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Moonshining

Moonshining is still illegal but that doesn't stop people from wondering how it's done, especially when it's played such a significant role in Southern Appalachian lore and heritage. http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/moonshine.htm

Thanks to the Melungeon Historical Society for posting that link to their blog. http://melungeon-historical-society.blogspot.com/

There's a very long/informative article about the subject at Wikipedia. Here's a few excerpts:

The traditional alcoholic beverage of Turkey is called Raki and it is flavored with anise. The highest quality Raki in the world is produced in the city of Tekirdag partially because of the exceptional quality of the water resources.

Grain or potato based moonshine made illegally in Ireland is called poitín. The term is a diminutive of the word pota 'a pot'.

Illicitly produced whisky from Scotland is called peatreek. The term refers to the aroma (or reek) infused in the drink by drying the malted barley over a peat fire.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonshine