Ole Smoky Some Beach Moonshine

Ole Smoky Some Beach Moonshine is a tropical coconut cream-flavored moonshine bottled at 17.5% ABV (35 proof) in a 750ml jar. Released as a seasonal expression from Ole Smoky Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this low-proof spirit leans heavily into a beach-inspired flavor profile built around coconut, citrus, and cream.

Quick Facts: ABV: 17.5% (35 proof)  |  Origin: Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA  |  Flavored Cream Moonshine  |  Distillery: Ole Smoky Distillery

Production & Heritage

Ole Smoky Distillery, founded in 2010, holds the distinction of being the first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee. Located at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, the distillery draws on Appalachian moonshine traditions while producing a wide range of flavored expressions. Some Beach Moonshine blends the distillery's corn whiskey base with tropical coconut flavoring and cream, resulting in a dessert-style spirit positioned at a gentle 35 proof — roughly half the strength of the distillery's unflavored white lightning.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe coconut arrives immediately, followed by bright orange zest and a background note of pineapple. The overall impression is of a tropical fruit stand — sweet, warm, and inviting.

Taste: The entry is rich and creamy, with coconut dominating the palate from first sip. Mid-palate, gentle citrus and pineapple sweetness emerge, layered over a faint corn whiskey backbone that provides just enough structure. The cream element rounds out the texture into something closer to a liqueur than a traditional spirit.

Finish: Light and breezy, with lingering coconut and a soft fruity sweetness that fades quickly. There is little heat — the low proof keeps things smooth and approachable from start to finish.

How to Drink Some Beach

Served chilled or over ice, Some Beach delivers best when its cream and coconut flavors are kept cold and bright. Its low proof and dessert-forward character make it a natural fit for blended and tropical cocktails.

• Piña Colada: Substitute Some Beach for coconut cream and a portion of the rum — it carries both the coconut richness and sweetness in a single pour.
• Bushwacker: The existing cream texture integrates seamlessly into this frozen chocolate-coconut classic without additional dairy.
• Creamsicle Float: Mix with orange juice and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a spiked dessert drink that plays off the orange and coconut notes.

Best For

• Warm-weather gatherings and poolside entertaining
• Introducing non-whiskey drinkers to moonshine in an approachable format
• Building low-ABV frozen and blended cocktails at home
• Gifting to fans of coconut, tropical, or cream-based spirits

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Some Beach taste like? Some Beach delivers a rich, creamy coconut flavor supported by citrus notes of orange and pineapple, all resting on a mild corn whiskey base. The low 35 proof means virtually no burn, making it taste closer to a tropical cream liqueur than a traditional moonshine.

How does Some Beach compare to Ole Smoky Coconut Moonshine? Ole Smoky Coconut Moonshine is bottled at a higher 40 proof and focuses on a straightforward coconut-on-corn profile without cream. Some Beach adds a dairy cream component and layers in additional tropical fruit flavors, making it sweeter and richer in texture.

Is Some Beach good for cocktails? Its cream base, tropical flavor, and low ABV make it an excellent cocktail ingredient for blended and frozen drinks. It works particularly well as a shortcut ingredient in Piña Coladas and Bushwackers, replacing both coconut cream and a portion of the base spirit.

Where is Some Beach made? Some Beach Moonshine is produced at the Ole Smoky Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Ole Smoky became the first federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee when it opened in 2010.

What foods pair well with Some Beach? Key lime pie complements the tropical cream character. Grilled shrimp with mango salsa echoes the fruit notes. Coconut macaroons reinforce the dominant coconut flavor. Vanilla bean ice cream turns a small pour into an instant affogato-style dessert. Fresh pineapple wedges make a simple, effective pairing.

What sizes does Some Beach come in? Some Beach Moonshine is available in the standard 750ml Ole Smoky mason jar format, which is the distillery's signature packaging across its lineup.

Is Some Beach worth the price? Some Beach positions as an affordable, entry-level flavored moonshine within Ole Smoky's broad seasonal range. Its low proof and cream-forward profile deliver value as both a standalone sipper and a cocktail ingredient, particularly for anyone drawn to tropical flavor profiles.

Why Some Beach?

What sets Some Beach apart from the crowded field of flavored moonshines is its commitment to a specific sensory destination — it genuinely tastes like a coconut cream cocktail in a jar. The 17.5% ABV keeps it sessionable in warm weather while retaining enough corn whiskey backbone to remind you it started life as moonshine. As a seasonal release from America's most visited distillery, it occupies a niche that standard coconut-flavored spirits do not quite fill: a ready-to-chill, cream-rich tropical expression rooted in Tennessee distilling tradition. For anyone building a summer drinks lineup, it functions as both a standalone pour and a versatile cocktail shortcut.