Benjamin Prichard's Lincoln County Lightning is an unaged Tennessee corn whiskey, often called legal moonshine, from Prichard's Distillery in Kelso, Tennessee, bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof).
It is made from white corn and bottled straight out of the still, distilled and hand-bottled at the distillery.
The high sugar content of white corn gives it a bold yet surprisingly mellow character.
Its profile is dominated by the natural sweetness of white corn, like cornbread in a bottle, balanced by a touch of sweetness.
Prichard's is one of Tennessee's pioneering craft distilleries, and this clear corn whiskey is a taste of the state's moonshining heritage, made legally and bottled with care. Its squat flask-style bottle and black label make it a striking gift for anyone curious about real white whiskey.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sweet white corn and grain.
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Palate: Bold corn, like cornbread, with gentle sweetness.
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Finish: Warm and surprisingly mellow.
Specifications
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Producer: Prichard's Distillery, Kelso, Tennessee
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Style: Unaged Tennessee corn whiskey
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Base: White corn
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ABV: 45% (90 proof)
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Origin: Tennessee, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip Lincoln County Lightning chilled as a traditional shot, or tame it over ice with lemonade, sweet tea or ginger ale. It is a great base for homemade infusions, with sliced apples and cinnamon, peaches or jalapeños, and it makes a bold Moonshine Mule with ginger beer and lime. Use it in place of vodka in a Bloody Mary for a Southern twist. For a gathering, set out a few mason jars with different fruits and let guests try their own quick infusions. Pair it with barbecue, cornbread, fried catfish and pecan pie. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it?
An unaged Tennessee corn whiskey, bottled straight from the still.
What is it made from?
White corn.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 45% ABV, or 90 proof.
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