I only had a drink of "white lightnin'" once in my life and MAN that stuff will take the enamel off your teeth and blow the top of your head off! LOL
I has a small sip once....wow...I would agree
That's why raw neutral spirits is placed into oak barrels to age into mellow, smooth whiskey. (Yes, this is common knowledge, but I read once that raw spirits tastes a lot like gasoline).
In 1792 it was the Whiskey Rebellion, the very first taxpayer revolt.
Not the White Lightning Rebellion.
Kellynia, you ain't never had good shine. I have had some that made Jim Beam taste like camel pi$$. Clear as mountain spring water. Smooth as silk and sweeter than honey. Wonderful stuff if made right.
I got my hands on a bad batch once and the day after was the worst hangover a man could have, damn near thought I'd die. Learned my lesson: know your sources else deal with the contents of someone's radiator.