Midnight Moon Blueberry Moonshine 750ML

Midnight Moon Blueberry Moonshine 750ML is a 100-proof (50% ABV) fruit-infused corn moonshine from Piedmont Distillers, hand-packed with real blueberries in a traditional mason jar. What distinguishes this expression from typical flavored spirits is the weeks-long maceration of actual fruit inside the jar, a process rooted in Appalachian moonshining tradition that delivers a markedly authentic berry character.

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

Production & Heritage

Piedmont Distillers holds the distinction of being North Carolina's first legal distillery since Prohibition. The base spirit is triple distilled from a 100% American corn mashbill in copper pot stills, then run through a proprietary five-step filtration process designed to strip out impurities while preserving the grain's natural sweetness. For the Blueberry expression, whole blueberries are hand-packed into each mason jar alongside the finished spirit, then left to steep for several weeks until the fruit's color, aroma, and flavor fully integrate. The berries remain visible in the jar at retail — a detail that signals real-fruit infusion rather than artificial flavoring.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh-picked blueberries dominate the nose immediately, followed by a subtle undercurrent of sweet corn and a faint floral lift. There is no chemical or artificial edge — the fruit reads genuinely ripe and sun-warmed.

Taste: The palate opens with juicy, concentrated blueberry that coats the tongue before the corn spirit's natural sweetness emerges at mid-palate. At 100 proof the alcohol has real presence, but the berry flavor keeps it balanced, pushing toward a baked-cobbler richness as it develops. The sweetness stays proportional and never turns syrupy.

Finish: Medium in length with a clean exit and lingering blueberry essence. A gentle warmth from the proof lingers alongside a dry, lightly tannic note reminiscent of blueberry skin.

How to Drink Midnight Moon Blueberry

Chilled and neat from the mason jar is the traditional serve, and the high proof holds up well over ice without losing flavor intensity. For cocktails, the 100-proof backbone gives this moonshine real versatility:

• Blueberry Lemonade: The natural fruit character pairs seamlessly with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup for a refreshing warm-weather drink.
• Moonshine Mule: Swap vodka for Midnight Moon Blueberry in a Moscow Mule — the berry and ginger beer combination adds complexity the original format lacks.
• Blueberry Old Fashioned: The corn-spirit base and fruit sweetness work with a dash of Angostura bitters and an orange peel for a Southern twist on the classic.

Best For

• Introducing someone to moonshine through an approachable, fruit-forward expression
• Summer cookouts and outdoor gatherings where chilled shots or punch bowls are the format
• Building a flavored-moonshine collection alongside other Midnight Moon variants
• Gifting to fans of Southern spirits — the mason jar packaging has genuine shelf appeal

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Midnight Moon Blueberry taste like? It delivers a bold, authentic blueberry flavor backed by sweet corn-spirit warmth, reading closer to fresh-baked blueberry cobbler than a candy-flavored spirit. At 100 proof, there is noticeable heat, but the fruit keeps things well-balanced.

How does Midnight Moon Blueberry compare to Ole Smoky Blueberry Moonshine? Both are corn-based moonshines with blueberry flavoring, but Midnight Moon is bottled at a significantly higher proof and includes whole real blueberries visibly macerated in the jar. Ole Smoky's blueberry expression is typically lower in proof and leans sweeter, making Midnight Moon the bolder, more spirit-forward option.

Is Midnight Moon Blueberry good for cocktails? Yes — the 100-proof strength means it stands up in mixed drinks without being diluted into irrelevance, and the natural blueberry flavor reduces the need for additional fruit syrups or liqueurs.

Where is Midnight Moon Blueberry made? It is produced at Piedmont Distillers in Madison, North Carolina, the state's first legal distillery since Prohibition. The facility specializes exclusively in small-batch moonshine production.

What foods pair well with Midnight Moon Blueberry? Smoked pork ribs or pulled pork benefit from the berry sweetness as a contrast to the smoke. Lemon pound cake or vanilla cheesecake echo the dessert-like quality of the spirit. Sharp cheddar cheese provides a savory counterpoint, while dark chocolate truffles amplify the fruit's richness.

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

Is Midnight Moon Blueberry worth the price? It positions as a mid-range flavored moonshine, and the use of real fruit rather than artificial flavoring puts it a step above many competitors in the same price tier. The 100-proof strength also means less volume is needed per cocktail, which adds practical value.

Why Midnight Moon Blueberry?

The real differentiator here is verifiable: actual blueberries sit in the jar, steeped for weeks in triple-distilled, copper-pot corn spirit. That is a fundamentally different product than a moonshine dosed with blueberry flavoring at bottling. The 100-proof strength is unusually high for a fruit-flavored spirit and gives it a dual identity — sippable enough to enjoy chilled, strong enough to anchor a cocktail. Piedmont Distillers' position as North Carolina's Prohibition-era revival distillery adds legitimate heritage, and the small-batch, five-step filtration process results in a notably clean base spirit that lets the fruit speak without interference.