Ole Smoky Mint Chocolate Chip Cream Whiskey 750ML

Ole Smoky Mint Chocolate Chip Cream Whiskey 750ML is a 17.5% ABV cream whiskey from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, blending cool mint and milk chocolate with a corn whiskey base. This expression earned a Double Gold in the Taste category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, confirming its standing among the best cream liqueurs in the market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 17.5% (35 Proof)  |  Origin: Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA  |  Cream Whiskey Liqueur  |  Distillery: Ole Smoky Distillery

Production & Heritage

Ole Smoky Distillery opened in 2010 as the first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee, bringing generations of Smoky Mountain distilling tradition into the legal spotlight. The distillery produces its spirits using copper pot stills and draws on a 100-year-old family recipe that was refined with the guidance of the late Dave Pickerell, former Master Distiller at Maker's Mark for over 15 years. The Mint Chocolate Chip expression starts with a corn whiskey base, which is then blended with real dairy cream, natural mint, and chocolate flavoring to achieve its dessert-forward character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with a rush of cool Andes-style mint followed by rich cocoa cream. Underneath, a subtle vanilla sweetness and faint whiskey warmth round out the bouquet.

Taste: On the palate, this drinks remarkably like mint chocolate chip ice cream in liquid form. A smooth cream base carries layers of cool peppermint and milk chocolate, while the Tennessee whiskey backbone provides just enough warmth to remind you it is, in fact, a spirit. A gentle touch of vanilla emerges at mid-palate, balancing the sweetness.

Finish: The finish is creamy and refreshingly cool, with lingering mint and chocolate notes. It fades gently without excessive sweetness, leaving a clean, dessert-like impression.

How to Drink Mint Chocolate Chip Cream

Serve well-chilled or over ice to maximize the mint-chocolate interplay; the low 17.5% ABV makes it easy to enjoy on its own as an after-dinner pour. It also shines in dessert cocktails:

• Grasshopper: Replace crème de menthe with this cream whiskey for a richer, whiskey-accented take on the classic.
• Mint Chocolate Espresso Martini: Combine with cold espresso and coffee liqueur for a caffeinated dessert cocktail with layered chocolate-mint depth.
• Adult Milkshake: Blend with vanilla ice cream for a spiked shake that leans into the ice-cream DNA of this spirit.

Best For

• After-dinner dessert courses as a standalone digestif alternative
• Gifting to someone who enjoys flavored whiskeys or cream liqueurs
• Holiday gatherings where a crowd-pleasing, approachable spirit is needed
• Building indulgent dessert cocktails at home

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mint Chocolate Chip Cream taste like? It tastes like liquid mint chocolate chip ice cream — cool peppermint up front, followed by milk chocolate and a smooth dairy cream body, with a subtle whiskey warmth on the backend.

How does Mint Chocolate Chip Cream compare to Baileys Irish Cream? Baileys uses an Irish whiskey base and centers on a classic chocolate-coffee-vanilla profile, while Ole Smoky's expression is built on Tennessee corn whiskey and leans heavily into mint and milk chocolate. The Ole Smoky bottling is also lower in ABV at 17.5% compared to Baileys' standard 17%, making them close in strength but distinctly different in flavor direction.

Is Mint Chocolate Chip Cream good for sipping neat? Yes — its low proof and creamy texture make it an easy sipper, especially when served chilled or over ice as a dessert substitute.

Where is Mint Chocolate Chip Cream made? It is produced at Ole Smoky Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The distillery, founded in 2010, was the first federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee history.

What foods pair well with Mint Chocolate Chip Cream? Brownies and chocolate cake complement the chocolate notes directly. Cheesecake provides a creamy counterpoint to the mint. Fresh strawberries offer a fruity contrast that brightens the palate. Peppermint bark mirrors the mint profile for a holiday-themed pairing. Vanilla bean ice cream creates a simple affogato-style dessert when the whiskey is poured over top.

What sizes does Mint Chocolate Chip Cream come in? The standard bottle is 750ml, which is the most widely available format.

Is Mint Chocolate Chip Cream worth the price? It positions as an affordable, accessible cream whiskey liqueur that delivers strong flavor intensity for its price tier. The Double Gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition validates its quality well above its entry-level pricing.

Why Mint Chocolate Chip Cream?

This is not a novelty bottle that sacrifices quality for a gimmick — the Double Gold in the Taste category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition speaks to genuine flavor execution. The involvement of the late Dave Pickerell, one of the most respected figures in American whiskey, in developing Ole Smoky's recipes gives the entire range a level of credibility uncommon in the flavored whiskey space. At 17.5% ABV, the Mint Chocolate Chip expression hits the sweet spot between a dessert liqueur and a whiskey-based spirit, delivering authentic cream richness without the cloying heaviness that plagues many competitors. For anyone looking for a well-made cream whiskey that genuinely tastes like its namesake, this Tennessee bottling earns its reputation.