WHAT WE DO
At Julep Candle Co., each high-quality all natural soy wax candle has been handcrafted from an authentic stainless steel julep cup, a sturdy keepsake inspired by our founder's appreciation for a well-served cocktail which can reused long after the candle is done burning. Our fragrances have been blended to mimic the flavors and aromas found in your favorite classic cocktail recipes.
100% Non-Toxic Clean Candles
As of July 2020, we are 100% phthalate-free, meaning no carcinogens, no reproductive toxins, no chemicals! We only use clean fragrance oils. Our wax is made with a soy blend which is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans, unlike paraffin candles that are made from petroleum. It is also non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, eco-friendly, and biodegradable. Soy wax candles also burn more cleanly and evenly (meaning less black soot and longer burning) than paraffin candles.
History behind the Mint Julep
The Mint Julep has been the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century. Each year, almost 120,000 Mint Juleps are served over the two-day period of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend at Churchill Downs Racetrack. That’s a feat that requires more than 10,000 bottles of Bourbon Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail, 1,000 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 60,000 pounds of ice. To Southerners, a mint julep is more than a drink; it's a cup of emotion, full of tradition.
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WHO WE ARE
Photo: Shining Light Photography
Julep Candle Co. was dreamt up and made a reality by Tiffany Boyte Almes, Founder and Chief Candlemaker. Tiffany moved to Lexington, Kentucky in 2013 and found herself acquiring the Kentucky lifestyle and learning to appreciate all that it had to offer (hello bourbon trail, UK basketball, and the Kentucky Derby!). After receiving authentic pewter mint julep cups as a gift in 2015, she had an idea to "melt" the two loves of an entertaining piece, a cocktail, and a historic racing item into what is now Julep Candle Co.
In 2018, we relocated back to Nashville, Tennessee which is why we are proud to say we're truly "Made in the South".