"evasion of taxation on spirits or intoxicating liquors. Applicable laws are enforced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives of the US Department of Justice. Enforcement agents were once known colloquially as ""revenooers"". Moonshine is known by many nicknames in English, including white liquor, white lightning, mountain dew, choop, hooch, homebrew, shiney, white whiskey, and mash liquor. Other languages and countries have their own terms for moonshine (see ""Moonshine by country""). The word ""moonshine"" is believed to be derived from the term ""moonrakers"" used for early English smugglers and illegal Appalachian distillers who produced and distributed whiskey. When"
"White Lightning (cider) White Lightning was a brand of English white cider produced from the early 1990s to 2009. ""White Lightning"" was originally manufactured in the early 1990s by Inch's Cider of Winkleigh. Inch's Cider was bought out by H. P. Bulmer in 1995, and in spite of initial assurances that production would continue in Winkleigh, the cider brewery there was shut and all production moved to Hereford. Bulmers was in turn acquired by Scottish Courage in 2003. White Lightning quickly gained brand recognition in the late 1990s-2000s in a competitive marketplace with its distinctive large deep blue coloured thin"
"(both high-strength beer and cider) became known as ""tramp juice"" in the UK media. When sold on special at liquor stores, 3 litre plastic bottles of 8.4% White Lightning could be purchased for less than £2. White Lightning is referenced negatively in both Jake Bugg's ""Two Fingers"", singer-songwriter Jamie T's 2009 hit ""Sticks 'n' Stones"", and The Black Lips' 2014 single ""Boys In The Wood"". The Ska-punk band Shootin' Goon was sponsored by White Lightning in its tours. White Lightning (cider) White Lightning was a brand of English white cider produced from the early 1990s to 2009. ""White Lightning"" was"
"Witblits Witblits, or ""white lightning"", is a clear spirit that has been distilled in South Africa for many years. Witblits is predominately produced in the Western Cape where it has enjoyed over 200 years. Many producers take great pride in their product, often brewing small batches to sell at informal markets so as to maintain or improve their recipes. Another name used to describe this alcoholic beverage is ""firewater"", a name earned without a doubt from the strong punch it delivers. In 1924 KWV was granted legal control over the production of wine, spirits and brandy. Accordingly, the distillation of"
"the finish. A lively white whiskey for cocktails."" Louisiana Lightning Louisiana Lightning is an un-aged American whiskey, which is distilled in Louisiana. It is one of the only distilleries in the state of Louisiana to open since the American Prohibition. Lionel Dufour and his son, Matt Dufour, established the distillery in 2011. The whiskey won a silver medal at the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition and a bronze at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Lionel Dufour founded Louisiana Lightning in 2011 and its distillery is based in Amite City, Louisiana. It is distilled in South Louisiana, an area that"
"Louisiana Lightning Louisiana Lightning is an un-aged American whiskey, which is distilled in Louisiana. It is one of the only distilleries in the state of Louisiana to open since the American Prohibition. Lionel Dufour and his son, Matt Dufour, established the distillery in 2011. The whiskey won a silver medal at the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition and a bronze at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Lionel Dufour founded Louisiana Lightning in 2011 and its distillery is based in Amite City, Louisiana. It is distilled in South Louisiana, an area that is traditionally known for its production of rum."
"some States a person can still purchase a legal version of witblits or moonshine from commercial distillers. Total volume produced cannot exceed a fixed amount per year as detailed in local South African laws. Intoxication, flushed skin, impairment of balance, loss of muscle control, feeling of euphoria, decreased social inhibition, impaired decision making, blindness, neurological damage, paralysis Witblits Witblits, or ""white lightning"", is a clear spirit that has been distilled in South Africa for many years. Witblits is predominately produced in the Western Cape where it has enjoyed over 200 years. Many producers take great pride in their product, often"
"illegal in the United States, it continues to be practiced, mainly in Appalachia. The product is sometimes called ""white lightning"", because it is not aged and is generally sold at high alcohol proof, often bottled in Mason jars. A typical moonshine still may produce 1000 gallons per week and net $6000 per week for its owner. The simplicity of the process, and the easy availability of key ingredients such as corn and sugar, make enforcement difficult. However, the price advantage that moonshine once held over its legally sold competition has fallen. Nevertheless, over half the retail price of a bottle"
"to 8.4% alcohol when they actually contained 7.4%. This happened because the duty was levied on the actual strength of the alcohol, but Trade Descriptions legislation allowed the label to overstate the alcohol content by up to 1%. After 1996, White Lightning was then sold in both 7.4% and 8.4% strengths, due to uncertainty about whether consumers would prefer the pricier, stronger drink, or the original and still cheap one, which was now thought incorrectly to have been reduced in strength. Until 2005, the market-leading White Lightning brand was being sold on an almost continual 50% extra free promotion, giving"
"to that of a pale lager. Malt character is subdued and the hop profile ranges from spicy to citrus; common hops include Styrian Golding and Cascade. Alcohol is in the 4% to 5% abv range. The UK style is attributed to John Gilbert, owner of Hop Back Brewery, who developed ""Summer Lightning"" in 1989, which won several awards and inspired numerous imitators. Belgian blondes are often made with pilsner malt. Some beer writers regard blonde and golden ales as distinct styles, while others do not. Duvel is a typical Belgian blonde ale, and one of the most popular bottled beers"
"White Lightning (The Big Bopper song) ""White Lightning"" is a song written by the rockabilly artist J. P. Richardson, best known by his stage name, the Big Bopper. The song was recorded by American country music artist George Jones and released as a single in February 1959. On April 13, 1959, Jones' version was the first number-one single of his career. The song has since been covered by numerous artists. In his 1997 autobiography, ""I Lived To Tell It All"", Jones recalls arriving for the recording session under the influence of a great deal of alcohol and the track took"
"White liquor White liquor is a strongly alkaline solution mainly of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide. It is used in the first stage of the Kraft process in which lignin and hemicellulose are separated from cellulose fiber for the production of pulp. The white liquor breaks the bonds between lignin and cellulose. It is called white liquor due to its white opaque colour. White liquor consists mainly of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide in water and is the active component in Kraft pulping. White liquor also contains minor amounts of sodium carbonate, sodium sulfate, sodium thiosulfate, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate"
"produce wine and beer for personal consumption (but not for sale) in amounts [usually] of up to 100 gallons per adult per year, but no more than 200 gallons per household per year. The illegal (i.e., unlicensed) production of liquor in the United States is commonly referred to as ""moonshining."" Illegally produced liquor (popularly called ""white lightning"") is not aged and contains a high percentage of alcohol. Alcoholic drinks are available only from licensed shops in many countries, and in some countries, strong alcoholic drinks are sold only by a government-operated alcohol monopoly. In each of the Nordic countries, except"
"rum. Key West First Legal Rum is the flagship 80-proof white rum that is brought out of the still at 147 proof with the lower proof giving it more flavor, the name pays tribute to the history of rum running and moonshiners that abounded in the Florida Keys during the prohibition era. White Light is a lighter clear rum that is distilled at a higher proof around 170 to start, which just like vodka gives it a light or neutral flavor, it is then cut with spring water to bring it to 90 proof. The dark rums are brought out"
"plastic bottle's design, very low price and high strength, making it popular with those seeking strong alcohol with minimal money to spend. On its release, its strength was 7.5% alcohol by volume, although labelled as 8.4%. UK alcohol taxation provided a price-break for ciders up to 7.5%, which fuelled the original development of the white cider market. However makers were allowed to over-state this strength on product labels, up to 8.4%. After 1996 this law was reviewed. White Lightning was then sold at either 7.5% or 8.4%, the 8.4% now being slightly stronger, but having a higher price owing to"
"the greater duty paid. With gathering evidence of its adverse social effects that were becoming apparent, Heineken, the new owners of Scottish Courage, wished to distance themselves from the perceived negative impression of White Lightning. The price was gradually increased and the strength was finally reduced to 5.5% in May 2009. At the end of 2009, Heineken decided to discontinue its manufacture due to its brand image problem in the United Kingdom as having become synonymous with under-age drinking, anti-social behaviour, homelessness and impoverished alcoholism, in an echo of the Gin Craze of the 18th century. Such cheap non-distilled drinks"
"appearance and profile similar to that of a pale lager. Malt character is subdued and the hop profile ranges from spicy to citrus; common hop additions include Styrian Golding and Cascade. Alcohol is in the 4% to 5% range ABV. The style was marketed in 1989 by John Gilbert, a former brewer at Watney in Mortlake, London, who had opened his own operation, the Hop Back Brewery, in Salisbury, England. His aim was to develop a pale ale that could be as refreshing as lager. The result was a drier and hoppier pale ale he called ""Summer Lightning"", after a"
"White Lightning (band) White Lightning was an American psychedelic rock band, active from 1968 through 1971. The band was founded by guitarist Zippy Caplan and bassist Woody Woodrich. The band was very popular in Minnesota, mostly due to Caplan's fame playing with The Litter. The manager of radio station KDWB mistook the single ""Of Paupers and Poets"" for a song by Cream, giving valuable early airtime to the band. They also would perform a cover of the William Tell Overture. ""White Lightning"" was on ATCO Records, a division of Atlantic Records. Eventually, the band broke up due to musical differences,"
"units, of pure alcohol content compared with the recommended maximum of 28 units). This led to a 70% drop in sales of White Lightning, but increased sales of the brand owner's weaker, more profitable brands. Other manufacturers followed by increasing prices and scrapping their 3-litre bottles. The price increases on 7.5% cider has increased sales of 5% mass-market cider, which is still widely available in 3-litre bottles in supermarkets. Since September 2010, HM Revenue and Customs has decreed that, to be called cider, a drink must contain at least 35% apple or pear juice and must have a pre-fermentation gravity"
"Alcohol-infused whipped cream Alcohol-infused whipped cream is a type of whipped cream that's mixed with an alcoholic drink. By 2005 it had been commercialized. It has been sold under brand names such as Liquor Whipped, which is 28 proof; CREAM, which is 30 proof; Whipped Lightning which is 35.5 proof and is made in various flavors; Get Whipped, Whipsy, which is 27 proof and made with wine; and Canisters of Cream. The commercial preparations are offered in aerosol cans. The toppings have been criticized for their potential to be ""aimed at young drinkers."" ""If a product looks like something else,"
"Cinnamon liqueur Cinnamon liqueur may refer to one of several brands of alcoholic beverages. Cinnamon flavored liqueurs include Red Stag Spiced by Jim Beam, DeKuyper's Hot Damn!, Sinfire, Gold Strike and Tennessee Fire by Jack Daniels. Some brands, like Goldschlager and cinnamon Schnapps contain snippets of gold leaf. Other alcoholic beverages that contain cinnamon include infused vodkas, such as Smirnoff's Cinna-Sugar Twist. In November 2013, Beam's Pinnacle Vodka and Cinnabon teamed up to introduce their own brand of cinnamon flavored vodka, Cinnabon Vodka. Yet another is Stolichnaya Zinamom Vodka. A ""sprinkle"" of cinnamon and real cream is combined with Virgin"
"includes: Prichard's Tennessee Whiskey and various other Prichard's spirits have earned awards from the American Distilling Institute and Ultimate Spirits Challenge on several occasions, as listed below. Lincoln County Lightning was rated by ""Southern Living"" as the ""#2 Legal Moonshine in the U.S."" For its rums, Prichard's won gold and silver medals at the International Cane Spirits Festival across a span of several years (2006–2009): Fine Aged Rum (Gold), Crystal Rum (Gold), Peach Mango Rum (Gold and Silver), and Key Lime Rum (Gold). Additionally, the American Distilling Institute gave the distillery's aged rum a silver medal in 2007, and the"
"that it be served in a cocktail glass if served straight, or in a rocks glass if served with ice. The Amaretto Stinger uses a 3-to-1 ratio of amaretto to white crème de menthe, while an Irish Stinger uses equal parts Irish cream liqueur and white crème de menthe. The Mexican Stinger substitutes tequila for brandy. A ""Vodka Stinger"", also known as a White Spider, uses vodka instead of brandy. A White Way Cocktail, which celebrates Broadway theatre, is a Stinger made with gin rather than brandy. Mixologists Oliver Said and James Mellgren cite a cocktail known as the Stinger"
"it's easy not to be aware that it might contain a lot of alcohol,"" a public health official observed. In the United States the sale of alcohol-infused whipped cream is regulated as a ""distilled spirits specialty product"". Alcohol-infused whipped cream Alcohol-infused whipped cream is a type of whipped cream that's mixed with an alcoholic drink. By 2005 it had been commercialized. It has been sold under brand names such as Liquor Whipped, which is 28 proof; CREAM, which is 30 proof; Whipped Lightning which is 35.5 proof and is made in various flavors; Get Whipped, Whipsy, which is 27 proof"
"Ultimate Spirits Challenge recognized the Aged Rum, Crystal Rum, and Private Stock Rum with ratings and recommendations that ranged from good to very good in 2012. In liqueurs, Sweet Lucy received a gold medal from the American Distilling Institute in 2010 and a very good rating and recommendation in the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2012. Benjamin Prichard's Tennessee Whiskey Benjamin Prichard's Tennessee Whiskey is a brand of Tennessee whiskey produced in the small community of Kelso, Tennessee. Although it is produced by the only distillery operating in Lincoln County – and its unaged variation is named Lincoln County Lightning –"
"""mampoer"" (named after the Pedi chief Mampuru). The equivalent product made from grapes is called ""witblits"" (white lightning). Witblits has a long history in the Western Cape Province (over 200 years) and many producers take pride in their product, which is widely available from liquor stores and at farmer's markets. Most witblits is of a very high quality compared to typical moonshine worldwide and is generally comparable to grappa. A licence is required to distill alcohol in South Africa. A limited number of ""cultural heritage"" small-scale distillers are licensed. Most of the moonshine in Spain is made as a byproduct"
"Spiced Wheat, Shock Top Belgian White won gold and bronze medals in the Belgian Wit (White) category at the 2006 and 2007 North American Beer Awards, earning the reputation as America's Beer respectively. The brand now includes some seasonals and specialties that have replaced the Michelob Seasonals. Such varieties include Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat, Shock Top Raspberry Wheat, Shock Top Wheat IPA, Shock Top Lemon Shandy, Shock Top Honeycrisp Apple Wheat, Shock Top Chocolate Wheat, Ginger Wheat, Pretzel Wheat and Shock Top End of the World Midnight Wheat. It competes directly with the MillerCoors brand Blue Moon. ""Natural Light"" is"
"are: Varieties include Lager, Light, Blonde, Gluten Free, Ice, Watermelon, Apple Ale, Bubbly, Moscow Mule, and Hard Root Beer. Varieties include Farmhouse Ale, Gluten Free, Oktoberfest, Shandy, Alcoholic Ginger, Hefeweizen, Chocolate Cherry, Hazelnut Dark, Pumpkin Ale, Wet Hopped IPA, Winter Bock, Traditional IPA, So Cal IPA, American IPA, Belgian White Ale, and Strong Ale. Varieties include Autumn Ale, Blonde Ale, Rum Ale, Rye Ale, Scotch Ale, Bock Light, Oatmeal Stout, Espresso Stout, and White Chocolate. Varieties include Premium Light, Cherry Belgian Red, and Strawberry Blonde. Minhas Craft Brewery also produces Mountain Crest Classic Lager, Kirkland Signature Light, Simpler Times Pilsner,"
"tea is from Charleston Tea Plantation. In 2013, the Distillery introduced Firefly Moonshine. Moonshine Flavors include White Lightning, Apple Pie, Blackberry, Caramel, Cherry, Peach, Ruby Red and Strawberry. Firefly Handcrafted Vodka, a straight vodka product, was introduced to the market January 2009. This vodka is distilled slowly in batches six times. Currently this product is only distributed to South Carolina, but plans are to expand distribution. The 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition awarded Firefly Handcrafted Vodka a Bronze Medal. Firefly Sweet Tea Whiskey is made with tea grown locally near the distillery. It is only available in South Carolina."
"Yukon Jack (liqueur) Yukon Jack is a liqueur advertised as the ""Black sheep of Canadian Liquors"". It is a 100 proof (in USA) or 80 proof (in Canada) drink, made from Canadian whisky and honey. The taste is sweeter than straight whisky and bourbon, due to the honey that is added. Yukon Jack was formerly imported to the USA by Heublein Inc. Heublein was later taken over by Diageo. Yukon Jack has been selected as the regimental liqueur of the South Alberta Light Horse. This commemorates the stationing in Whitehorse, Yukon in the 1950s of one unit of the regiment's"
"White Star (cider) White Star is a brand of white cider produced in Somerset, England by Brookfield Drinks, under contract for supermarkets and off licences. It is a cider with an alcohol content of 7.5% (abv). Its main competition is from other low-cost white ciders such as White Lightning. It is available in 500 ml cans, as well as 1- and 2-litre bottles and is traditionally served over ice. As of 2010, in some off licences it could be purchased for £0.69 per can, a rate of only 18.4 pence per UK unit of alcohol. Today, its current price is"
"music historian Colin Escott writes, ""Ironically, it became the pop hit Mercury had been hoping for all long...George hee-hawed it up in a giddy, bilbous frenzy."" The song gave Jones, a notorious critic of pop-country crossovers in his later years, the best showing he would ever achieve on the pop chart as well, peaking at No. 73. White Lightning (The Big Bopper song) ""White Lightning"" is a song written by the rockabilly artist J. P. Richardson, best known by his stage name, the Big Bopper. The song was recorded by American country music artist George Jones and released as a"
"White Coke White Coke (, literally ""colorless Coca-Cola"") is a nickname for a clear variant of Coca-Cola produced in the 1940s at the request of Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Zhukov. Zhukov was introduced to Coca-Cola during, or shortly after, World War II by his counterpart in Western Europe, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Western Europe, Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was also a fan of the drink. As Coca-Cola was regarded in the Soviet Union as a symbol of American imperialism, Zhukov was apparently reluctant to be photographed or reported as consuming such a product. According to journalist"