Ole Smoky Pickles Moonshine
Ole Smoky Pickles Moonshine is the Bloody Mary shortcut — 750mL at 20% ABV (40 proof), whole dill pickles steeped in corn-distilled Tennessee moonshine, from Ole Smoky Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 20% (40 proof)
- Size: 750mL mason jar, packed with full-sized whole dill pickles
- Style: Pickle-infused moonshine — dill pickles in 40-proof corn moonshine; shelf-stable, refrigerate after opening
- Awards: Double Gold, 2023 PR%F Awards (brand press release)
- Origin: Gatlinburg, Tennessee — Ole Smoky Distillery
The Pickleback, Pre-Built
Somebody at the Holler looked at a pickleback and thought: why not jar the whole thing? Full-sized dill pickles go into the jar with 40-proof moonshine, and out comes two products in one — moonshine-infused pickles you can eat, and a savory, tangy brine that was born for Bloody Marys. The judges agreed: Double Gold at the 2023 PR%F Awards. It's the savory outlier in the moonshine collection and a secret weapon for brunch cocktails — the rest of the lineup is at Ole Smoky.
Tasting Notes
Dill pickle brine on the nose with corn-whiskey undertones; savory and tangy on the palate — dill-forward, smooth, with a lightly warming finish. (Retailer-consensus notes; no brand tasting notes published.)
How to Enjoy
Build Bloody Marys with the brine and garnish with the pickles — that's the headline move. It also backs pickleback shots and dirty martinis with a moonshine twist. Refrigerate after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Ole Smoky Pickles Moonshine?
40 proof (20% ABV), per unanimous retailer listings.
Are the pickles edible?
Yes — full-sized dill pickles, infused with moonshine in the jar.
Has it won awards?
Double Gold at the 2023 PR%F Awards, per the brand's own press release.
How should I use it?
Bloody Marys (brine + pickle garnish), picklebacks, dirty martinis. Refrigerate after opening.
Brunch will never be the same — buy Ole Smoky Pickles Moonshine online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
