Sugarlands Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine

Product Description

Sugarlands Appalachian Apple Pie: A Different Kind of Apple Pie Moonshine

In the mid-1800s, a handful of European settlers from Ireland and Scotland made their home in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Due to the abundance of sugar maple trees in the area, they affectionately renamed it the "Sugarlands." To this day, the region's rich land, abundant corn, and predominance of sugar maple trees have made it a moonshiner's paradise, and Sugarlands Distilling Co. carries that legacy forward from its home in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Unlike most apple pie moonshine, which leans on red apple flavor and heavy pie spice, Sugarlands takes a different approach entirely. Appalachian Apple Pie starts with a bright, zesty green apple flavor, layered between two notes of shortbread and accented with lemon zest, before rounding out into a sweet caramel finish. That fresh, snappy green apple character sets it apart from the sweeter, more traditional red-apple moonshines that dominate the category, giving it a cleaner, brighter profile that's earned it a Gold Medal at the 2014 San Diego International Spirits Competition.

Bottled at 50 proof, Sugarlands Appalachian Apple Pie is versatile enough to sip on its own or mix into a wide range of cocktails, bringing a genuinely distinctive twist to a moonshine flavor almost everyone thinks they already know.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh baked green apple and shortbread, with a bright accent of lemon zest.

Palate: A zesty snap of green apple layered between shortbread crust, rounding out into caramel sweetness.

Finish: A quick citrus finish that settles into a lingering caramel cushion.

Food Pairings

Sugarlands Appalachian Apple Pie's bright green apple and caramel profile pairs well with fall-inspired fare. Try it alongside a cheese board with sharp cheddar and toasted walnuts, or lean into its dessert character with shortbread cookies, apple crisp, or caramel bread pudding.

Serving Suggestions

Sugarlands Appalachian Apple Pie is best enjoyed chilled, over ice, or mixed with ginger ale, apple cider, or hot cider for a warm fall drink. It also blends well with Tennessee whiskey, tart berries, ginger, lime, cranberry, and mulling spices for a more elaborate seasonal cocktail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from other apple pie moonshine? Instead of using red apple flavor and heavy pie spice like most apple pie moonshines, Sugarlands starts with a green apple flavor and layers in a lemon zest and shortbread character before finishing with caramel sweetness.

What is the alcohol content? 25% ABV (50 proof).

Has this moonshine won any awards? Yes. It earned a Gold Medal at the 2014 San Diego International Spirits Competition.

Where is this moonshine made? At Sugarlands Distilling Co. in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

How should I enjoy it? Chilled, over ice, mixed with ginger ale or apple cider, or blended into a more elaborate fall cocktail with Tennessee whiskey and mulling spices.

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