Sugarlands Silver Cloud Tennessee Sour Mash Moonshine
Sugarlands Silver Cloud Tennessee Sour Mash Moonshine is a 100 proof (50% ABV), 750mL unaged corn whiskey in the classic mason jar — the flagship shine of Sugarlands Distilling Co. in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It is made the traditional sour-mash way: fresh Tennessee corn milled on-site in a stone burr mill, cane sugar, Smoky Mountain water, and a copper pot still, with backset from the previous batch carrying the flavor forward. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL mason jar
- Style: unaged Tennessee sour mash moonshine
- Mash: fresh Tennessee corn, cane sugar, Smoky Mountain water
- Still: copper pot still
- Origin: Gatlinburg, Tennessee — Sugarlands Distilling Co. (est. 2014)
The Flagship Shine of the Smokies
Sugarlands opened its Gatlinburg distillery in 2014 with a mission to make moonshine the way it was made before it was legal — and Silver Cloud is the bottle that mission built. The sour-mash process, the stone-burr-milled corn, the copper pot still: everything about it is old-school, and the brand's own tasting notes keep it honest — white corn on the nose, sweet corn and cane sugar on the palate, and a crisp, clean finish with a kick. It has collected real hardware along the way, including Best in Class at the 2014 SIP Awards and Double Gold at the 2016 Fifty Best. Browse more Sugarlands moonshine at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: White corn (brand).
Palate: Sweet corn and cane sugar — subtle, authentic sweetness.
Finish: Crisp, clean, and polished, with a kick.
How to Enjoy
Chilled and neat in small pours, the traditional way. It is also the right base for moonshine cocktails — try it in a blackberry moonshine lemonade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Silver Cloud?
100 proof (50% ABV).
What is sour mash?
A traditional process where backset (spent mash) from the previous batch is added to the new ferment, carrying flavor and consistency forward.
Is moonshine legal?
This is — Sugarlands is a licensed distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, making moonshine-style spirit legally since 2014.
Has it won awards?
Yes — per brand and retailer copy: Best in Class at the 2014 SIP Awards, Double Gold at the 2016 Fifty Best, and medals at Los Angeles International and the Beverage Testing Institute.
Prohibition-style shine, done right — order Sugarlands Silver Cloud Tennessee Sour Mash Moonshine online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.