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Just in time for the holidays, Ole Smoky Distillery is launching a limited-edition, moonshine advent calendar

Ole Smoky wants to make the season bright with its new moonshine advent calendar

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Founded in 2010, Ole Smoky is the most well-known and awarded moonshine distillery in the country. You can’t go wrong with any of its popular flavored moonshine products. But wouldn’t you rather try a whole bunch of flavors without having to purchase countless full-sized bottles? Thanks to the brand’s new moonshine advent calendar, you can.

Ole Smoky 12 Days of Moonshine Minis Holiday Pack

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Instead of the usual toys or waxy chocolates, Ole Smoky’s advent calendar features 12 days of booze. It consists of 12 50ml trial-sized bottles, including Lightnin’ Moonshine,  Butter Pecan, White Chocolate Strawberry, Sour Watermelon, and fan favorite Apple Pie.

We wanted to create some unexpected fun for our fans tied to the holiday season,” Tara Wiese, Director of Marketing at Ole Smoky, says.

“This unique and innovative 12 Days of Moonshine advent-style calendar is more than just the perfect holiday gift — it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, and a new experience that can be shared with family and friends during the holiday season. There’s a flavor for everyone, and we hope these small jars will be a big hit with moonshine lovers and anyone who may experience Ole Smoky for the first time by way of this new giftable product. Oh, what fun it is to try Ole Smoky’s top-selling moonshine flavors in convenient 50ml minis!”

Where can I buy it?

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If your idea of a great Advent calendar is one that’s centered solely on flavored moonshine, this is for you. This advent calendar features a holiday-themed box adorned with custom artwork and calendar-style windows that open to 12 different flavored moonshine bottles. It’s available at select retailers for $39.99.

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