American Born Whiskey
Nashville moonshine and bourbon, poured in Commack since the beginning.
The story behind American Born
American Born started in Nashville in 2013, when Patrick Dillingham and Sean Koffel put out an unaged corn whiskey and called it moonshine. In 2017 Milestone Brands, run by Eric Dopkins and Chad Auler, bought the label and built it into a full whiskey family. The aged bourbon is never chill-filtered, so the fatty acids and esters stay in the barrel and the body stays heavy. The core whiskeys are bottled at 83 proof, a nod to 1783.
We have carried American Born for years and it has never needed a sales pitch. The flavored bottles use real fruit infusion, not synthetic flavoring, and hold 70 to 83 proof where most competitors water down to liqueur strength. Original Moonshine earned an A- from Drinkhacker and 88 points, Highly Recommended, from the Beverage Testing Institute.
Explore the American Born range
Three bottles, one mash bill philosophy: corn sweetness up front, rye spice behind it, and enough proof to still taste like whiskey.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Born Moonshine 750mL | Unaged Corn Whiskey | 103 | Pure corn, sugar, water; bright, sweet, hot finish |
| American Born Apple Pie Monnshine 750mL | Flavored Whiskey | 83 | Real apple infusion, baking spice, pie crust warmth |
| American Born Sweet Tea Moonshine 750mL | Flavored Whiskey | 70 | Brewed tea, lemon, sugar; Southern porch in a glass |
Which American Born is right for you?
All three American Born bottles sit at $25.99 on our shelf, which is the honest value tier for a whiskey that is not chill-filtered and does not hide behind sugar. The unaged moonshine at 103 proof is the most spirit for the money. The Apple Pie and Sweet Tea hold 83 and 70 proof respectively, higher than the flavored whiskey norm, so you can pour them over crushed ice without losing the backbone. Buy American Born online and we will have it ready at the counter in Commack.
Neat beside fried chicken and sharp cheddar, or in a ginger beer highball.
Over crushed ice after dinner, no whipped cream required.
Shake with lemonade and soda for a pitcher that empties fast.
American Born cocktails and pairings
Corn whiskey wants fat and salt. Keep the glass neat and let the food do the work.