Ole Smoky Moonshine Cherries are maraschino cherries given a good, long soak in Ole Smoky's 100 proof original moonshine, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in the distillery's signature mason jar.
Ole Smoky Distillery is based in Gatlinburg, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, and its Moonshine Cherries are a nod to Appalachian creativity. Cherry bombs, as the distillery calls them, have become one of its most famous jars.
Maraschino cherries soak in the 100 proof original moonshine, and the delicious marriage results in an explosion of sweet heat in every perfectly infused cherry. Once the cherries are gone, the remaining moonshine offers a lingering sweet nectar.
Expect sweet cherry and a kick of moonshine on the nose, a palate of candied cherry over a bold, clean corn spirit, and a hot, sweet finish.
Pull a cherry straight from the jar for a sweet, boozy bite, or drop a few into cocktails as a garnish with real punch. The remaining moonshine blends into cherry cola or ginger ale like long-lost lovers, and it adds a sweet kick to lemonade, a Shirley Temple-style drink for grown-ups, or a cherry Old Fashioned. Top desserts like vanilla ice cream, cheesecake or chocolate cake with a spoonful of cherries. Because it is bottled at 100 proof, sip and snack responsibly. The red-filled jar makes a fun gift and a favorite souvenir from the Smokies.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sweet cherry, moonshine kick.
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Palate: Candied cherry, bold corn spirit.
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Finish: Hot and sweet.
Specifications
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Distillery: Ole Smoky Distillery, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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Contents: Maraschino cherries in 100 proof moonshine
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Style: Infused moonshine
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Eat a cherry from the jar, then mix the moonshine with cherry cola.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the jar?
Maraschino cherries soaked in 100 proof moonshine.
How strong is it?
100 proof (50% ABV).
What do I do with the leftover moonshine?
Mix it with cherry cola or ginger ale.
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