Rotgut, white lightning, bathtub gin,
pop skull, panther's
breath, corn liquor or just plain old shine... It has many
names, but a couple of things are always true about moonshine
alcohol: It's made in secret, and it's illegal.
Moonshine operation at Pinckney Island, South
Carolina,
1931 |
Moon shining is tied to the history of the United States in
many ways, and it's tied to the character of the American
people just as strongly. From the Prohibition Era distillers
to the backwoods stills of Appalachia, historians agree on one
thing -- moonshine will always be around in one form or
another. In this article, we'll find out how moonshine is
made, why it exists and what makes it different from
store-bought alcohol.
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