Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine 750ML

Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine (750ML)

Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine is a vibrant, fruit-forward, and highly approachable Southern spirit designed to capture the nostalgic flavors of fresh-picked summer berries and homemade preserves. 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 expression sits comfortably as one of the most popular and versatile crowd-pleasers in their extensive moonshine lineup.

While many commercial berry spirits rely on cheap, industrial grain neutral spirits (essentially flavored vodka), Ole Smoky anchors this expression to an authentic Tennessee white whiskey base. Distilled from a classic mash bill of 80% locally sourced corn through traditional copper pot stills at The Holler in Gatlinburg, the unaged moonshine is then infused and steeped with natural strawberry flavors and real fruit juices. Bottled at an approachable 32.5% ABV (65 proof), it reins in the aggressive, high-proof burn of traditional "white lightning," delivering a smooth, dessert-like sipping experience packaged in their iconic, old-school glass Mason jar.

Technical Product Specs

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

• ABV/Proof: 32.5% ABV (65 Proof)

• Spirit Type: Flavored Tennessee Corn Moonshine / White Whiskey Base

• Core Composition: Copper pot-distilled corn spirit infused with natural strawberry juices and extracts.

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

• Dietary Integrity: Gluten-free (derived from a corn-dominant base, naturally shedding grain proteins during distillation).

Tasting Notes: Flavor and Aroma Profile

The authentic corn-whiskey engine provides a gentle, soft-grained sweetness that props up the berry flavors, keeping the liquid from tasting like artificial or medicinal candy syrup.

• Aroma (Nose): Bright, jammy, and highly inviting. The bouquet opens with an immediate wave of ripe summer strawberries, strawberry shortcake, and sugary fruit preserves, beautifully balanced underneath by a faint whisper of sweet raw corn mash and vanilla bean.

• Palate (Taste): Medium-bodied, silky, and beautifully rounded. The 65-proof entry treats the tongue to a lush arrival of juicy strawberry pulp and red nectar. Across the mid-palate, its distillery heritage peeks through; the smooth corn-spirit backbone provides essential structure, preventing the sugars from becoming cloying while unrolling softer layers of cooked berries and white peach.

• Finish: Clean, fruity, and remarkably smooth. The rich berry sweetness tapers off gracefully, closing with a trailing signature of fresh strawberry skins and a very gentle, comforting spirit warmth with no harsh alcohol burn.

Service and High-Performance Mixology

Thanks to its moderate proof and built-in fruit-and-sugar balance, this moonshine serves as an exceptional plug-and-play shortcut for warm-weather cocktails, completely bypassing the need to buy pricey fruit purees or muddle fresh berries.

• The Front-Porch Strawberry Lemonade (The Signature Serve): Pack a pint glass or fresh Mason jar tightly to the brim with hard ice. Pour in 2 oz of Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine and top completely with premium fresh-squeezed lemonade. Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wheel or a fresh strawberry. The tart citric acid of the lemonade cuts through the moonshine's sweetness, creating a spectacularly refreshing summer highball.

• The Smoky Mountain Mule: Fill a copper mug or glass with ice. Combine 1.5 oz Strawberry Moonshine, 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice, and top with extra-spicy ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge. The fiery kick of the ginger provides a brilliant savory contrast to the sweet berry base.

• The Backyard Daiquiri Upgrade: In an ice-filled shaker, combine 2 oz Strawberry Moonshine, 1 oz Blanco Tequila or White Rum, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled glass over crushed ice for a punchy, low-maintenance tropical treat.

Food Pairings

Ole Smoky Strawberry’s unique combination of rich berry sweetness, low-proof warmth, and corn-grain base makes it a phenomenal partner for rich comfort desserts, savory charred barbecue, and sharp cheeses.

• The Shortcake Complement: An absolute home-run pairing alongside a slice of classic strawberry shortcake, pound cake, or warm vanilla cheesecake. The moonshine’s liquid berry traits acts as a natural sauce extension to the baked goods.

• Dark Cacao Contrast: Pair a chilled pour or shooter next to high-percentage dark chocolate truffles. The bitter, earthy roasted cacao notes interact beautifully with the sweet strawberry sugars.

• Flame-Broiled Backyard BBQ: Surprisingly exceptional next to smoky pulled pork or grilled chicken glazed with a sweet-and-smoky barbecue sauce. The bright berry notes slice through rendered animal fats effortlessly.

• Savory & Sharp Cheeses: It behaves beautifully next to a charcuterie board featuring chunks of aged sharp Cheddar or a wedge of creamy Brie, where the savory creaminess balances the fruit sugars.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine overly sweet?

It is a sweetened flavored spirit, featuring a flavor profile that leans into the juicy, sugary profile of strawberry preserves. However, because it is proofed at 32.5% ABV (rather than lower-proof 15% or 20% liqueurs) and relies on a copper pot-distilled corn whiskey base, it retains a crisp alcoholic backbone that keeps it tasting like a true spirit rather than a flat, syrupy mixer.

Does an opened jar need to be refrigerated?

No. Thanks to its robust 32.5% ABV alcohol preservation grid, Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine is completely shelf-stable and will never spoil, sour, or curdle at room temperature once opened. You can store it indefinitely on your home bar cart. Just ensure the metal screw-top lid is tightened down securely after use to prevent the natural sugars from crystallizing around the threads of the jar. That said, keeping it nestled in the fridge or freezer for a frosty, ready-to-pour shooter is a popular and highly recommended serving method.

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 and the decades of illegal distilling that followed, underground operators building hidden stills deep in the East Tennessee mountains couldn't exactly purchase professional spirits bottles without raising red flags with the law. Instead, they packaged and transported their clear corn whiskey in standard, off-the-shelf glass canning jars. Ole Smoky retains this packaging style to deliver an authentic slice of Southern bootlegging history straight to your home bar.