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Does Moonshine taste like vodka?

Joe Ford

Does Moonshine taste like vodka?

Some “moonshine” probably tastes very much like vodka and some does not. Vodka has a milder taste. I think moonshine smells closer to turpentine than it does to vodka. But both have mostly the flavor of the alcohol dominating the taste.

What alcohol percentage is moonshine?

Technically, moonshine can be distilled to about 95 percent alcohol, but that’s probably not anything you want to drink, at least not too often. Everclear, the pure grain alcohol, is sold as a 190 proof/95 percent ABV (alcohol by volume).

Does cold moonshine taste better?

It depends. 60 Proof or lower should go in the fridge. If it is sweet, I’ll just drink it lukewarm, especially with apple pie. 80 Proof to 140 Proof should go in the freezer.

What does a gallon of moonshine sell for?

You can expect to pay $30 to $100 for a gallon. Moonshine is a high-proof, unaged alcoholic beverage otherwise known as white whiskey.

Who makes the best moonshine?

The 10 Best (Legal) Moonshine Brands in America

  • Hudson New York Corn Whiskey.
  • Tim Smith’s Climax Moonshine.
  • Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine.
  • Junior Johnson’s Midnight Moon.
  • Troy & Sons Platinum.
  • Stillhouse Clear Corn Whiskey.
  • Bill Elliott’s Moonshine.
  • Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash #1.

What is the strongest moonshine you can buy?

At 128 proof, Blue Lighting is the strongest moonshine yet from Ole Smoky.

Should I refrigerate moonshine?

Moonshine — regular or flavored — does not require refrigeration, but its longevity can be increased by refrigeration. In addition, light and heat can impart subtle changes to the flavor of the liquor, which is why it’s a good idea to keep it in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight.

What type of liquor is moonshine?

whiskey

What’s the difference between moonshine and ethanol?

Ethanol, a fuel derived from corn, is essentially alcohol. Not coincidentally, moonshine is distilled from corn, too. E85 fuel, which some cars are built to run on, is 85 percent ethanol [source: Harris]. You can get a free permit from the ATF to distill alcohol at home to use only as fuel.

Is moonshine and corn liquor the same?

Moonshine is known by many nicknames in English, including mountain dew, choop, hooch, homebrew, shine, white lightning, white/corn liquor, white/corn whiskey, pass around, firewater. Other languages and countries have their own terms for moonshine (see Moonshine by country).

What makes moonshine illegal?

So why is moonshine still illegal? Because the liquor is worth more to the government than beer or wine. Uncle Sam takes an excise tax of $2.14 for each 750-milliliter bottle of 80-proof spirits, compared with 21 cents for a bottle of wine (of 14 percent alcohol or less) and 5 cents for a can of beer.