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Moonshine Tasting – The Americans Are Coming!

June 13, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

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Something a bit different for sampling this time – my first experience with Moonshine!

Once the premise of bootlegging gangsters in prohibition America it always makes me think of old black & white movies I’ve seen over the years.

Well, this famous American spirit is now back in British hands and though it may have grown up a little it’s still has a fine rebellious streak to it!

MoonshineUK has the exclusive rights to sell Moonshine produced at the Palmetto Moonshine Distillery in South Carolina.

Triple distilled for extra smoothness it’s available as a full strength shot (a hearty 52.5% ABV) and as a flavoured alcohol ideal for producing some great cocktails.

Quick Moonshine Facts:-

  • Originated back in the 1700’s by British settlers who distilled alcohol from corn to sell to the locals.
  • Banned and so began the illegal industry that is at the heart of every b/w gangster flick.
  • The inspiration of the NASCAR motor racings event because bootleggers would modify their cars to outrun the law.
  • In 2010 the US Government allowed Moonshine to be distilled legally.
  • 2014 – Now it’s here – courtesy of MoonshineUK!

The Moonshine Products Range

The Moonshine Products Range

Currently Moonshine is available in four styles:-

  • Original American Shine
  • Apple Pie Flavour
  • Blackberry Flavour
  • Peach Flavour

Tasting Notes
– American Shine
52.5% ABV

Nose: Corn, sugary sweetness and a heady spirit hit!

Palate: Sweet, syrupy popcorn.

Finish: Toasted corn, sharp lemon citrus, lingering pepper – a short dry finish.

Overall: Quite a kick but not too fiery as it’s well tempered by the corn sweetness. A strong candidate for ‘shots’ but only for the brave!

Tasting Notes
– Apple Pie Flavour
22.5% ABV

Nose: Cinnamon, apple, ginger cake with extra spices!

Palate: Apple strudel infused with generous cinnamon, sweet cake spices.

Finish: The cinnamon goes on and on and there’s warming Ginger beer in there as well.

Overall: WoW! Taste the pastry! Moonshine and Moms apple pie, roll out the Stars n’ Stripes!

Tasting Notes
– Blackberry Flavour
22.5% ABV

Nose: Rich, fruity blackberry, reminds me of vimto!

Palate: Sweet, mild blackberry, slightly floral.

Finish: Floral comes through quite distinctly. Warming, spicy dry citrus.

Overall: Half the strength makes this considerably smoother and very drinkable – be careful!

Tasting Notes
– Peach Flavour
22.5% ABV

Nose: Strong peach and vanilla.

Palate: Sweet, smooth peach, thick consistency which reminds me of a dessert wine.

Finish: Citrus punch appears, sweet finish, short n’ slightly spicy.

Overall: Mmmm … a perfect accompaniment to long, hot afternoons sat under a shady tree!

Moonshine will be available from July.

Many thanks to @MoonshineUK1 for the sample.

The Moonshine Products Range

The Moonshine Products Range

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