The production of moonshine — or really any spirit — without a license is prohibited by the U.S. government and is very much illegal. ... Clear whiskey in the style of moonshine might be for sale, but technically speaking, moonshine is moonshine because it's produced illicitly.

What states is it legal to make moonshine?

"Legal" Moonshining

In contrast to Florida, some state's home distilling laws allow “legal” moonshining, even though it's considered illegal federally. Those states include Alaska, Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Rhode Island.

Is brewing alcohol at home illegal?

But distillers are required to hold permits to ensure both traceability and quality control of alcoholic beverages. Until 1978, it was illegal to home-brew liquour or beer. ... Today, federal rules say a household with two adults can brew up to 200 gallons of wine and the same amount of beer each year.