Ole Smokey Releases Barrel-Aged Moonshine
By Richard Thomas
Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, the popular Gatlinburg distillery, is throwing its hat into the premium spirits market with the debut of their first barrel-aged premium product, Ole Smoky Charred Moonshine. The initial batch will be in limited release this spring, with a run of only 3,500 cases. However distribution will be widespread, covering 49 of 50 states.
“Our mission at Ole Smoky is to bring pure Tennessee mountain whiskey to the world by perfecting the recipes that our ancestors have been working on for over 100 years”, said Ole Smoky founder Joe Baker. “We have spent the last five years giving consumers an unaged craft whiskey product in a variety of flavors, and a barrel-aged premium product is a natural next step. We can’t wait for America to try Charred!”
Ole Smoky Charred is aged in toasted ex-bourbon barrels for 3-4 months, and then blended for consistency. At 105 proof and packaged in 750 ml mason jars, Ole Smoky’s first premium moonshine retails for about $39.95.
