Under the glow of the Carolina moon, distillers crafted countless gallons of illicit liquor, turning country roads into hidden ’shine speedways.
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Where Spirits Rise
More than a century ago, some called Statesville the liquor capital of the world. Then came Prohibition. Today, Southern Distilling Company is on a mission to prove that North Carolina spirits are more than just moonshine.
The Spirit of the Mountains in Hendersonville
An artist with a taste for brandy has transformed an abandoned building into The Brandy Bar, a space where complex fruit flavors mingle with colorful art.
A Christmas Wish Granted for Junior Johnson
How a legendary NASCAR driver landed a presidential pardon.
The ’Shine That Saved the Family Farm
Jeremy Norris is keeping his farm afloat by using an old family recipe to turn his corn into (legal) liquor.
