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Biserka Stojanovic/Getty ImagesA South Carolina-based vodka company is under new ownership. Actor Jeremy Renner is the new owner of Sweet Grass Vodka.
Sweet Grass Vodka is based out of Charleston, South Carolina. Renner announced the news on his Instagram account on Monday.
Despite his injuries earlier this year due to a snowplow accident, Renner has made a lot of progress. He expressed his gratitude for the progress that's helped him move forward with his plans.
Renner said he wanted to become a part of Sweet Grass Vodka when he tried the vodka and learned about the company's mission.
Sweet Grass Vodka
The founders, Jarrod and Alicia Swanger, created this 100% potato vodka using a Polish family recipe. Jarrod said they are proud to share ownership of their brand with "someone who resonates with our passion and vision to create the best vodka on the planet."
Sweet Grass Vodka is bottled in downtown Charleston and distributed nationwide. According to their website, they use fresh, local ingredients to give their vodka an "exceptionally smooth taste." They don't add artificial ingredients, it's simply potatoes, water, and yeast. And the vodka is distilled continuously.
The vodka has won various awards, including gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits competition, the best domestic vodka in 2022 by Fifty Best.
You can visit The Sweetgrass Lounge in The Refinery, located at 1640 Meeting Street Road in Charleston, South Carolina. Learn more HERE.
