Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon Whiskey
Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon Whiskey is a 30% ABV (60 proof), 750mL flavored whiskey from Ole Smoky Distillery of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The brand's own pitch is simple: a pinch of salt brings out watermelon's sweetness, and that salty-sweet combination is kicked up with Ole Smoky whiskey — a summer pour built for lemonade, soda and ice. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 30% (60 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Flavored whiskey — whiskey with natural flavor and caramel color added (label descriptor)
- Flavour: Watermelon with a pinch of salt
- Producer: Ole Smoky Distillery, Gatlinburg
- Origin: Tennessee, USA
Smoky Mountain Summer, Bottled
Ole Smoky opened in Gatlinburg over the July 4 weekend of 2010 as the first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee, built on the Smoky Mountains' moonshine heritage; its whiskey line followed in 2016. Salty Watermelon is the distillery's summer register: juicy watermelon, a deliberate salinity that tempers the sweetness, and soft whiskey warmth underneath. Browse more of the range across our whisky shelf, explore the wider spirits collection, or see the distillery on the Ole Smoky vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh, juicy watermelon. Palate: Sweet watermelon with a pinch of sea-salt salinity and soft underlying whiskey warmth. Finish: Crisp and sweet-salty.
How to Enjoy
Follow the brand's own recipes: a Salty Watermelon Whiskey & Lemonade, a Salty Watermelon Whiskey Soda, or a Salty Watermelon Margarita — or simply pour it chilled over ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there salt in a watermelon whiskey? Salt brings out watermelon's sweetness — that salty-sweet contrast is the whole idea of this bottling, per the distillery.
How strong is Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon? 30% ABV (60 proof), the bottling strength Ole Smoky uses across this flavored whiskey line.
Where is Ole Smoky made? In Gatlinburg, Tennessee — the first federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee history, opened in 2010.
Make it a Smoky Mountain summer — order Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.