In Latvia, moonlight “kandža” (45-55% vol.) is usually made from distilled fermented water, sometimes from potatoes or cereals (masing). The brewing kettle is usually an old aluminum milk jug (approx. 40l). Usually, sugar, baker`s yeast and water are fermented for a few weeks and then distilled using a gas burner or wood stove. The brewing of “kandža” is illegal; In reality, however, as long as it is used for self-consumption (not for sale), there are no problems with the authorities. In Romania, plum brandy is called țuică (tzuika), rachiu (raki) or palincă (palinka), depending on the region in which it is produced. It is prepared by many people in rural areas using traditional methods for private consumption and sale. Home distillation is legal up to 50 liters per year (13 US gallons/y) per household; The excise duty is half the standard rate. [17] Production is subject to state control for the purpose of collecting alcohol tax; Undeclared distilleries, including for personal use, are considered tax evasion. [18] Some țuică are sold in markets or fairs and even in supermarkets. 12-8-102. Manufacture, repair or sell without a licence or authorization; Punish.
(a) Every person who manufactures or corrects an alcoholic beverage without holding a manufacturer`s licence, or who owns a distillery without holding a manufacturer`s licence, is guilty of an offence liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both. All devices that are illegally held and used will be confiscated by the state and disposed of according to the instructions of the court. This subsection does not prohibit anyone from producing fermented beverages or malted beverages in limited quantities for personal consumption only. In Saudi Arabia, where alcohol is banned, black market alcohol, usually distilled from fermented water, is best known as “aragh” (“عرق” in Arabic). “Sidiki” or “Sid” are also generally accepted terms. `Sid` is often made by fermenting fruit juice and sugar, after distillation it is usually cut 2-3 parts water: 1 part Sid. [ref. needed] U.S. soldiers at U.S. military bases and South Korean workers in Saudi Arabia produce improvised moonlight from water, fruit (lemons and oranges) and yeast. [24] Burma (Myanmar) has various forms of moonlight.
Despite being illegal, moonlight holds the largest share of the alcohol market, especially in rural areas of the country. In the countryside, moonlight shares the alcohol market with what some call palm wine. §2221-A. Forfeiture of alcohol and goods used in the illegal production, transportation and sale of spirits In Colombia, moonlight is called “tapetusa” or “chirrinchi” and is illegal. However, it is very popular in some areas and has been traditional for hundreds of years. The cost of tapetusa is only a fraction of the heavily taxed legal alcoholic beverages. The natives made their own version of the alcoholic beverage called “shisha” before the arrival of Europeans. Chicha is usually made from corn chewed in an earthen container and spit out, which was then buried for some time (weeks). The latter is a special type of alcoholic beverage and is similar to that produced by the Chilean Indians (Mapuche), but in Chile, a legal version of shisha made from fermented apples is sold in September. On the Caribbean coast, there is a moonlight called “Cococho”, an aguardiente, known for the number of cases of blindness due to the addition of methanol. Welsh moonlight is simply called “Chwisgi” or Llaeth Mwnci (monkey milk).
The tradition of illegal distillation is not as strong as in Ireland or Scotland. Icelandic moonlight (Landi) is a distilled puree (Gambri or Landabrugg). [10] It is largely made by amateurs due to high taxes on alcohol,[11] but was a productive activity during prohibition. [12] Due to the lack of natural cover and harsh weather conditions, most indoor activities “lit by the moon” take place in a controlled environment. Although potatoes and sugar are the most common components of Icelandic moonshine, all carbohydrates can be used, including stale bread. Landi is often consumed by people who cannot buy alcohol due to their young age or distance from the nearest liquor store. [ref. needed] It will be great if or when federal laws are changed to allow home distillation, as no state law needs to be changed, but until then, you are legally allowed to legally distill 0 gallons per year. Smuggling still takes place as moonlight permits are 100k or more Arak (especially Aragh Sagi), made from various types of fruit-based liquors, as well as wine commonly produced in moonlight. Its underground production practices have resulted in deaths from pollutants. In addition, because of the danger of transporting Arak to Iran (as a forbidden drink in Islam) or simply because of the difficulty of finding it, some use pure ethanol for chemical purposes, which increases the risk of alcohol poisoning.