Midnight Moon

Midnight Moon is a North Carolina moonshine brand inspired by the legendary Junior Johnson family recipe, producing 100% American corn moonshine triple-distilled for smoothness — available in Original, Apple Pie, Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, and Watermelon fruit-infused expressions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Junior Johnson and what is his connection to moonshine?

Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson Jr. was a NASCAR legend and one of the most celebrated drivers in the sport’s early history — but before racing, he was a bootlegger in Wilkes County, North Carolina, running illicit corn whiskey for his family operation. The Johnsons were among the most prolific moonshiners in the Appalachian region; Junior honed his driving skills outrunning federal agents on mountain roads before transitioning to professional racing, where those same skills translated directly. He was caught and served time in federal prison in 1956 but was later pardoned by President Reagan in 1986. The Midnight Moon brand was developed as a tribute to that family legacy — a legal, commercially produced version of the style that made the Johnsons regionally famous.

What is the difference between Midnight Moon Original and the fruit-infused expressions?

Midnight Moon Original is unaged corn whiskey — clear, clean, and grain-forward with the sweet corn character that defines the moonshine style. The fruit-infused expressions (Apple Pie, Cherry, Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, Watermelon) use the Original as a base, infusing whole or pureed fruit and natural flavors into the spirit. Apple Pie adds cinnamon and apple alongside the corn base, producing the most widely recognized flavored expression in the lineup. The fruit expressions are significantly sweeter than the Original and are typically served chilled or over ice rather than sipped neat.