Moonshine Still a Popular Drink with Hobbyists. September 21, 2010 / 4:25 PM EDT / AP White lightning, mountain dew, firewater - you know it as the illicit substance made in secret by tax- ...

But moonshine is actually part of a longstanding tradition of home distilling that dates back centuries. And while some people primarily associate it with Prohibition, it’s still being made to ...

Making Moonshine At Home Is On The Rise. But It's Still Illegal : The Salt Let's be clear: Making spirits at home with plans to drink it remains against federal law, folks.

In his latest book, Tar Heel Lightnin’: How Secret Stills and Fast Cars Made North Carolina the Moonshine Capital of the World, UNC Asheville history professor Daniel Pierce offers readers a ...

BULLOCK COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - A moonshine still in Alabama is out of business after authorities uncovered and shut down the illegal operation Wednesday. “We’ve cost them a lot of ...

Bootleggers Still Making, Selling Moonshine 80 Years After End Of Prohibition “Moonshiners” is a popular TV show, tracking the law-evading lifestyle of modern-day bootleggers.

The still was in a fairly rural area about 12 miles south of Florence. It was used to make an illegal liquor the Sheriff’s Office called “hooch, homebrew or moonshine,” in the news release.

Let's be clear: Making spirits at home with plans to drink it remains against federal law, folks. Even so, more and more people appear to be taking up home distilling as a hobby. For some, it's the ...