Matthew Rowley

It's a good and thorough resource for the next frontier in homebrewing, albeit that such is currently illegal in the USA. The book design deserves mention; it's very... individual, with a very specific aesthetic. The text, though, seems solid and informative, and reliable in that it fairly discusses the risks of distilling (and as a former chemist, I know something of the physical dangers thereof!), and the history info etc. are fascinating.

As a former moonshiner, I had to read this book when I saw it on Amazon. There are some good stories here, but a little light on how moonshine has so heavily influenced much of American culture. A visit to East Tennessee and Western North Carolina will give a lover of moonshine something to chew on if they get in with the right people. Try the local Ford dealership if you have trouble.