Ole Smoky Shine Nog
Ole Smoky Shine Nog is a holiday-season cream liqueur from Ole Smoky Distillery of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, blending real moonshine with cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon at 17.5% ABV (35 proof) in the brand's signature 750mL mason jar. It's not egg-based — it's pure spiced cream and moonshine, made to be sipped like liquid holiday candy. As a winter seasonal release, it returns each holiday season; order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA while this year's stock lasts.
- ABV: 17.5% (35 proof)
- Size: 750mL mason-style jar
- Style: Moonshine-based cream liqueur (not egg-based) — vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon
- Distillery: Ole Smoky Distillery, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Seasonality: Winter seasonal release — launched December 2013, reissued annually for the holidays
A Holiday Tradition in a Jar
Ole Smoky first released Shine Nog in December 2013, available exclusively at its Gatlinburg distillery, and it has returned every holiday season since. The concept is simple and unapologetically Southern: take Ole Smoky's corn moonshine, fold it into sweet cream with holiday spices, and serve it in a mason jar. Explore more Ole Smoky spirits and the full liqueurs collection.
Tasting Notes
Expect rich sweet cream up front with vanilla and baking spice — cinnamon and nutmeg — over a gentle moonshine warmth. It's dessert in a glass: silky, indulgent, and unmistakably festive.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled or over a single large ice cube, straight from the jar. It also makes an excellent holiday cocktail base — pour over espresso and ice for a seasonal White Russian twist, or spike hot coffee for a fireside warmer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ole Smoky Shine Nog egg-based?
No — despite the name, Shine Nog contains no egg. It's a cream liqueur made with moonshine, cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
What is the alcohol content of Shine Nog?
It's bottled at 17.5% ABV (35 proof) — lighter than most spirits, richer than most cream liqueurs.
Is Shine Nog available year-round?
No — it's a winter seasonal release that Ole Smoky reissues each holiday season, so availability is limited to the holiday months.
For holiday sipping at its sweetest, order Ole Smoky Shine Nog online today from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.