08/04/2026
Moonshine isn’t just a spirit… it’s got a story 🥃
Here are 5 facts you probably didn’t know:
🌙 It got its name from working at night
Moonshine was made “by the light of the moon” to stay hidden from authorities.
🏡 It wasn’t always illegal
People used to distill at home freely, until governments stepped in and taxed alcohol.
🚫 Prohibition made it famous
When alcohol was banned, moonshine took over as the go-to underground drink.
🥃 It’s basically unaged whisky
Straight off the still—no barrels, no aging.
🏁 It helped shape NASCAR
Bootleggers built fast cars to outrun the law… which eventually turned into a whole sport.
From backwoods stills to modern bars… moonshine’s come a long way.