Ole Smoky Tennessee Blackberry Moonshine 750ML

Ole Smoky Tennessee Blackberry Moonshine (750ML)

Ole Smoky Tennessee Blackberry Moonshine is a rich, flavor-packed, and deeply authentic Appalachian spirit that serves as one of the most celebrated crowd-pleasers in the brand's expansive portfolio. 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 captures the true heritage of mountain medicine, where wild summer berries were historically used to flavor raw, unaged corn whiskey.

Rather than relying on industrial neutral grain spirits (essentially flavored vodka), Ole Smoky anchors this recipe to an authentic, copper pot-distilled Tennessee white whiskey base made from 80% local corn. The pristine, unaged moonshine is then heavily infused and steeped with 100% natural blackberry juices and wild berry extracts. Bottled at a highly sessionable and smooth 20% ABV (40 proof), it completely tames the aggressive, high-octane burn of traditional "white lightning," transforming it into a velvety, 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: 20% (40 Proof)

• Spirit Type: Flavored Tennessee White Whiskey / Moonshine Base

• Core Composition: Authentic unaged corn moonshine infused with real blackberry juice reduction and natural flavors.

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

• Dietary Integrity: 100% Certified Gluten-Free (The corn-dominant base naturally sheds grain proteins during distillation).

Tasting Notes: Flavor and Aroma Profile

The authentic corn-spirit engine provides a soft, subtle grain backdrop that supports the wild fruit, keeping the liquid from tasting like a one-dimensional artificial syrup.

• Aroma (Nose): Pungent, deeply jammy, and remarkably fruity. The bouquet leaps from the open Mason jar with an immediate wave of freshly crushed blackberries, warm berry cobbler, and wild brambles, beautifully supported by a comforting, sweet undercurrent of raw corn mash and vanilla bean.

• Palate (Taste): Medium-to-full-bodied, velvety, and exceptionally luxurious. The 40-proof entry treats the tongue to a lush, smooth arrival of sweet blackberry syrup and dark stone-fruit nectar. Across the mid-palate, it introduces a beautiful organic complexity; the natural tartness of the berry skins steps forward, perfectly balancing the sugars and revealing softer layers of red currants, ripe plums, and a light touch of baking spice.

• Finish: Long, velvety, and satisfyingly clean. The rich sugars taper off smoothly without leaving a sticky, cloying film on the back of the throat, closing with a trailing signature of dark berry skins and a very gentle, comforting spirit warmth.

Service and High-Performance Mixology

Thanks to its moderate proof and built-in fruit-and-acid balance, this moonshine behaves as a phenomenal plug-and-play shortcut for summer cocktails, eliminating the need to cook down custom berry purees or muddle fresh fruit.

• The Wild Blackberry Lemonade (The Ultimate Serve): Pack a pint glass or fresh Mason jar tightly to the brim with hard ice. Pour in 2.5 oz of Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine and top completely with premium fresh-squeezed lemonade or lemon-lime soda (like Sprite). Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wheel. The tart citric acid of the lemonade cuts through the moonshine's sweetness, yielding an incredibly refreshing summer highball.

• The Mountain Bramble: Fill a double rocks glass with crushed ice. Combine 2 oz Blackberry Moonshine, 0.75 oz London Dry Gin, and 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice. Stir heavily to frost the glass. The dry, herbal botanicals of the gin provide a brilliant, sophisticated contrast to the dark berry sugars.

• The Blackberry Mule: Fill a copper mug with ice. Mix 2 oz Blackberry Moonshine, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and top with extra-spicy ginger beer. The fiery kick of the ginger complements the rich blackberry profile perfectly.

Food Pairings

Ole Smoky Blackberry’s unique combination of rich berry sweetness, low-proof warmth, and a clean corn base makes it an elite companion for smoky barbecue, rich savory comfort dishes, and decadent desserts.

• Flame-Broiled Smokehouse BBQ: An absolute home-run next to slow-smoked pulled pork shoulder, smoked beef brisket, or sticky barbecue chicken wings. The dark berry profiles act as a natural sweet glaze extension that slices through rendered animal fats effortlessly.

• Decadent Dark Confections: Pair a chilled pour or shooter next to a square of high-percentage dark chocolate or fudge torte. The bitter, earthy roasted cacao notes interact beautifully with the dark blackberry sugars.

• The Southern Comfort Board: It behaves beautifully next to a savory charcuterie board featuring chunks of sharp aged Cheddar, smoked Gouda, or a wedge of creamy Brie, alongside salty prosciutto and roasted walnuts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine sweet?

Yes, it is a noticeably sweet, fruit-forward spirit designed to capture the rich, decadent profile of blackberry preserves and summer cobblers. However, because it incorporates real fruit juice containing natural skin tartness and is backed by an authentic corn-spirit engine, it finishes remarkably clean and smooth rather than tasting like thick, artificial cough syrup.

Does an opened jar need to be refrigerated?

No. Thanks to its 20% ABV (40 proof) alcohol preservation grid, Ole Smoky Blackberry 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 permanently nestled in the fridge or freezer for a frosty, ready-to-pour party shooter is highly recommended.

Why is it packaged in a canning 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, bootleggers operating hidden copper stills deep in the East Tennessee mountains couldn't exactly order professional glass liquor bottles without drawing immediate suspicion from law enforcement. Instead, they packaged and smuggled their clear corn spirits inside standard, off-the-shelf glass canning jars. Ole Smoky retains this design to deliver an authentic piece of Southern history straight to your glass.