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The Curious History of Moonshine in Texas

The hairs on the back of my neck stand up whenever I remember knocking back my first shot of moonshine. Back then, I was a bit of a wild buck when it came to drinking. But moonshine put me back in my place and taught me a lesson in drinking I’ll never forget. To sum up, that afternoon me and my buds worked our way through a bottle of the stuff and pretty much forgot who and where we were. Respecting the shine is something I learnt after that crazy ride. This is when I took a shine to moonshine.

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Texas Grain-to-Glass Whiskey

Learn about grain-to-glass whiskey and how it ties in with the farm-to table movement. Get a taste of local Texas producers, and discover why this craft spirit is unique and exciting!

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The History Of Moonshine

Learn all about the complicated and fascinating history of moonshine. From its origins to modern-day regulations, find out how this spirit has influenced American culture and laws throughout time.

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