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Moonshine University helped train Uncle Nearest's Distillery Staff
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. and Moonshine University
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Caleb Kilburn talks about his history with Moonshine University and Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company.
The 10 Common Congeners For Spirit Sensory
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Those that are familiar with the process of crafting distilled spirits may also be familiar with the 10 common congeners that are created during fermentation, and honed during the distillation run. Each congener has its own distinct personality, rendering unique tastes and aromas to the finished spirit.