A "Moonshiner" is a person who illegally distills alcohol, typically in remote locations to avoid detection by law enforcement. This practice often involves creating homemade spirits, such as whiskey or rum, using various ingredients and equipment. Moonshiners have a long history in the United States, particularly during the Prohibition era when the production and sale of alcohol were banned. The term "moonshine" originally referred to the illicitly produced alcohol itself. Moonshiners often operated at night, hence the name, to evade authorities. Today, some moonshiners have transitioned to legal distilling, producing craft spirits that celebrate traditional methods while adhering to modern regulations.