samogon
Samogon, also known as moonshine, is a distilled alcoholic beverage that has been produced in various forms across Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, for centuries. The term "samogon" literally translates to "self-distilled" or "made by oneself." Traditionally, it is made from readily available ingredients such as sugar, potatoes, grains, or fruit, fermented and then distilled. The distillation process typically involves heating the fermented mixture in a pot still to vaporize the alcohol, which is then condensed and collected.
Historically, samogon was often produced in home settings, sometimes as a way to circumvent state-controlled alcohol
In modern times, samogon continues to be produced both illicitly and, in some cases, by licensed small-scale