I am no expert on Moonshine or spirits, but I do have a fascination with the stuff. Last night, I was privileged enough to have a tasting of some of Blount County TN's finest. One uncut and sharp as a razor trimming bullet holes, another as smooth as high end tequila, another barrel aged like fine whiskey-- But one I was very curious about was the "Apple Pie". A fruity, spicy concoction that goes down easy and that had seemingly provided me with the ability to both see through walls and to be the funniest man alive. This is some dangerously delicious juice. It tastes as delicious as the name describes-- I was able to get a copy of the simple recipe.
The passing of moonshine legend, Popcorn Sutton, has brought a lot more attention to the world of TN shine. Though perhaps its most famous producer, many shine experts will tell you that for the real deal, you need to go to Blount County where numerous small producers produce minuscule amounts of "pull yer draws down" ridiculously smooth, likker. Most of it is not sold, just passed down, bartered for, and winding up in pantries throughout TN.
Though too late, a tribute to the legend (and my sick guns!)
Now to envision this as a grand taste-a-thon is a little wrong. We took tiny amounts- 1/2 oz or less tastes, because not only is this strong, but we needed to keep our palates for another kind of dirty beverage-- Grower Champagne!
Ahhh Vazart-Coquart Blancs De Blancs!!!!! Crazy tasty, 100% Chardonnay Champagne from the Côtes des Blancs. This is "Tie me up and feed me biscuits and gravy" good. This bottle has a ridiculous amount of purity, finesse, and is some tasty, tasty Champagne.
I will talk more about this Champagne in an upcoming video with Peter Wasserman, but man.... I wanted another bottle before finishing our video editing.
For ATL locals- This is available at Tower Wine on Piedmont for about $50. It can be located online through Snooth.com. It is not inexpensive- but it is very good. I'll post more on this soon.
Though too late, a tribute to the legend (and my sick guns!)
Now to envision this as a grand taste-a-thon is a little wrong. We took tiny amounts- 1/2 oz or less tastes, because not only is this strong, but we needed to keep our palates for another kind of dirty beverage-- Grower Champagne!
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I will talk more about this Champagne in an upcoming video with Peter Wasserman, but man.... I wanted another bottle before finishing our video editing.
For ATL locals- This is available at Tower Wine on Piedmont for about $50. It can be located online through Snooth.com. It is not inexpensive- but it is very good. I'll post more on this soon.
And a sweet little diddy about the dark side of the shine....
