Kings County Distillery Moonshine is a corn whiskey made in New York from 80% New York State organic corn and 20% Scottish malted barley, double distilled for cleanness and softness and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Moonshine most often refers to illegally made spirit, but it is also a term of art for distillate meant to be enjoyed neat. Kings County treats white whiskey as a distiller's most challenging spirit and a measure of the distiller's talent: like silver tequila, white rum or eau-de-vie, it is a purist's spirit. The corn comes from Klass and Mary-Howell Martens, whose generational farm in the Finger Lakes region grows 100% organic, non-GMO corn, and the malt is Golden Promise malted pale barley from Thomas Fawcett Maltsters in the UK. This high-malt mash bill borrows more from Scotch whisky than from traditional bourbons, which usually add rye or wheat as a flavoring grain.
Bright with a sweet corn heft and subtle fruity, grassy notes, it is clean and soft enough to sip neat.
The minimalist flask-style bottle makes it a great gift for whiskey purists.
American whiskey covers a wide range of styles, from bourbon and rye to single malts and light whiskeys, and independent blenders and small producers have made it one of the most exciting categories in spirits.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sweet corn, grassy notes.
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Palate: Sweet corn heft, subtle fruit.
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Finish: Clean and soft.
Specifications
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Distillery: Kings County Distillery, New York
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Style: Unaged corn whiskey (moonshine)
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Mash bill: 80% organic NY corn, 20% Golden Promise malted barley
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Distillation: Double distilled
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Origin: New York, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or chilled, or use it in place of vodka or white rum in a Collins, Daiquiri-style sour or Mule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the mash bill?
80% organic New York corn and 20% Scottish malted barley.
Is it aged?
No, it is an unaged white whiskey.
How should I drink it?
Neat, chilled or in a light cocktail.
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