Moonshine

Moonshine. Hootch. White Lightning. Mountain dew. Whatever you call it, the home-brewed alcoholic beverage has a long and storied history in the United States. Nowhere is that history more colorful than in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of the eastern U.S.  So how and why did moonshining start? Why did the industry thrive in Appalachia? It’s … Read more

Throughout American history, moonshine has held a pretty prominent place for liquor fans and connoisseurs. From the bootleggers during the Prohibition era to the famous “Moonshiners” today, this form of homemade, distilled alcohol has been a go-to drink for countless people for years.  It’s difficult to pinpoint an exact definition for what moonshine is; the … Read more

Making moonshine is a fun hobby that delivers an extremely rewarding bonus —  delicious moonshine that you can enjoy with friends and family. However, before you begin your journey as a moonshiner, you need to purchase yourself a decent still. In this guide, I’ll be sharing some tips for choosing a still before listing 5 … Read more

Moonshine has earned a unique place in American history. More than your standard run-of-the-mill alcoholic drink, it has come to represent American ingenuity, aversion to authority, and creativity.  The original moonshiners were sneaky, clever, and courageous folk who refused to be told what to do. They created moonshine with whatever they had on hand, including … Read more

Measuring your moonshine’s proof is one of the most exciting parts of the distillation process. It is when you finally get to discover how strong your moonshine really is. If you manage to reach your target proof, you’ll earn some bragging rights and be able to tell your friends about the strength of your hooch. … Read more