Moonshine has been in the hearts (and veins!) of people for centuries. During prohibition, it was a primary means of income for some West Virginians, and a primary means of forbidden entertainment for others. Fortunately, moonshine is still around and is making a comeback in a more legal fashion than in the past. If you haven’t tried shine (lately) then you may be pleasantly surprised at how smooth the taste actually is. And in the Mountain State, there’s no better place to get (re)acquainted with moonshine than at the Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine Distillery.

Before you ask: yes, it's that Hatfield & McCoy. (Who else would it be?) And the recipes used at this small-batch distillery have been passed down through direct generations from Devil Anse Hatfield himself.
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The distillery is even located on land that was owned by Devil Anse, and you can visit, take a tour, and try a sample.
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Hatfield & McCoy moonshine is a white corn whiskey brewed in small batches using the same recipe Devil Anse used to arrive at a 90 proof alcohol that goes down smooth yet puts is kick in your step. Take a tour and learn about the process as well as some history.
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After, head over to the bar to sample the drink of the Devil (Anse) himself.
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In addtion to bottles and jars of shine you can purchase to take home, there is also a gift shop where you can buy Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine-branded merchandise like t-shirts and hats.
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Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine is the very first legally-produced shine by the Hatfields and McCoys, but it's safe to say they have generations of hands-on experience. The business is still family-run by direct descendants of Devil Anse Hatfield.
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Have you tried moonshine in this century? It’s really good!

The Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine distillery and gift shop is located at 297 James Ave., Gilbert, WV 25621. It’s open year-round, Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday/Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tours and tastes are free. Learn more on the official website for Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine.

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