The problem with moonshines I've had to date is their unrelenting burning alcohol taste, but they try to
cover it up with flavoring. The thing is, I've had a few straight White Lightening versions from different makers, and it is not a solid base for anything. The fact that they can
add something and make it as good as the
FireFly Apple Pie is astounding. I'm thinking that Georgia might know the same secret.
The color is murky, pale yellow. It looks like a watery Limoncello. It does not, however, smell like one. Instead, it smells rather predictably like cinnamon and apple with a hint of lighter fluid. The smell alone reminds me of the excellent FireFly Apple Pie that I had a while back, and that certainly sets it up for a win. You may notice a slight discoloration on one side of the label - that's because these damn jars are so hard to pour from.
A sip tells the story of a very potent, but a flavorful beverage. I fear that this one is going to require ice in it, though. The flavor needs more room to move around before the burn starts. It's not that it's really that much of a burn, though, it's more of an increase in heat with the absence of good flavor.
Bad move. With ice added, the flavor is diluted, and the lighter fluid takes over. It's just not very good. This is a common problem with moonshines that I've tried, and I think I may give up on them. The remainder of this 'shine, however, will be drunk with no ice, and I may come close to enjoying it. Let's hope.
Bottom Line: Like most moonshine, it is long on burn and short on taste.
1.25/5