That's got a kick, don't it.

[feliciakw]

I had my first taste of moonshine today.

Belmont Distillery, a legal whiskey and moonshine producing distillery, is just up the road a piece from us, and today we finally got around to checking the place out. The owner is a hoot, quite a character, and he gives you the nickel tour (for free). They also just recently (or relatively recently) got licensed to sell their wares in their gift shop. Geo bought a bottle of the 100 proof (50% alcohol) moonshine, called Virginia Lightening. They also make Virginia whiskey, called Kopper Kettle.

He opened the bottle this afternoon, and I had a sip of his shot before he downed said shot. There's a reason it's used for "medicinal" purposes. It will knock. you. out. It warms the tummy, too. I imagine it would do well for treating wounds in a pinch. Probably good as an accelerant if need be. In short, it's potent, potent stuff.

Comments

[saberivojo.livejournal.com]

Oooh that sounds like fun!

I had moonshine once, honest to God- distilled in the mountains moonshine. It was like drinking fire. From the moment it hit your mouth, you could feel it traveling down your throat and it hit your belly like burnin lava.

It was great!

[kalquessa.livejournal.com]

Hee, I must get some for my husband when I eventually visit you! Sounds like fun.