Ole Smoky Orange Shinesicle Cream 750ML

Ole Smoky Orange Shinesicle Cream 750ML is a 17.5% ABV cream liqueur that combines Tennessee moonshine with natural orange flavor and real cream in a 750ml bottle. This expression earned a Platinum medal from the SIP Awards in the Cream/Dairy/Egg Liqueur category, validating what the milky-orange liquid delivers: a drinkable tribute to the frozen orange creamsicle treat.

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

Production & Heritage

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery holds the distinction of being the first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee. The Orange Shinesicle Cream starts with the distillery's signature moonshine base, produced from a mashbill of 80% corn and 20% grain. Natural orange flavor, sugar, and cream are then blended with the moonshine spirit before bottling at 35 proof, resulting in a distinctive milky orange appearance that signals the creamsicle character within.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sliced orange leads immediately, followed by layers of marshmallow and vanilla custard. The overall impression is reminiscent of freshly squeezed oranges with an undercurrent of creamy sweetness.

Taste: The entry is sweet orange — juicy and direct — carried by a thin-to-medium mouthfeel that quickly builds toward a peak squarely in orange creamsicle territory. The cream component provides a velvety coating across the palate, and the sweetness stays in balance rather than overwhelming the citrus notes.

Finish: Bright orange and marshmallow linger alongside a vanilla-frosting quality, tapering into orange sherbet and a subtle moonshine warmth. The corn-spirit backbone announces itself gently at the very end with a mild, pleasant burn that reminds you this is more than dessert in a glass.

How to Drink Orange Shinesicle Cream

Serve well-chilled and poured neat into a small rocks glass or cordial glass — the cold temperature keeps the cream texture silky and the orange notes bright. It also works over crushed ice on warm afternoons. For cocktails, try it in an Orange Creamsicle Martini, where it replaces multiple ingredients with a single pour; in a Dreamsicle Float poured over vanilla ice cream and topped with a splash of club soda for an adults-only dessert; or shaken into a Moonshine Creamsicle Shake blended with vanilla ice cream and a measure of plain Ole Smoky moonshine for added proof and corn-spirit depth.

Best For

• After-dinner sipping when you want dessert in liquid form
• Summer backyard gatherings where approachable, low-proof pours keep the mood light
• Gifting to someone who enjoys nostalgic, dessert-forward flavors over traditional spirits
• Building a cream-liqueur tasting flight alongside other flavored expressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Orange Shinesicle Cream taste like? It tastes like a melted orange creamsicle with a juicy citrus sweetness balanced by vanilla custard and a faint corn-moonshine warmth on the finish. The cream gives it a velvety mouthfeel without heavy richness.

How does Orange Shinesicle Cream compare to Baileys Orange Truffle? Orange Shinesicle Cream uses a corn-moonshine base rather than Irish whiskey, producing a lighter body and a more pronounced, sherbet-like orange note. Baileys Orange Truffle leans heavier on chocolate and dairy richness, while Ole Smoky keeps the citrus front and center at a lower 17.5% ABV.

Is Orange Shinesicle Cream good for cocktails? Its built-in balance of orange, cream, and sweetness makes it an efficient cocktail ingredient — a single pour can replace orange liqueur, cream, and simple syrup in many dessert-cocktail recipes.

Where is Orange Shinesicle Cream made? It is produced at Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the first federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee's history. The distillery sits in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

What foods pair well with Orange Shinesicle Cream? Dark chocolate truffles complement the orange citrus and add bittersweet contrast. Vanilla bean cheesecake mirrors the custard notes in the finish. Butter cookies provide a simple, neutral crunch that lets the orange shine. Fresh strawberries add a second fruit dimension alongside the citrus. Pound cake soaked with a drizzle of the cream makes a quick boozy dessert.

What sizes does Orange Shinesicle Cream come in? The standard widely available size is the 750ml bottle.

Is Orange Shinesicle Cream worth the price? It positions as an accessible, value-tier cream liqueur that delivers a specific flavor profile — orange creamsicle — with enough quality to earn a SIP Awards Platinum medal. For fans of dessert-style spirits, the price-to-flavor ratio is strong within the cream liqueur category.

Why Orange Shinesicle Cream?

The SIP Awards Platinum medal in the Cream/Dairy/Egg Liqueur category is the clearest signal that this expression performs above its weight class. Built on an 80/20 corn-and-grain moonshine base from East Tennessee's first federally licensed distillery, it carries regional authenticity that mass-produced cream liqueurs cannot replicate. The orange-creamsicle profile hits a nostalgia note that few competitors in the category attempt, and the restrained 17.5% ABV keeps it sessionable enough for casual pours without sacrificing the subtle corn-spirit backbone that distinguishes it from a simple flavored cream.