Moonshine Production and Pricing
The selling price is around $25 a gallon if sold in bulk, or $40 for retail price. Producers make five to six gallons every seven days in the winter and 7 gallons every five days in warmer weather. Quality, amount, and outlet determine the price paid for moonshine. Apple pie moonshine in stores costs $20 to $25 per quart. Producers can make up to $10,000 a month.
Legal Perspective on Moonshine
Federal law makes distilling alcohol without a permit illegal, no matter the intended use. Barrels are round because it’s easier and cheaper to build this way.
Street Value of Moonshine
What is the street value of moonshine? You should be able to find a 750mL bottle of moonshine for between $20 and $40. As with most liquor, the price you’ll pay for moonshine depends on the quality, amount, and where you get it from. "Street" moonshine is more commonly sold by the quart or gallon. You can expect to pay $30 to $100 for a gallon.