Moonshining in the Blue Ridge

   / Moonshining in the Blue Ridge #21  
Mr.Wolfe that so cool. What else could a man want when he has his own still. The coils have to be out there somewhere.

That’s what I was thinking. It would probably be field stone and not block from that era. Plus the wood in the tanks wouldn’t last very long.
 
   / Moonshining in the Blue Ridge #22  
Nice and interesting find. I went to a Christian Retreat in Stone Mountain Georgia back in 1972 or 73 and while out walking in the woods, were amazed seeing these tree-stands everywhere. Then, we saw the big piles of corn shucks and realized the purpose of all those tree stands. Sure spooked us and we ran.
 
   / Moonshining in the Blue Ridge
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#23  
How recently did moonshiners operate? That wellhouse looks way too new to date back to prohibition.

The moonshiner's are still in full operation. I have some Apple and Peach Brandy sitting in the kitchen right now. I don't drink so I get it and give it away as gifts.
 
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That’s what I was thinking. It would probably be field stone and not block from that era. Plus the wood in the tanks wouldn’t last very long.

We figure they date to maybe 15 to 20 years ago or so. The story is they were busted up by the Fed's or the Sheriff in the old hog barn which is where they cooked the liquor and then fed the mash to the hogs. No telling how long they sat there till they were drug out to the woods where I found them. The spring house has a pump, expansion tank, and had power at one time. There are old power poles cut off and piled up next to the barn as well, apparently the law cut the power off as a deterrent. Hoping to run into the neighbor down the road soon and get the whole story.
 
   / Moonshining in the Blue Ridge #25  
We were working in Kentucky about a year and a half ago... Got my first..and last taste of Kntuckys clear..... it's certainly an acquired taste.... and not for me....I can barely tolerate beer. ... never mind acetone
 
   / Moonshining in the Blue Ridge #26  
The moonshiner's are still in full operation. I have some Apple and Peach Brandy sitting in the kitchen right now. I don't drink so I get it and give it away as gifts.


:wave: . . . hello . . .
 
   / Moonshining in the Blue Ridge #28  
Buddy... You are welcome to stop by anytime. I don't believe I can UPS jet fuel legally...

I may . . . :licking: I sometimes really like jet fuel . . . :)
 
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We were working in Kentucky about a year and a half ago... Got my first..and last taste of Kntuckys clear..... it's certainly an acquired taste.... and not for me....I can barely tolerate beer. ... never mind acetone

Like I said, I don't drink myself, but when pouring this from half gallon jars to 12 oz jars I had just a tea spoon left. I pulled it into my mouth to taste and my tongue went numb, not to mention I couldn't breathe for a few seconds. This stuff is no joke. The Apple Pie if much more mellow and smells so good I can at least take a few small sips without slipping into a coma...
 

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