Ole Smoky Sour Watermelon 750ML

Ole Smoky Sour Watermelon Moonshine (750ML)

Ole Smoky Sour Watermelon Moonshine is a high-energy, electrifying spirit engineered to capture the mouth-puckering nostalgia of concession-stand candies. Produced by Ole Smoky Distillery—the historic outfit launched in 2010 that stands proud as the first federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee history—this flavor-packed expression sits firmly inside their world-famous, authentic moonshine portfolio.

While the brand's separate Salty Watermelon Whiskey utilizes a low-lying, barrel-aged corn whiskey base, their Sour Watermelon expression is anchored to an entirely clear, high-purity unaged moonshine engine distilled from native Tennessee corn. This pristine, high-proof white spirit acts as a clean canvas, allowing the bold infusion of tart, lip-smacking watermelon flavor keys to take total control. Bottled at a lighter, highly mixable 20% ABV (40 proof), it is packed inside their legendary, old-school glass Mason jar, instantly signaling an unpretentious, back-porch party lifestyle.

Technical Product Specs

• Size: 750ML Authentic Glass Mason Jar (Featuring their signature screw-top lid)

• ABV/Proof: 20% (40 Proof)

• Spirit Type: Flavored Tennessee White Whiskey / Moonshine Base

• Flavor Profile: Intense sour candy candy-coating, mouth-puckering malic acid tartness, and sweet watermelon syrup finish.

• Origin: Ole Smoky Distillery, Gatlinburg (East Tennessee), United States

• Distillery Heritage: Handcrafted at The Holler—America’s most visited craft distillery situated at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Tasting Notes: Flavor and Aroma Profile

The deliberate inclusion of a sour malic-acid framework provides a sharp, electrical counterweight that successfully holds back the intense candy sweetness from turning syrupy.

• Aroma (Nose): Pungent, high-register, and uninhibitedly sweet-and-sour. The bouquet leaps from the Mason jar with an immediate blast of liquefied watermelon Jolly Ranchers and sour watermelon candy straw dust, beautifully propped up by a faint, clean undercurrent of sweet raw corn mash.

• Palate (Taste): Light-bodied, racy, and incredibly smooth. The entry shocks the tongue with a satisfying, lip-smacking punch of sour neon candy tartness. Across the mid-palate, it rounds out beautifully; the unaged moonshine base remains completely neutral and soft, carrying the punchy fruit flavors into a rich, mouthwatering wave of fresh watermelon juice and sweet grenadine syrup.

• Finish: Snappy, crisp, and clean. The sharp sour compounds taper off cleanly, closing with an inviting signature of sweet watermelon hard candy and little to no alcoholic vapor burn.

Service and High-Energy Mixology

Thanks to its lower 40-proof composition and built-in sour matrix, this spirit serves as a clever, plug-and-play cocktail cheat code, completely bypassing the need to brew custom simple syrups or muddle fresh melon.

• The Smoky Mountain Lemonade (The Signature Serve): Pack a pint glass or fresh Mason jar tightly to the brim with hard ice. Pour in 2.5 oz of Ole Smoky Sour Watermelon Moonshine and top completely with cold lemonade or lemon-lime soda (like Sprite). Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wheel. The real lemon juice elevates the sour candy notes into an incredibly thirst-quenching backyard highball.

• The Jolly Rancher Shot: Keep the glass jar permanently nestled in your freezer. The 20% ABV turns luxuriously thick and frosty, yielding a silky-smooth, electric-pink shooter that tastes exactly like liquefied candy with zero spirit burn.

• The Electric Melon Margarita: In an ice-filled shaker, combine 2 oz Ole Smoky Sour Watermelon Moonshine, 1 oz Blanco Tequila, and 0.5 oz of fresh-squeezed lime juice. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass over hard ice. Rim the glass with sugar or chili-lime seasoning (like Tajín).

Food Pairings

Ole Smoky Sour Watermelon’s unique combination of high-acid tartness, candy sweetness, and neutral corn moonshine makes it an exceptional tool for cutting through heavy backyard smoke, charred oils, and salty profiles.

• Flame-Broiled Smokehouse BBQ: An absolute natural next to slow-smoked pulled pork shoulder, sticky barbecue chicken wings, or charred rack of ribs. The sour malic acid acts as a knife that cuts straight through rendered animal fats effortlessly.

• Salty & Savory Cookout Bites: Pair a chilled jar next to jalapeño poppers wrapped in bacon, loaded nachos, or crispy buffalo chicken dip.

• The Ultimate Summer Salad Contrast: It behaves beautifully when paired alongside a fresh feta cheese, cucumber, and mint salad. The briny, salty profile of the cheese contrasts beautifully with the sour candy attributes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this the same thing as Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon?

No, they represent completely different spirit engines and flavor blueprints:

• Salty Watermelon: Built upon a brown, barrel-aged Tennessee Whiskey base, bottled at 30% ABV (60 proof), and utilizes a pinch of savory mineral salt to gently amplify a smooth, ripe fruit profile.

• Sour Watermelon (This Jar): Built upon a clear, unaged Moonshine base, bottled at a lighter 20% ABV (40 proof), and focuses heavily on a punchy, hyper-tart sour-candy aesthetic.

Does it require refrigeration after opening?

No. Thanks to its 20% ABV alcohol preservation grid, Ole Smoky Sour Watermelon is completely shelf-stable and will never spoil or turn sour at room temperature once opened. Simply ensure the screw-top metal lid is tightened down securely after use to prevent the natural sugars from crystallizing around the threads of the jar, and store it upright out of direct sunlight.

Why is it sold in a glass jar?

The Mason jar packaging is a proud historical tribute to the heritage of Appalachian moonshining. During Prohibition, underground distillers operating deep in the East Tennessee forests utilized standard, off-the-shelf glass canning jars to quickly package and sneak their unaged spirits to consumers without drawing suspicion from law enforcement. Ole Smoky retains this custom design to deliver an authentic piece of Southern culture straight to your home bar.