Georgia Moon Corn Whiskey

Product Description

Georgia Moon: About as Close to the Real Deal as You'll Get

Before the craft distilling world discovered white dog whiskey as a way to turn a profit while "real" whiskey aged in the barrel, Georgia Moon already existed, just because it could and wanted to. Produced by Heaven Hill, founded in 1935 and one of the last remaining producers of straight corn whiskey in America, Georgia Moon carries a genuinely bold age statement right on the label: less than 30 days old. This is corn whiskey delivered nearly as it comes off the still, about as close to old-school, Prohibition-era moonshine as you can legally buy off a store shelf.

Distilled from a mash bill of at least 81% corn, well beyond the federal 80% minimum required for the corn whiskey designation, Georgia Moon leans fully into being unaged rather than dressing itself up as something it's not. Unlike bourbon, which must rest in new charred oak, corn whiskey regulations allow for minimal or no barrel aging at all, and Georgia Moon takes full advantage of that loophole. It's genuinely raw, genuinely different from anything else on the shelf, and it comes with a reputation to match: plenty of people pick it up on a dare, curious what real, straight-off-the-still corn whiskey actually tastes like.

Whether you're a whiskey history buff curious about pre-aging spirit character, hosting friends who want to try something genuinely different, or simply appreciate a distillery willing to sell exactly what it says on the label, Georgia Moon offers an experience unlike a standard bourbon or rye.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Funky sweetness reminiscent of dried fruits, with herbal notes of sage and tarragon, underlying fresh corn character, and a faint spirity edge that signals its youth.

Palate: Doughy bread and sweetcorn with an almost creamy mouthfeel, delivering raw, unaged corn character.

Finish: Soft and lingering, with buttery undertones and white pepper spice.

Food Pairings

Georgia Moon's raw corn character pairs well with classic Southern fare. Try it alongside cornbread, fried chicken, or barbecue for a genuinely thematic pairing.

Serving Suggestions

Georgia Moon is best sipped with a single ice cube, which helps temper the heat and let its creamy corn sweetness come forward more than drinking it fully neat. It also works as a bold cocktail base, try it in a Corn & Oil riff in place of overproof rum, a Whiskey Sour where its sweetcorn backbone stands up to citrus, or a Highball with ginger ale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgia Moon aged like bourbon? No. Its label carries the bold statement "less than 30 days old," and corn whiskey regulations allow for minimal or no barrel aging, unlike bourbon's new charred oak requirement.

What is the alcohol content? 40% ABV (80 proof).

What does it taste like compared to bourbon? Genuinely different. Without barrel aging to round out the flavor, Georgia Moon delivers raw, unfiltered corn character rather than the vanilla and caramel notes bourbon develops in wood.

Who makes Georgia Moon? Heaven Hill Distillery, one of the last remaining producers of straight corn whiskey in the United States.

How should I enjoy it? With a single ice cube to soften the heat, or mixed into a Corn & Oil, Whiskey Sour, or ginger ale Highball.

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