Sugarlands Shine Jim Tom Hedrick’s Unaged Rye Moonshine

Sugarlands Jim Tom Hedrick’s Unaged Rye Moonshine is from the Legends Series — the recipe of legendary Appalachian moonshiner Jim Tom Hedrick, who learned the craft from twelve uncles and spent decades perfecting an unaged rye moonshine with an earthy spicy rye character, toasted grain complexity, and subtle black pepper that makes it one of the most authentic expressions of traditional Appalachian rye distilling available commercially.

Jim Tom Hedrick is one of the most respected figures in traditional Appalachian moonshine culture — his knowledge represents the unbroken lineage of mountain distilling that predates commercial spirits production in the region. His unaged rye recipe, distilled by Sugarlands in Gatlinburg, produces the pure character of rye grain without any oak aging to soften or transform it: earthy rye, toasted grain, and the distinctive black pepper note that high-quality rye mash produces when distilled traditionally.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Earthy spicy rye and toasted grains with subtle black pepper
• Palate: Bold rye grain character — spicy, earthy, and authentic to the Appalachian tradition
• Finish: Smooth yet potent — the full rye character lingering

Specs

• Distillery: Sugarlands Distilling Company, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
• Series: Legends Series — Jim Tom Hedrick
• Style: Unaged Rye Moonshine
• Size: 750ml

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