Sugarlands Mark and Digger's Rye Apple Moonshine
Sugarlands Mark and Digger's Rye Apple Moonshine is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 750mL jar — an unaged rye moonshine infused with gala apples and warm pie spices, made to the recipe of Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes of Discovery Channel's Moonshiners. Distilled in small batches in Gatlinburg, Tennessee as part of Sugarlands' Legends Series, it layers juicy apple over a full-bodied rye spirit with nutmeg, allspice, and clove. A Silver Medalist at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof / 40% ABV
- Size: 750mL
- Style: unaged rye moonshine infused with gala apple and pie spices
- Origin: Sugarlands Distilling Co., Gatlinburg, Tennessee — Legends Series
- Awards: Silver, 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Bronze, American Distilling Institute
Apple Pie in a Jar
Mark and Digger are East Tennessee legends — longtime friends who built their reputation on backwoods stills before television found them. Rye Apple is their recipe made legal: full-bodied rye meets orchard apple and bakery spice, drinking like spiced apple pie with a rye backbone. See more from Sugarlands or browse American whiskey at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Spiced apple pastry — nutmeg, allspice, and baked apple.
Palate: Juicy gala and golden delicious apple layered over spicy rye warmth.
Finish: Full and spicy, with lingering apple sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Serve ice cold straight from the freezer, or pour over ice. It shines in fall cocktails — try it with white grape juice and an apple slice, or in a spiced apple-pie punch for the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Rye Apple Moonshine?
80 proof (40% ABV).
Who are Mark and Digger?
Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes, legendary moonshiners and stars of Discovery Channel's Moonshiners.
Is it aged?
No — it's an unaged rye moonshine, highlighting raw rye and apple flavors.
What does it taste like?
Spiced apple pie in a glass — apple, nutmeg, allspice, and clove over rye spice.
Straight from the Smokies — order Sugarlands Rye Apple Moonshine online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.