Description
Sugarlands Shine Blueberry Muffin Moonshine comes from in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It first rolled out in late 2015 as the opening release of the Outlandish Series. The distillers built that line around flavors they called “just a little off the wall” at launch.
The base is a corn moonshine in the Appalachian tradition, made in small batches. Sugarlands adds natural blueberry flavor meant to taste like fruit at peak ripeness. Bottled at 70 proof, it pours a deep blue that looks great in a glass. That color carries into any drink you make with it.
Open the bottle and fresh, bright blueberry comes forward. The taste is juicy and sweet, with ripe berry front and center. Then the finish turns warm and bakery-like. A crumbled streusel note shows up, a lot like the sugary top of a fresh muffin.
It works nicely on its own over ice. Sugarlands also suggests it as an accent in classic drinks like mojitos and lemon drops. Lemon, mint, lavender, honey and raspberry all pair well with it. Stir it into lemonade on a hot afternoon. You can also splash it into cranberry juice for an easy party drink.
Pick up a bottle if you love blueberry desserts or want a moonshine that tastes like brunch. It makes a fun gift for friends who mix their own drinks at home. It is also a sweet nightcap next to a slice of lemon pound cake.
