Midnight Moon Cranberry Moonshine 750Ml

Midnight Moon Cranberry Moonshine 750ml is a 100-proof (50% ABV) American corn moonshine infused with real cranberries, bottled at 750ml. Produced at Piedmont Distillers — North Carolina's first legal distillery since Prohibition — this expression stands apart for its use of hand-packed whole cranberries that steep inside each mason jar for several weeks before release.

Quick Facts: ABV: 50% (100 Proof)  |  Origin: North Carolina, USA  |  Style: Fruit-Infused Corn Moonshine  |  Distillery: Piedmont Distillers

Production & Heritage

Piedmont Distillers, located in Madison, North Carolina, holds the distinction of being the state's first legal distillery to operate since Prohibition ended. The Cranberry expression starts with a corn mash distilled in traditional copper pot stills, then cut to 100 proof with water that undergoes a proprietary five-step filtration process. Real cranberries — no artificial colors or flavors — are hand-packed into each mason jar, and the spirit and fruit age together for several weeks to allow natural flavor extraction before the product leaves the distillery. This old-school infusion method mirrors generations-old moonshining traditions while maintaining modern quality control.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with bright, tart cranberry and a subtle sweetness from the underlying corn spirit. A hint of raw grain and faint citrus-like acidity rounds out the initial impression.

Taste: The palate delivers an immediate punch of ripe cranberry, balanced by the natural sweetness and body of the corn base. At 100 proof, the spirit carries real heat on the mid-palate, but the fruit infusion tempers it with a tangy, almost jam-like berry intensity. The corn's smooth, slightly creamy character provides structure beneath the fruit.

Finish: The finish is medium-long with lingering tartness and a warm, dry close. Cranberry skin bitterness and a faint mineral quality from the filtered water carry through to the end.

How to Drink Midnight Moon Cranberry

Sipping it chilled or over ice highlights the natural cranberry infusion and tempers the 100-proof heat. For cocktails, the bold proof and genuine fruit character give this moonshine real versatility. A Cranberry Mule (with ginger beer and lime) works well because the tartness of the cranberry amplifies the ginger's spice. A Moonshine Cosmo (substituting the cranberry moonshine for vodka and triple sec) brings depth that standard vodka cannot match. A Cranberry Smash (muddled mint, lemon juice, and simple syrup) lets the real fruit flavor carry the drink without needing additional cranberry juice.

Best For

• Holiday entertaining — Thanksgiving and Christmas cocktails built around cranberry flavors
• Introducing friends to craft moonshine with a fruit-forward, approachable entry point
• Building a flavored moonshine collection alongside other Midnight Moon expressions
• Mixing bold, high-proof cocktails that require genuine fruit character rather than artificial sweeteners

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Midnight Moon Cranberry taste like? It delivers a tart, authentic cranberry flavor supported by the smooth, slightly sweet corn base, with noticeable warmth from its 100-proof strength.

How does Midnight Moon Cranberry compare to Ole Smoky Cranberry? Both brands use corn-only mash bills, but Midnight Moon bottles at a higher 100 proof and steeps real cranberries directly in each jar for weeks, while Ole Smoky's flavored expressions are generally bottled at lower proof points.

Is Midnight Moon Cranberry good for cocktails? Its 100-proof strength and real fruit infusion make it an excellent cocktail base because the cranberry flavor holds up against mixers without being diluted into the background.

Where is Midnight Moon Cranberry made? It is produced at Piedmont Distillers in Madison, North Carolina, the state's first legal distillery to open after Prohibition.

What foods pair well with Midnight Moon Cranberry? Roasted turkey or duck benefits from the cranberry's natural tartness. Sharp aged cheddar contrasts the fruit sweetness. Dark chocolate amplifies the berry's bitterness. Candied pecans complement the corn-spirit base. Brie with cranberry compote echoes the flavor profile directly.

What sizes does Midnight Moon Cranberry come in? The standard offering is a 750ml mason jar, which is the most widely available format.

Is Midnight Moon Cranberry worth the price? It positions as an accessible, mid-range flavored moonshine; the 100-proof strength and real-fruit infusion process deliver more intensity and authenticity than many competitors at the same price tier.

Why Midnight Moon Cranberry?

The defining feature here is the production method: whole cranberries sit inside each jar for weeks, extracting flavor naturally rather than through added syrups or artificial flavoring. At 100 proof, it is among the higher-strength fruit-infused moonshines on the market, meaning it holds its own in mixed drinks without disappearing behind other ingredients. Piedmont Distillers' five-step water filtration and copper pot still distillation keep the corn base clean enough to let the cranberry speak. For anyone who has found lower-proof flavored moonshines too sweet or too thin, this expression delivers a more assertive, fruit-forward alternative grounded in real ingredients.