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Scratching The Surface Of Moonshine's History

May 7th 2024

Craft distillery and craft distilling; the distillation of spirits, has its roots deep in American history, and are becoming more common in the nomenclature of American society. The term "craft" brings to mind the idea of smaller batches of distilled liquors being made in a family setting, a counter …

Chemistry, Art, Ingredients & Inspiration

Dec 15th 2023

For people who are in love with whiskey or any kind of alcohol for that matter, the ultimate dream is to have your own distillery. However, making brews might take a lot of effort, time, the right tools and the precise ingredients to perfect that superb taste.If you are making any kind of home-made …

The History of Moonshine

Jun 30th 2022

Moonshine is as much a part of Americana as the drive-in movie or baseball. The very name conjures up images of secret stills hidden deep in the woods and guarded by miserly old-timers. However, the mythology and romance which surrounds moonshine belies it's importance to American culture over the y …

Moonshine: An Introduction

Mar 3rd 2021

Moonshine: An IntroductionSince the dawn of American history, people have been home-making alcoholic beverages. Moonshine is characterized by two ideas: freedom and craftsmanship. After the American Revolution, the federal government placed a tax on liquor production to pay for expenses made by the …

Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe

Nov 25th 2020

Apple pie moonshine is an old favorite. Its sweet, pleasantly spiced apple flavor takes the edge off of especially strong moonshine, and makes it more enjoyable for people who can’t handle the kick and flavor of straight-up shine. Once you’ve tried apple pie moonshine, you’ll want to have some o …

Why Copper Is The Best Choice When Purchasing A Still

Sep 10th 2019

Honor Distilling Tradition! Copper is the traditional choice for distilling alcohol. Although it is an expensive metal, it simply provides superior results. This is why modern professional distilleries continue to use copper stills to this day.What Other Materials Can Used To Make A Still?It is poss …