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Stillhouse Red Hot Moonshine, 34.5%

Price: 28 Issue: Winter 2014 Reviewer: Geoffrey Kleinman Category: Flavored Whisky & Liqueurs

True to its name, the nose is exactly Red Hots candy along with a touch of corn underneath. The entry is soft cinnamon, but it quickly ramps up to fiery Red Hots candy. The proofing here matches the flavor precisely, for a pleasantly spicy but not overly fiery mid-palate. The finish is short and cleans up well with light lingering cinnamon left behind. A good balance of sweet and spicy, and a solid offering for the genre.