learn about

Moonshine

Also known as white dog, white Whiskey, hooch, Mountain Dew and homebrew, a Moonshine by any other name would taste as sweet. While many confuse it with Whiskey, Moonshine actually refers to any high-proof distilled spirit.

Thanks to its unregulated history, Moonshine's developed a bad rap. But in reality, it's top-shelf Spirit is enjoyed by connoisseurs all over the world.

Why is Moonshine called Moonshine?
The term was used to refer to alcohol that was brewed and distributed illegally. The name Moonshine originated from the way it was distilled during the night only “using the moon light”.
What is Moonshine made of?
Distilling moonshine is a remarkably simple process, requiring four main ingredients: corn, sugar, yeast, and water. Corn can be substituted with various ingredients, including barley, rye, or fruit, but corn is most often used because it is cheap and easy to obtain.
Is Moonshine legal?
Moonshine, historically, has referred to an illegal Spirit and I definitely people still associate this practice with what’s being called Moonshine now. While it is still illegal for private citizens to distill Spirits for retail purposes, legitimate distillers can produce and sell Moonshine.
Smartass corner
Moonshine
Moonshine isn't aged. In fact, it's taken right out of the still in its crystal clear form clocking in anywhere between 150 to 170 proof. That's one hunk of burning liquid love.
Moonshine
XXX Found On Bottles Was A Code. Moonshiners used to label their jugs with a series of X’s to indicate the strength of the brew inside. If you were fortunate enough to get your hands on a batch marked XXX, you know that it had been distilled three times, so it was bound to be good stuff.
Moonshine
The NASCAR connection. If your car wasn't fast enough to outrun cops while on a midnight run, bootleggers the 1920s were doomed. So, they modified their cars and eventually got the idea of racing each other on a track. Hence, stock car racing was born.
Distillery tours
sip straight from the source
Visit Moonshine Distilleries

We pulled some strings and made it possible for you to see the backstage of certain distilleries, getting the VIP treatment & that is about enough of text.

Check all distilleries