Sugarlands Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine
Sugarlands Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine is a 50 proof (25% ABV), 750mL flavored moonshine from Gatlinburg, Tennessee — and it is not what the name might suggest. The brand is explicit: this is GREEN apple and caramel, not red apple and pie spices. The official tasting note describes fresh-baked green apples between two layers of shortbread, accented with lemon zest, rounding into a quick citrus finish with a lingering caramel cushion. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 25% (50 proof — brand + Virginia ABC)
- Size: 750mL mason jar
- Style: unaged flavored moonshine
- Flavor profile: green apple, shortbread, lemon zest, caramel — no pie spices
- Base: corn and cane sugar spirit
- Origin: Gatlinburg, Tennessee — Sugarlands Distilling Co.
Apple Pie, the Sugarlands Way
Most apple pie moonshines chase cinnamon and nutmeg; Sugarlands went the other direction. Appalachian Apple Pie is built on zesty green apple and caramel — the snap of fresh-baked green apples, a shortbread middle, a flicker of lemon zest, and a caramel cushion that lingers after the citrus finish. At 50 proof it drinks easy, and the absence of pie spice makes it brighter and more refreshing than the category's usual heavyweights. Browse more Sugarlands moonshine at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh green apple and shortbread (brand).
Palate: Zesty green apple with a lemon-zest accent over caramel.
Finish: Quick citrus finish with a lingering caramel cushion.
How to Enjoy
Well chilled, straight from the fridge — it drinks like a crisp autumn dessert. Try it in a caramel apple mule with ginger beer for a seasonal cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine?
50 proof (25% ABV), confirmed by the brand and Virginia ABC.
Does it taste like cinnamon apple pie?
No — the brand is explicit: green apple and caramel, with no red apple or pie spices.
What is the base spirit?
An unaged corn-and-cane-sugar moonshine from Sugarlands Distilling Co. in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Is it very sweet?
It is a flavored moonshine with caramel sweetness, but the green apple and citrus keep it bright rather than heavy.
Green apple, shortbread, and caramel — no pie spice required. Order Sugarlands Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.