Moonshine is an unaged whiskey. It has high alcohol content, often between 40% and 80%. The process used to make moonshine affects the alcohol level.
Legality and Production
Moonshine is made illegally. It was traditionally made at night to avoid detection. Now some legal distilleries make novelty "moonshine" that continues its tradition. Shaking a container estimates the proof. Cornmeal, sugar, or grain ferments into moonshine. Alcohol levels can range from 30% to 150 proof. Moonshine uses improvised, risky distilling methods. So quality and safety vary.
Flavors
Blackberry moonshine adds sweetness to the burn. Apple pie moonshine combines cinnamon and apple. Berry moonshine offers blackberry and strawberry flavors. Cherry moonshine provides a candy-like cherry taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is moonshine a vodka or whiskey?
Moonshine is an unaged whiskey with a high alcohol content that can vary greatly.
What alcohol is real moonshine?
Moonshine ranges in alcohol levels from 30% to 150 proof and is made using risky distilling methods. While traditionally produced illegally, some legal distilleries now create novelty "moonshine".