Ole Smoky Lemon Drop Moonshine
Ole Smoky Lemon Drop Moonshine is a tart-and-tangy flavored moonshine from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, bottled at 20% ABV (40 proof) in 750mL. It combines Ole Smoky's White Lightnin' moonshine — distilled from an 80% corn mash at America's largest craft distillery — with lemonade, turning the classic bar shot into a ready-to-pour jar. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 20% (40 proof) — 750mL; US bottle format (see Metadata flag)
- Base: Ole Smoky White Lightnin' moonshine; lemonade flavoring
- Origin: Ole Smoky Distillery, Gatlinburg, Tennessee — first federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee
- Style: tart and tangy lemon-drop shot in a bottle
- Character: bright yellow; mixes with sweet or unsweetened tea
The Bar Shot, Bottled
The lemon drop is one of the great simple shots — tart lemon, a little sweetness, a familiar kick — and Ole Smoky built the whole thing on its signature White Lightnin' moonshine. Founded in 2010 after Tennessee changed its distilling law, Ole Smoky became the first federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee and the largest craft distiller in the US, bringing legal Appalachian moonshine to shelves nationwide. See more from Ole Smoky or browse American whiskey & moonshine.
Tasting Notes
Bright lemon and tart lemonade up front; a clean, sweet-tart middle with the corn-moonshine backbone underneath; a short, zesty finish that tastes exactly like the shot it's named for.
How to Enjoy
Chilled and straight from the jar, or mixed in equal parts with sweetened or unsweetened iced tea. Also a shortcut to lemon-drop cocktails and spiked lemonade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Ole Smoky Lemon Drop Moonshine?
The US bottle is 40 proof (20% ABV) — a UK-market variant is bottled at 32.5%, so check the label if yours came from abroad.
What is moonshine?
Traditionally unaged corn spirit; Ole Smoky's White Lightnin' is a legal, distilled version of the Appalachian original.
How do you drink Lemon Drop Moonshine?
Chilled straight, or mixed with iced tea — equal parts is the classic serve.
Tart, tangy, and ready to pour — order Ole Smoky Lemon Drop Moonshine online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.