Is Bolivar County Emerging as Mississippi's Hub for Alcohol Production?

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CLEVELAND - The Delta is famous for its vibrant music scene... and it might soon gain recognition for its unique cocktail blends.

One year ago this week, a company named "Jurbie McSwash" started its journey from a home in Cleveland.

Currently, the business is expanding as Bolivar County gains recognition as a hub for the legal production of alcohol.

Bourbon aficionado Clay Johnson loves exploring a variety of bourbons from different distilleries.

On this day, he sampled a "Jurbie McSwash" bourbon barrel selection along with its exclusive Bloody Mary cocktail blend.

"I might grab a bottle simply because, after sampling this one, I have faith in their quality," Johnson remarked.

He mentions that with a distillery currently being built in Rosedale, Bolivar County is poised to become a significant hub for the alcohol industry in Mississippi.

President of Jurbie McSwash, Phillip McIntosh, states that he