Terminology

Moonshine is high-proof liquor, generally whiskey, traditionally made, or at least distributed, illegally. Its clandestine distribution is known as bootlegging. The name was derived from a tradition of creating the alcohol during the nighttime, thereby avoiding detection. In the first decades of the 21st century, … See more

Moonshine stills

Different languages and countries have their own terms for moonshine (see Moonshine by country). In English, moonshine is also known as mountain dew, choop, hooch (abbreviation of hoochinoo, name … See more