Prohibition Era trivia
Prohibition Era Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which process gives moonshine its high alcohol concentration?
Fermentation creates alcohol, while distillation concentrates it by separating liquids with different boiling points.
What did the "bathtub" in bathtub gin usually refer to?
Bathtub referred to home production in large household containers, not to a special gin brand or bottle design.
Which contaminant can make improperly distilled moonshine especially dangerous?
The toxic alcohol can cause blindness and organ failure, while informal batches may skip testing for dangerous contamination.
What does the term "moonshine" traditionally describe?
Moonshine traditionally means liquor made without legal authorization, often in a hidden still.
Which ingredient gives bathtub gin its defining gin flavor?
Juniper berries give gin its characteristic piney flavor; other botanicals may add citrus, spice, or herbal notes.
Bathtub gin is most closely associated with which historical setting?
The nickname became linked to homemade liquor made in the United States while Prohibition restricted legal alcohol.
Why did Prohibition-era rum runners anchor supply ships offshore?
Rum Row ships stayed outside the applicable U.S. limit to reduce seizure risk; the patrolled area was initially 3 miles and moved to 12 miles in 1924.
Which racing organization has roots in drivers who hauled moonshine?
Former moonshine runners helped shape American stock-car racing with cars modified to outrun authorities.
What did the Prohibition-era term "bathtub gin" usually mean?
The nickname evoked rough home production in large household containers, not necessarily an actual bathtub.
Which agency patrolled U.S. waters for rum runners during Prohibition?
Coast Guard cutters and patrol boats enforced the federal alcohol ban at sea during Prohibition.