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Subject: Re: moonshine
From: Flugellbinder
Posted: Wed May 10. 2006, 20:23 UTC
Followup to: "Re: moonshine"  by Chance  (Tue May 9. 2006, 03:01 UTC)
I've been told that Moonshine production in Kentucky is still fairly 
commonplace, indeed it is said that a few of the old bourbon barrells (which 
as we all know can only be used once) "disappear" out of the back door and are 
used for ageing moonshine. Though I doubt this is done for nearly as long as 
the decent bourbons. It sure would be interesting to try some.

I have also heard talk of a few guys in Liverpool making whiskey in a lock up 
garage using a still powered by four domestic gas cookers. The genius of their 
plan is in the marketing: They bottle it as "Famous Scouse." Inspired.

Stills turn up on ebay once in a while with all sorts of disclaimers saying 
they are for ornamental use only or that they are historic relics. One seller 
also includes moonshine recipes, and details on when and how to cut off the 
heads and tails etc. Purely as historical information of course, if you catch 
my drift....

I'd like to get hold of one and give it a try but I would think Customs & 
Excise would have something to say to anyone who tried to bring one into the 
UK. I think the crime is classed as Tax Evasion and would carry a very heavy 
penalty even if the end product was purely for ones own consumption. 

What to make? I hear you cry. A good friend suggested Gin cos you can drink it 
straight away, which makes sense but I rather fancy making some Yorkshire 
Bourbon - "Jakers Mark" anyone? Or "Four (White) Roses" 

How about creating something brand new by distilling a few pints of Tetley 
Bitter? 
-- 
I'd rather have a full bottle in front of me, than a full frontal lobotomy....


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