B.B. Babington Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 New distillery opened up recently in Marion, Virginia producing corn whiskey, Appalachian Mountain Spirits Distillery. They make corn whiskey, white Virginia Sweetwater and slightly aged(?) War Horn Whiskey. They are a little pricey ($25 and $33) for straight corn, but seems like the “moonshine†products are getting good sales in spite of too high price for the product. I bought the sweetwater and expected to be disappointed but maybe in a better mood for corn tonight. It’s a smooth sweet sip, very mellow. Slight lingering pleasant aftertaste. Took it head to head with Virginia Lightning ($17) from Belmont Farms of Culpeper, Virginia. Belmont is better known for their Kopper Kettle whiskey. Sweetwater has stronger “moonshine†nose, though Lightning at 100 proof & Sweetwater at 85 proof. Lightning has a bolder, more interesting flavor. Sweetwater is more mellow and definitely sweeter. Sweetwater would be more neutral mixer and probably preferred by generation y (the young folks), especially since it comes in a fancy bottle. Which do I recommend?... either one if ya in the mood for straight corn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I suspect gen y has more of a hankering for straight vodka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I was a big fan of Virginia Lightning too, but it was discontinued after the distillery was sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 I was a big fan of Virginia Lightning too, but it was discontinued after the distillery was sold.I think maybe they returned to limited production of Lightning. Not sure how much gets distributed to other states.I suspect gen y has more of a hankering for straight vodka.When are they coming out with bourbon flavored vodka? That would be a big hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) When are they coming out with bourbon flavored vodka? That would be a big hit. Beam's Eight Star. Edited August 18, 2013 by HighInTheMtns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAGentleman Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I was a big fan of Virginia Lightning too, but it was discontinued after the distillery was sold.THey never stopped production and it continues today. A partner joined Belmont Farms to produce and distribute Original Moonshine but Virginia Lightning never went away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I think maybe they returned to limited production of Lightning. Not sure how much gets distributed to other states. [\QUOTE]THey never stopped production and it continues today. A partner joined Belmont Farms to produce and distribute Original Moonshine but Virginia Lightning never went away. Thanks for the correction! Glad to hear it's still being made. No longer distributed in Michigan, though, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiserhog Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 · Hidden Hidden Failure of our system of education. Link to comment
kaiserhog Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I suspect gen y has more of a hankering for straight vodka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oke&coke Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Can't remember if I'm part of gen x or y. Either way I'm glad I don't drink the same as them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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