Midnight Moonshake Chocolate Brownie Cream Liqueur 750ML

Midnight Moonshake Chocolate Brownie Cream Liqueur 750ML is a 750ml, 17% ABV cream liqueur that blends corn-based moonshine with chocolate brownie flavor and vanilla cream. What distinguishes this expression from the broader cream liqueur category is its base spirit — a corn moonshine inspired by the legendary family recipe of moonshiner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson, rather than the Irish whiskey foundation used by most competitors.

Quick Facts: ABV: 17% (34 Proof)  |  Origin: Madison, North Carolina, USA  |  Cream Liqueur  |  Distillery: Piedmont Distillers

Production & Heritage

Piedmont Distillers, founded in 2005 in Madison, North Carolina, holds the distinction of being the state's first legal distillery since Prohibition. The Midnight Moon brand draws directly from Junior Johnson's family moonshine heritage, and the base spirit for Moonshake is distilled from 100% American corn and handcrafted in small batches. That corn distillate is then blended with real dairy cream, milk, soy, and chocolate brownie flavoring to create a product that positions itself as a collision of two American staples: moonshine and milkshakes.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with dark chocolate ice cream, followed by warm brownie batter and a subtle undercurrent of vanilla. There is a faint grain sweetness from the corn spirit beneath the chocolate.

Taste: On the palate, the entry is rich and immediately evokes fresh-out-of-the-oven brownies — that specific cakey-fudgy quality that straddles dense and airy. Mid-palate, the vanilla cream takes over, coating the tongue with a milkshake-like sweetness. A gentle warmth from the moonshine base surfaces toward the peak, keeping the profile from tipping into pure confection.

Finish: The finish is medium in length, smooth, and dominated by lingering chocolate and soft cream. A trace of corn spirit warmth sits at the very end, adding enough structure to remind you this is, in fact, a spirit.

How to Drink Moonshake Chocolate Brownie

Served chilled and neat, this drinks closest to a boozy chocolate milkshake — the cold temperature tames the sweetness and lets the brownie flavor shine. Over ice, it loosens slightly and becomes even more sessionable. For cocktails, try these three: a Chocolate Espresso Martini, where the brownie notes amplify the coffee and cocoa interplay; a Mudslide, substituting Moonshake for the traditional cream liqueur to add corn-spirit depth; or a Spiked Hot Chocolate, where the vanilla cream base melts seamlessly into warm cocoa.

Best For

• Dessert course replacement at a dinner party
• Gifting someone who prefers sweeter, lower-proof spirits over traditional whiskey
• After-dinner nightcap during cooler months
• Introducing cream liqueurs to drinkers curious about American craft spirits

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Moonshake Chocolate Brownie taste like? It tastes like a rich chocolate brownie blended into a vanilla milkshake, with a subtle corn-spirit warmth that keeps the sweetness balanced. The dominant notes are dark chocolate, fudge, and smooth dairy cream.

How does Moonshake Chocolate Brownie compare to Baileys Irish Cream? Both sit at 17% ABV and target the cream liqueur market, but their base spirits are entirely different — Baileys uses Irish whiskey, while Moonshake uses American corn moonshine. The result is that Moonshake leans more overtly into dessert territory with its brownie profile, whereas Baileys delivers a broader cocoa-and-coffee character rooted in its whiskey base.

Is Moonshake Chocolate Brownie good for cocktails? Yes, it works well in dessert-style cocktails like Mudslides, espresso martinis, and spiked hot chocolate. The 17% ABV keeps it from overwhelming a mixed drink while still contributing noticeable spirit character.

Where is Moonshake Chocolate Brownie made? It is produced by Piedmont Distillers in Madison, North Carolina. Piedmont became North Carolina's first legal distillery since Prohibition when it was founded in 2005.

What foods pair well with Moonshake Chocolate Brownie? Warm brownies or chocolate lava cake mirror the liqueur's core flavor and intensify the fudgy quality. Salted caramel ice cream provides a sweet-salty contrast. Fresh strawberries offer a bright counterpoint to the rich chocolate. Biscotti or shortbread cookies give a crunchy textural contrast. Strong espresso alongside a pour of Moonshake creates a classic affogato-style pairing.

What sizes does Moonshake Chocolate Brownie come in? The standard size is the 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format for this expression.

Is Moonshake Chocolate Brownie worth the price? It positions as an accessible, entry-level cream liqueur that competes on flavor distinctiveness rather than age or rarity. For drinkers looking for a dessert-forward cream spirit with a uniquely American pedigree, it delivers strong value within its tier.

Why Moonshake Chocolate Brownie?

The cream liqueur category is dominated by Irish whiskey-based products, which makes Moonshake's corn moonshine foundation a genuine point of difference rather than a marketing gimmick. The Junior Johnson heritage gives the base spirit legitimate provenance in American spirits history. At 17% ABV, it sits in a comfortable zone — flavorful enough for sipping, gentle enough for blending — and the chocolate brownie profile is specific and well-executed rather than generically "chocolate flavored." For anyone seeking a cream liqueur that doesn't follow the Irish template, this North Carolina expression is one of very few options with real craft distillery credentials behind it.