Firefly Blackberry Moonshine 750ML

Firefly Blackberry Moonshine 750ML is a 71.4-proof (35.7% ABV) flavored corn-based moonshine from Firefly Distillery in North Charleston, South Carolina. Originally available only at the distillery itself, this expression earned a national release after overwhelming demand from visitors to the tasting room.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35.7% (71.4 proof)  |  Origin: North Charleston, South Carolina, USA  |  Flavored Moonshine  |  Distillery: Firefly Distillery

Production & Heritage

Firefly Distillery operates out of North Charleston, South Carolina, and has built a reputation around handcrafted small-batch spirits. This blackberry expression is distilled in two 300-gallon homemade pot stills from a mash of corn, barley, wheat, and sugar, then blended with all-natural blackberry flavoring. The use of a multi-grain mashbill rather than a straight corn formula gives the base spirit a slightly broader flavor foundation than many competing flavored moonshines, which tend to rely on a simpler corn-and-sugar wash. The decision to keep production on traditional pot stills—rather than column stills—preserves heavier congeners and a fuller texture that carries the fruit infusion more effectively.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Real blackberry fruit jumps from the glass immediately, followed by subtle grain sweetness and a faint floral lift. There is no harsh ethanol sting despite the spirit's unaged character.

Taste: The entry is bright and fruit-forward, with ripe blackberry dominating the front palate. Mid-palate, a gentle cornmeal sweetness emerges alongside soft wheat-bread undertones, balancing the berry intensity. The natural fruit flavor reads authentic rather than candy-like, giving the spirit a layered, juice-like quality.

Finish: Medium in length with a smooth, clean fade. Lingering notes of dark berry and light grain taper off without bitterness or burn.

How to Drink Firefly Blackberry

Chilled and sipped neat is the simplest way to appreciate the fruit-forward profile; a single large ice cube opens it up further without diluting the blackberry character too quickly. Its moderate proof and bold flavor also make it a natural cocktail ingredient.

• Blackberry Mule: Swap vodka for Firefly Blackberry with ginger beer and fresh lime—the berry and ginger complement each other without competing.
• Moonshine Bramble: Use it in place of gin in a classic Bramble; the corn-spirit base pairs seamlessly with lemon juice and crème de mûre.
• Southern Lemonade: Combine with fresh-squeezed lemonade and a sprig of mint for a refreshing warm-weather sipper that highlights the natural fruit notes.

Best For

• Introducing someone to craft moonshine without overwhelming heat
• Summer barbecue cocktails where fruit-forward spirits shine
• A gift for fans of flavored whiskeys and Southern craft spirits
• Building a moonshine tasting flight alongside unflavored and other fruit expressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Firefly Blackberry taste like? It delivers a pronounced real-blackberry flavor layered over a soft, sweet corn-based spirit, finishing smooth and clean with no harsh burn.

How does Firefly Blackberry compare to Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine? Both are corn-based flavored moonshines at a similar proof point, but Firefly uses a multi-grain mashbill of corn, barley, and wheat, while Ole Smoky relies on a traditional corn mash. The result is that Firefly tends toward a slightly more textured, grain-complex base beneath the fruit.

Is Firefly Blackberry good for cocktails? Its bold fruit intensity and moderate 35.7% ABV make it an easy drop-in for cocktails that call for flavored vodka, fruit liqueurs, or flavored whiskey—it holds its character without overpowering other ingredients.

Where is Firefly Blackberry made? It is distilled at Firefly Distillery in North Charleston, South Carolina, using two 300-gallon homemade pot stills on site.

What foods pair well with Firefly Blackberry? Smoked pulled pork benefits from the berry sweetness cutting through fat and smoke. Dark chocolate truffles mirror the spirit's ripe-fruit depth. A sharp aged cheddar creates a sweet-savory contrast. Lemon tarts echo the bright acidity in the blackberry profile. Grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream make a natural dessert pairing alongside a chilled pour.

What sizes does Firefly Blackberry come in? The standard and most widely available size is the 750ML bottle.

Is Firefly Blackberry worth the price? It positions as an accessible, entry-level craft moonshine—competitively priced within the flavored moonshine category and backed by the authenticity of pot-still, small-batch production in South Carolina.

Why Firefly Blackberry?

What separates this expression from the crowded flavored-moonshine shelf is its origin story: it started as a distillery-only release that proved so popular Firefly had no choice but to scale it for national distribution. The multi-grain mashbill—corn, barley, and wheat—gives the base spirit more complexity than a simple corn-sugar wash, and the use of 300-gallon homemade pot stills keeps production firmly in the craft camp. At 71.4 proof, it lands in a sweet spot—strong enough to stand up in cocktails, mild enough to sip chilled on its own. For drinkers exploring the modern moonshine category, Firefly Blackberry represents a genuine South Carolina craft product with real-fruit flavor and small-batch character.