim (apparently there is a “Not So Hot” version (and a “Diet” version) — and I longed for the lid-flipping “Hot” style — and I have found it for sale locally! At the Fresh Market (no website as I can tell) on Shelbyville Road. Rejoice! Rejoice!

As I come to find out, this stuff has been brewed in South Carolina by a tiny little company since 1903 — and it is considered a treasure of that state, and the South, really. Now, God knows I love some state-favorite ginger ales, and this is no exception. So, if you get a chance — get some Blenheim — and a glass of water, you’ll need it.