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HUFFINGTON
01.19.14
The New School of Legal Moonshine
BY REBECCA ORCHANT
OONSHINE IS ONE of
America’s oldest traditions. From George
Washington, to the
Prohibition years and beyond, the
one thing that’s remained true is
that moonshine was made without
the blessing or involvement of the
U.S. government. But moonshine
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has seen a rise in popularity in recent years outside the places where
it’s traditionally been made and
enjoyed. From the mountains of
Appalachia to the concrete jungle
of New York City, the people want
their moonshine.
This has given rise to a whole
new school of legal moonshine distilleries, churning out the clear liquor for a whole new audience of
consumers. Moonshine even has its