Georgia Moon Corn Whiskey 750ML

Georgia Moon Corn Whiskey 750ML is an unaged 80-proof (40% ABV) corn whiskey produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Bottled at less than 30 days old, it stands as one of the few commercially available corn whiskeys that showcases the raw, unvarnished character of its grain — predating the modern white-dog trend by decades.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA  |  Aged Less Than 30 Days  |  Distillery: Heaven Hill

Production & Heritage

Heaven Hill Distillery, founded in 1935, is the largest family-owned and operated spirits producer in the United States and has long been described as one of the last bastions of straight corn whiskey production in America. Georgia Moon is distilled from a mashbill of at least 81% corn, well exceeding the federal minimum of 80% required for the corn whiskey designation. Unlike bourbon, which must be aged in new charred oak barrels, corn whiskey regulations allow for minimal or no barrel aging — and Georgia Moon leans fully into that distinction with a bold age statement of "less than 30 days," delivering the spirit nearly as it comes off the still.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with a funky sweetness reminiscent of dried fruits, followed by herbal notes of sage and tarragon. There is an underlying fresh corn character throughout, along with a faint spirity edge that signals its youth.

Taste: On entry, the palate delivers doughy bread and sweetcorn with an almost creamy mouthfeel. The mid-palate transitions into rum-raisin and buttery corn flavors, while white pepper spice builds toward the peak. A fizzy, hot quality runs through the spirit, reinforcing its unaged intensity.

Finish: The finish is surprisingly soft for such a young whiskey, with lingering corn sweetness and a subtle warmth. It holds longer than expected, fading gradually with faint pepper and grain notes.

How to Drink Georgia Moon

Sipping neat reveals the full spectrum of raw corn character, though a single ice cube tempers the heat and lets the creamy sweetness come forward. Georgia Moon also works well as a cocktail base where its bold grain profile can shine. Try it in a Corn & Oil riff, substituting it for overproof rum to highlight its dried-fruit and buttery notes. A Whiskey Sour benefits from its sweetcorn backbone, which stands up to citrus without disappearing. It also makes a punchy Highball with ginger ale, where the white pepper spice plays naturally against the ginger.

Best For

• Exploring American whiskey history and pre-Prohibition-style spirits
• Cocktail experimentation with an unaged, grain-forward base spirit
• Side-by-side tastings comparing corn whiskey to white rum or unaged bourbon
• Introducing adventurous drinkers to the corn whiskey category

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Georgia Moon taste like? Georgia Moon delivers a creamy, grain-forward palate dominated by sweet corn, doughy bread, and white pepper spice. It finishes soft and lingering with buttery undertones.

How does Georgia Moon compare to Platte Valley corn whiskey? Both are affordable, high-corn-content whiskeys, but Georgia Moon is aged less than 30 days while Platte Valley offers expressions aged up to three years in oak. As a result, Georgia Moon is rawer and more grain-forward, while Platte Valley picks up mild barrel character and a smoother profile from its time in wood.

Is Georgia Moon good for cocktails? Its bold corn sweetness and spirity kick give cocktails a distinctive backbone that mixers and citrus cannot overpower. It works especially well in sours, highballs, and any recipe calling for an unaged or lightly aged American whiskey.

Where is Georgia Moon made? Despite its name, Georgia Moon is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky — the heart of American bourbon and whiskey country. Heaven Hill, founded in 1935, remains the largest family-owned distillery in the United States.

What foods pair well with Georgia Moon? Grilled corn on the cob mirrors its sweet corn character and amplifies the grain notes. Cornbread with honey butter complements the doughy, buttery palate. Spicy barbecue pulled pork works well against the white pepper spice. Fried catfish with remoulade matches the spirit's creamy mouthfeel and spirity warmth.

What sizes does Georgia Moon come in? Georgia Moon is commonly available in the standard 750ml bottle. It has also historically been sold in a distinctive mason-jar-style container, reinforcing its moonshine-inspired heritage.

Is Georgia Moon worth the price? Georgia Moon positions as a budget-friendly, entry-level corn whiskey, making it one of the most affordable ways to explore the category. Its value lies in offering a genuine, unaged corn whiskey experience from a major heritage distillery rather than a novelty product.

Why Georgia Moon?

Georgia Moon existed as a commercial corn whiskey long before the craft "white dog" movement made unaged spirits trendy, giving it a legitimate claim as a category original. Produced by Heaven Hill — one of the few remaining large-scale producers still committed to corn whiskey — it carries the credibility of a distillery with nearly nine decades of continuous operation. The less-than-30-day age statement is unusually transparent for this price tier, and the resulting spirit delivers an honest, unfiltered look at what high-corn-content American whiskey tastes like before wood influence enters the equation. For anyone serious about understanding the full spectrum of American whiskey, Georgia Moon is an essential reference point.