By definition, moonshine is any illegally distilled alcoholic spirit. This means you can make moonshine using an assortment of ingredients. The most popular ingredients include corn, rye, and sugar. During distillation, moonshine distillate runs out from the moonshine still as a clear liquid. It’s typically bottled straight from the still or after polishing (filtering). Continue reading →

Learn how to make rum at home with this tutorial. Rum is a made from by-products such as molasses which are created during the refining process of sugar from sugar cane, or the juice from sugarcane. During distillation, rum distillate runs out from the pot still as a clear liquid. It’s then aged in oak or bourbon barrels for flavor and color. However, other methods people use to add rum’s distinct color and flavor include the soaking oak chips or mixing in caramelized sugar. Continue reading →