{"product_id":"modern-moonshine-the-revival-of-white-whiskey-in-the-twenty-first-century-9781946684820","title":"Modern Moonshine: The Revival of White Whiskey in the Twenty-First Century","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModern Moonshine: The Revival of White Whiskey in the Twenty-First Century\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAcademic Analysis of Craft Spirits Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert Perspectives on Distilling History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStewart brings his expertise from \u003ci\u003eMoonshiners and Prohibitionists: The Battle over Alcohol in Southern Appalachia\u003c\/i\u003e, while Lippard contributes insights from his work on cultural dimensions of craft beverages, including \u003ci\u003eUntapped: Exploring the Cultural Dimensions of Craft Beer\u003c\/i\u003e. Their combined scholarship provides a thorough examination of the whiskey industry's evolution in the Appalachian region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage of the Craft Beverage Movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRegional and Cultural Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruce E. Stewart is an associate professor of history at Appalachian State University. He is the author or editor of several books, including \u003ci\u003eMoonshiners and Prohibitionists: The Battle over Alcohol in Southern Appalachia.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCameron D. Lippard is a professor of sociology at Appalachian State University. He is the author or editor of several books, including \u003ci\u003eBuilding Inequality: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration in the Atlanta Construction Industry\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUntapped: Exploring the Cultural Dimensions of Craft Beer \u003c\/i\u003e(West Virginia University Press).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"West Virginia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493296935186,"sku":"9781946684820","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4bbfe132-4b60-4ef4-af0b-2db8b0f759f5.jpg?v=1730642242","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/modern-moonshine-the-revival-of-white-whiskey-in-the-twenty-first-century-9781946684820","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}