CHILLING & DISTILLING
Mary Meaux/Greater Port Arthur The Magazine
Wendy and Sean Clifford, owners of Clifford Distilling LLC, stand in the Port Arthur business, along with their dog, Whiskey.
Veteran-owned Clifford Distilling enjoying growth through first year
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A lot has happened in the year since Sean Clifford began running the first legal whiskey operation in his family — Clifford Distilling LLC. The business, located at 235 Procter St. in Port Arthur, has hosted numerous events; held tastings and tours; created a variety of spirits that can be found in liquor stores, bars and restaurants and there are plans for other products.
The most recent designation was being named the Veteran Business of the Year by the Lamar State College Port Arthur Small Business Development Center. Clifford spent 23 years in the U.S. Army and retired as an officer. He and his wife, Wendy, own and operate the distillery, a first of its kind in Port Arthur. Clifford said he was honored and