Modern Moonshine: The Revival of White Whiskey in the Twenty-First Century - Paperback
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Modern Moonshine: The Revival of White Whiskey in the Twenty-First Century
This comprehensive academic work examines the resurgence of white whiskey and moonshine culture in contemporary Appalachia. Authored by Bruce E. Stewart and Cameron D. Lippard, both professors at Appalachian State University, this study provides an in-depth analysis of how traditional distilling practices have evolved into the modern craft spirits movement.
Academic Analysis of Craft Spirits Culture
The book documents the transformation of moonshine from its prohibition-era roots to its current status within the artisan spirits industry. Drawing on extensive research in beverage studies and regional history, the authors trace how Southern Appalachian distilling traditions have been revived and commercialized in the twenty-first century.
Expert Perspectives on Distilling History
Stewart brings his expertise from Moonshiners and Prohibitionists: The Battle over Alcohol in Southern Appalachia, while Lippard contributes insights from his work on cultural dimensions of craft beverages, including Untapped: Exploring the Cultural Dimensions of Craft Beer. Their combined scholarship provides a thorough examination of the whiskey industry's evolution in the Appalachian region.
Coverage of the Craft Beverage Movement
The text explores how white whiskey has transitioned from illicit production to legitimate craft distilling operations. It examines the cultural, economic, and social factors that have contributed to moonshine's revival as a premium artisan spirit, analyzing the intersection of tradition and modern business practices within the beverage industry.
Regional and Cultural Context
This paperback edition offers detailed coverage of Appalachian cultural traditions, food history, and the regional identity tied to distilling practices. The work serves as both an academic resource for students of American culture and a detailed reference for those interested in the historical and contemporary dimensions of the spirits industry in the Southern United States.
Bruce E. Stewart is an associate professor of history at Appalachian State University. He is the author or editor of several books, including Moonshiners and Prohibitionists: The Battle over Alcohol in Southern Appalachia.
Cameron D. Lippard is a professor of sociology at Appalachian State University. He is the author or editor of several books, including Building Inequality: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration in the Atlanta Construction Industry and Untapped: Exploring the Cultural Dimensions of Craft Beer (West Virginia University Press).
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