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Hand Crafted in Bismarck

Heart River Moonshine

Heart River Moonshine is meticulously hand-crafted with the finest ingredients available. Each bottle is made in a small-batch copper still. Every label, cap and seal is hand applied. Labels are autographed by a bottling specialist from Heart River.

  • Blueberry
  • Apple
  • Big Dog Water
Jars of Heart River Blueberry Moonshine and Apple Moonshine side by side

The Range

Shine on, North Dakota

Real fruit, natural colors and a little bit of fun in every jar and can.

Big Dog Water poured over ice with blueberries and lemon

Ready-to-Drink Cocktail

Big Dog Water

Introducing Dog Water – a refreshing ready-to-drink cocktail from Heart River Spirits! This delightful blend of REAL blueberry moonshine, crafted right in Bismarck, ND, and tangy pink lemonade is perfect for any occasion.

We’re thrilled to partner with the NDSU Bison for the next two years, offering a drink that embodies the pride and spirit of North Dakota. Whether you’re tailgating or just enjoying a sunny day, Dog Water is your go-to beverage!

All-Natural Flavors & Colors

Blueberry Moonshine

Heart River Blueberry Moonshine is made from all natural flavors and colors. By infusing the blueberries in the jar itself, you will have both a talking piece and a potent snack with your moonshine.

Each jar is handled by a Big Dog Distillery team member with our high standards in mind. This spirit is sure to have you experimenting with cocktails or warming up by the campfire.

Jar of Heart River Blueberry Moonshine on the tiki bar
Jar of Heart River Apple Moonshine in autumn leaves

Smooth & Lower Proof

Apple Moonshine

Heart River Apple Moonshine is the piece you are missing at your next family event. This spirit will compete with the family recipe for the pass-around bottle.

The all natural ingredients and colors make for a smooth, lower proof moonshine. This is a very diverse yet sophisticated take on the beloved “Apple Pie”.

Cocktails

Mix it with moonshine

Visit our recipe page for delicious drinks that you can make with our award winning spirits!

Blueberry Blue-tini cocktail made with Heart River Blueberry Moonshine

Blueberry Moonshine

Blueberry Blue-tini

  • 2 oz Heart River Spirits Blueberry Moonshine
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 6 fresh blueberries
  • 1 oz lemon juice *muddle*
  • 1/2 oz sweet & sour
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup *shaken
Moonshine Mojito cocktail made with Heart River Blueberry Moonshine

Blueberry Moonshine

Moonshine Mojito

  • 2oz Heart River Spirits Blueberry Moonshine
  • 3-4 blueberries
  • 1 lime wedge
  • mint
  • 2.5 oz rasp. Lemonade *muddle*
  • top with soda water and a splash of Sprite.
Booze-berry Lemonade cocktail made with Heart River Blueberry Moonshine

Blueberry Moonshine

Booze-berry Lemonade

  • 2 oz Heart River Spirits Blueberry Moonshine
  • 4-5 fresh blueberries
  • mint *muddled*
  • 10-12 oz raspberry lemonade

The Collection

Explore more spirits

Every Heart River spirit carries the same pride in where we’re from.

Painted Canyon Bourbon bottle with a Heart River Spirits hang tag, resting against a Big Dog Distillery barrel

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Painted Canyon Bourbon

A smooth straight bourbon with earthy notes of spice and char.

Explore the bourbon

Heart River Original, Coconut and Cinnamon Rum bottles wearing their American Distilling Institute medals

Six Small-Batch Rums

Heart River Rum

Made in small-batch copper stills, with every label applied by hand.

Explore the rum

Bottle of Big Water Blueberry Vodka, vodka infused with blueberries, on brushed steel

Corn Vodka · 80 Proof

Big Water Vodka

Clean and crisp from first sip to finish, in Original and Blueberry.

Explore the vodka

Where to Buy

Find it near you

Heart River Spirits are sold at retailers across North Dakota. Search by city or ZIP code to find a store near you.