On the History channel

[MacWage]

The program was good on how distilleries work and the differences between types of distilled beverages, including bourbon, wine/grape based drinks, tennessee wiskey, tiquila, gin, others, and (my choice) Scotch. Generally, each is made out of different bases. It also covers the history of how and why various ones were made and their intertwined history. It is VERY interesting and I would recommend one watching it next time around.

It even urged/inspired/tempted me to restock my supplies, which should last me several months.

As for moonshine, I've tried a few (including the one LEGAL brand-> "Georgia Moonshine"), but am and will remain weary of most. My father's uncle got hold of some bad shine and went blind back in the 50s. I'd rather not take my chances, unless I am ABSOLUTELY CONFIDENT in its source. The legal one tastes very much like corn. The others have varied drastically, with the best tasting like a sweeted single malt scotch.

Historically, and reiterated in the program, homemade whisky is DIRECTLY tied to scotch, especially that which was evading revenuers there, as well as here. It drew arms as well, ever heard of the "Whiskey Rebellion" (put down by Gen. Washington)?

[bubba]

As far as moonshine goes, if it isn't perfectly clear and odorless, don't drink it.

[MacWage]

As far as moonshine goes, if it isn't perfectly clear and odorless, don't drink it.

Is that moonshine or water? :rolleyes:

[Big Paul]

As far as moonshine goes, if it isn't perfectly clear and odorless, don't drink it.

This, from a man named Bubba....

[highlandcelt]

I remember that series! It was good! I like beer myself. But, I will imbibe in a little scotch once in a while! It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

[bubba]

This, from a man named Bubba....

What can I say. My Grandfather made shine during Prohibition and taught me, much to my mothers horror.

[David Dalglish]

Its nice to see how things are done, I always have a selection of malt whiskies on hand, but, I prefer Jack Daniels, some Scotsman I am

[Big Paul]

What can I say. My Grandfather made shine during Prohibition and taught me, much to my mothers horror.

Good to know the knowledge lives on, even if it's not practiced.

I prefer Jack Daniels, some Scotsman I am

I've been a Bourbon man for most of my adult life.. If you like Jack, try Old Grand Dad.. It's a real good, easly for Bourbon.. I've converted many people from Jack to Old Grand Dad.

[Mysticwolf]

I would love to see the program, it sounds very interesting.
In terms of shine, not meaning to be too disagreeable, the best I've ever had was done in Jack Daniels barrels and had the slightest hint of brown color to it, odor I'm not sure, it's been a while since I had it, but it was incredible.
As for Scotch, it is a taste I am beginning to aquire.Thanks to Prester John, I've had a chance to become somewhat familiar with Lagavulin, it's just too bad I'm not independently wealthy!