Flavored Moonshine
 

Best Flavored Moonshine

 

The Fifty Best Flavored Moonshine Tasting 2024


The Tasting:
The Fifty Best held a “blind” tasting of flavored moonshines with ten members of our spirits judging panel. Strict tasting rules were applied. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. The flavored moonshines were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and served at slightly above room temperature. Only ice water, unflavored unsalted crackers and chips were available to cleanse the palate.

The judges were informed of the flavors, but not the brands. The scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the highest. Double-Gold, Gold and Silver medals were awarded according to a set range of final point scores received from the judges. There were no Bronze medals awarded for the tasting. Medals are provided based entirely on merit and only to products judged worthy of such award.

The tasting notes that follow are summaries of the judges’ opinions, with all replicated commentary eliminated. The distilleries, states of origin and alcohol proof are identified for each brand. Clicking on the brands' names will link to their websites.


DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Simmers Spirits Citron Splash Sippin Shine
(Cold Spring Hollow Distillery, PA)  70° prf

Palate: Natural tasting lemon, sweet lemon, fresh lemon peel, lemon ice, Lemonhead candy, hints of limoncello, true sweet citrus, citrus grove, lemon balm, white flowers, honey, peppery, tart, creamy mouthfeel.
Finish: Very beautiful lemon, lemon curd, balanced, soft, smooth, clean, fresh, zingy, bold, rich, very pleasant, amazing.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Simmers Spirits Citron Splash Sippin Shine



Neeley Family Distillery
Chocolate Truffle Cream Moonshine

(KY)  40° prf
Made with natural cream, vanilla, walnut & chocolate fudge flavoring.

Palate: Chocolate cream pie, chocolate mousse with whipped cream, chocolate cake, dark chocolate chocolate milk, fresh cream, heavy cream, white chocolate, vanilla, Bailey’s Irish Cream, raspberry notes, smooth & creamy.
Finish: Chocolatey, hot chocolate, milk shake, cream, white chocolate, White Russian, soft, nice dessert option, great as a dessert, just add rocks.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Neeley Family Distillery Chocolate Truffle Cream Moonshine



Sugarlands Shine Peppermint Stick Moonshine
(Sugarlands Distilling Co., TN)  100° prf

Palate: Solid peppermint, peppermint Lifesaver, Peppermint Patty, peppermint candy, spearmint, chocolate mint, mint, menthol, anise, vanilla, spicy, smooth.
Finish: Great peppermint, strong peppermint, candy cane, mint, chocolate mint, spices, peppery, handles high proof well.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Sugarlands Shine Peppermint Stick Moonshine



Simmers Spirits Butterscotch Sippin Shine
(Cold Spring Hollow Distillery, PA)  70° prf

Palate: Great butterscotch flavor, nice toasty caramel, burnt sugar, butter, Werther’s Originals, vanilla bean, vanilla creamer, creamy, heavy cream, caramel covered apple, candy apple, cocoa chips, Graham crackers.
Finish: Butterscotch candy, buttery, grandma’s 7-layer squares, coconut, balanced, well made, soft, nice for dessert.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Simmers Spirits Butterscotch Sippin Shine



GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Full Throttle S’loonshine Butterscotch Moonshine
(TN)  70° prf

Palate: Butterscotch, butterscotch cream, toffee, caramel, peanut brittle & pretzel, molasses, dark brown sugar, butter, creamy vanilla, buttered popcorn, peppery, bright sweet flavor.
Finish: Butterscotch, butterscotch candy, Werther’s Original, caramel, toffee, pralines, marshmallow, honey, buttered rum, nice & easy finish, elegant, a nice mixer, perfect for dessert.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Full Throttle S’loonshine Butterscotch Moonshine



Simmers Spirits Root Beer Sippin Shine
(Cold Spring Hollow Distillery, PA)  70° prf

Palate: Bold root beer, A & W root beer, Old Dad’s root beer, root beer barrel candy, sassafras, roots, earth, lightly mint, wintergreen, true to expectations.
Finish: Root beer, touch of root bark, sassafras, cola, vanilla, marshmallow, mint, licorice, spicy, tasty.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Simmers Spirits Root Beer Sippin Shine



Full Throttle S’loonshine Watermelon Moonshine
(TN)  70° prf

Palate: Fresh watermelon juice, sweet spiced watermelon, watermelon rind, watermelon Jolly Rancher, melon candy, taffy, watermelon gum, hibiscus, rose flower, herbal, pleasant, nice summer drink.
Finish: Watermelon essence, keeps the melon, fruit cup, summer flowers, perfectly sweet, made well, balanced, nice, my favorite flavored moonshine, pleasant.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Full Throttle S’loonshine Watermelon Moonshine



Simmers Spirits Apple Dumplin Sippin Shine
(Cold Spring Hollow Distillery, PA)  70° prf

Palate: Apple, red apple skin, caramel apple, apple pie, sweet apple fritters, bakery scones, vanilla bean, Madagascar vanilla, vanilla cream, heavy cream, creamy, cinnamon, nice heat, balanced flavors, rich, tasty.
Finish: Apple, spiced apple juice, apple cinnamon crumble, pour into pie crust & bake, vanilla, cinnamon spice, toast, fireplace, warm nights by the fire, balanced, soft, nice for dessert.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Simmers Spirits Apple Dumplin Sippin Shine



Hook & Ladder Salted Watermelon Moonshine
(Hook & Ladder Distillery, TN)  80° prf

Palate: Watermelon, watermelon candy, watermelon Hubba Bubba, bubble gum, passion fruit, papaya, banana, violet, honey, vanilla, saline, salted, pleasantly viscous.
Finish: Watermelon, watermelon Jolly Rancher, watermelon rind, green melon, citrus, papaya, floral, cotton candy, powdered sugar, sweet, tart.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Hook & Ladder Salted Watermelon Moonshine



Simmers Spirits Sweet Fire Sippin Shine
(Cold Spring Hollow Distillery, PA)  70° prf

Palate: Sweet cinnamon, bright cinnamon, hot cinnamon buns, Red Hots cinnamon candy, peppermint, jalapeño, bold, bright, nicely done.
Finish: Spiced cinnamon cake, Red Hots cinnamon candy, Big Red gum, mint, pepper, slightly fire-y, nice lingering heat, interesting, well done, good as a shot, fun.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Simmers Spirits Sweet Fire Sippin Shine



Loggerhead Apple Pie Moonshine
(Loggerhead Distillery, FL)  60° prf

Palate: Red apple slices, Granny Smith apple, raw peeled apples prior to baking, lemon, lime, citrus, baked apple, apple pie, brown sugar, pastry frosting, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove.
Finish: Apple pie, apple cider, apple peel, citrus, pie crust, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, tannic, nicely balanced, rich, tasty.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Loggerhead Apple Pie Moonshine



SILVER MEDAL WINNER

Full Throttle S’loonshine Peach Moonshine
(TN)  70° prf

Palate: Juicy ripe peach, fresh ripe Georgia peach, sweet peaches, peach rings, vanilla, creamy, super concentrated.
Finish: Baked peach, peach candy, dessert, nice, tasty, rich, velvety, great, luscious, delicious.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Full Throttle S’loonshine Peach Moonshine

 

 

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