A hand-poured Appalachian candle inspired by the hidden mountain stills, evergreen forests, and enduring spirit of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

SCENT PROFILE

Top Notes

Juniper • Citrus • Botanical Gin

Middle Notes

Cypress • Evergreen • Fresh Herbs

Base Notes

Oak • Cedar • Warm Amber

The Story

Hidden among the ridges of Appalachia, mountain stills once represented far more than folklore. For generations, they reflected the resilience and ingenuity of families who relied on the land—and their own resourcefulness—to provide for those they loved. Tucked beneath dense forests and beside cold mountain streams, these quiet places became part of the cultural fabric of the Blue Ridge.

Highland Still pays tribute to that heritage.

Rather than recreating the scent of a working still, this fragrance captures the atmosphere surrounding it: cool mountain air drifting through evergreen forests, weathered timber, stone beneath your feet, and the peaceful stillness that settles over the mountains at day's end.

Bright botanical gin and crisp juniper open the fragrance with remarkable clarity before giving way to aromatic cypress, evergreen, and fresh herbs. As the candle burns, warm cedar, aged oak, and amber emerge to create a scent that feels grounded, refined, and quietly confident.

Highland Still is a fragrance inspired by the people, landscapes, and traditions that helped shape Appalachia.

Why You'll Love Highland Still

If you enjoy clean, wood-forward fragrances with a refined masculine character, Highland Still was created for you.

This candle offers:

• Fresh evergreen atmosphere

• Botanical gin and juniper notes

• Warm cedar and aged oak

• Clean-burning apricot coconut wax

• Rich fragrance without overpowering a room

Perfect for living rooms, home offices, libraries, cabins, and everyday spaces where you want a calm, grounded atmosphere.

Crafted with Intention

Every Highland Still candle is:

• Hand-poured in Virginia

• Made in small batches

• Crafted with premium apricot coconut wax

• Designed for a clean, even burn

• Finished with a balanced fragrance throw

Inspired By

• Historic mountain stills

• Blue Ridge evergreen forests

• Appalachian craftsmanship

• Cool mountain mornings

• Weathered timber and stone

• Quiet evenings by the fire

Pairs Beautifully With

Appalachian Sky for a brighter mountain atmosphere.

Woodland Wake for deeper woodland notes.

Mountain Jubilee for warmth and celebration.

Candle Details

Wax
Premium apricot coconut wax blend

Wick
Cotton wick

Burn Time
30–80+ hours (varies by size)

Vessel
Amber glass with matte black lid

Made In
Virginia, USA

Candle Care

Trim the wick to ¼ inch before each burn.

Allow the wax to melt completely to the edges during the first burn to encourage an even burn throughout the life of the candle.

Keep away from drafts and discontinue use when approximately ½ inch of wax remains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Highland Still smell like?

Highland Still blends botanical gin, juniper, cypress, cedar, oak, and warm amber into a fresh, wood-forward fragrance inspired by Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Is Highland Still a masculine candle?

It leans fresh and masculine while remaining balanced and approachable. Customers who enjoy evergreen forests, botanical fragrances, and refined wood notes tend to love Highland Still regardless of gender.

Where is Highland Still made?

Every Highland Still candle is hand-poured in Virginia in small batches using premium apricot coconut wax.

What inspired Highland Still?

Highland Still honors the cultural heritage of Appalachian mountain stills and the resilience of the families who relied on them. The fragrance captures the surrounding landscape—cool mountain air, evergreen forests, weathered wood, and the quiet strength of the Blue Ridge—rather than the still itself.

What rooms work best?

Highland Still performs beautifully in living rooms, libraries, home offices, bedrooms, cabins, and other spaces where a fresh, grounding fragrance is desired.