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During a recent escape to Nashville, I came upon an old Southern favorite that used to git a lotta folks in hot water, even tho that was jest what they used ter make it with!
I am talkin’ about- of course, moonshine.
And while the popular drink may have come out of and mountain creeks and into the main-stream, there is one place that I found mixes the old traditions with new flavors in a way that is both authentic and, to use an overused word, awesome!
Ole Smoky makes moonshine like Grandpappy used ter. However, in addition to a pure ‘shine that tastes a lot better than turpentine, they also offer a range of flavors and proofs that can suit any taste and tolerance. From the “barely legal” original and the 128-proof Blue Flame to Tennessee’s famed banana cream pudding flavors and a coffee companion called Mountain Java, they got sip for every lip and can take you from the bar to the birthday party to the boardroom with all the sweet snap of White Lightnin’.
If you are still a but wary to dip a toe in the still, Ole Smoky also has a raft of wonderful whiskeys that come straight-up or blended with caramel, habanero, peanut butter, and even another hip beverage- cold brew! They also make their own Amaretto and a bunch of liquers and canned cocktails that take their sweet southern satisfaction to new places and new levels.
Moonshine has been around at least since Prohibition and may now be more popular than ever. That is why it is important to remember that, when it comes to shine, nobody is on top of Ole Smoky!