2006-08-18 09:31:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Moon shining refers to the practice of people (especially in Appalachia) of making illegal whiskey. The product that resulted was called "moonshine". It was called moon shining because the people making the illegal whiskey done so at night. I know this because I live in what was called "The moonshine capitol of the world".
2006-08-18 09:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by redeaglesoaring2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brewing and distillation of liquor, beer, and wine without federal sanction or licensing. Commonly associated with high-alcohol recipes based on corn. It is called moon-shining because it is done under cover of darkness with only the moon for light. A country-cousin to bathtub gin. B.
2006-08-18 16:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by Brian M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(Moon shine) Moonshine, white lightning, mountain dew, hooch, and Tennessee white whiskey are terms used to describe high-proof distilled spirits, generally produced illicitly.
2014-01-25 07:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kiran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The process of making corn whiskey, usually illegally.
2006-08-18 16:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by krodgibami 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
making of illegal spirits. usually called white lightning. really good at killing brain cells AND cleaning any metallic objects.
2006-08-18 16:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
making alcohol illegally
2006-08-22 13:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by wenpo0621 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋