You’ve probably heard of freezing alcohol and want to find out why that happens. Or, you’ve just had this phenomenon happen to you and want to find out why your alcohol froze. Alcohol freezer due to the low alcohol content (ABV) of your drink, and the temperature of your freezer. Alcohol is made of ethanol{…}
Category Archives: Moonshine
Moonshine: while the name is familiar, many haven’t seen or tasted this infamous elixir.. Moonshine is essentially clear, unaged bourbon whisky. Otherwise known as ‘hooch’ and ‘white lightening’, the beverage is known for its high proof, notable ‘kick’, and popularity with bootleggers during prohibition. It is typically made from corn so has a similar taste to a{…}
Moonshine is synonymous with illegal and highly potent hooch that’s been distilled in the dead of night. As well as being illegal, it gets a bad rep for being dangerous. But what makes it dangerous? The term moonshine often refers to a homemade corn whiskey or other home-distilled spirits. If not done correctly, moonshine can{…}
The term ‘moonshine” is not well understood and often misused when referring to homemade alcohol, or bad-quality alcohol. Some people call any homemade spirit ‘moonshine’ Others, refer to white whiskey as moonshine. Is it moonshine if it’s bad? Is it moonshine if it’s made illegally?? In this article, we’re going to look into exactly what{…}
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