# moonshine

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# last of the slammer wine

Prison guards are cracking down on moonshine in Irish prisons

The largest amount seized was 266 pints in Castlerea Prison.

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Apr 2nd 2018, 5:00 PM

# hooch

21 men die in India after drinking toxic bootleg alcohol

Police in Uttar Pradesh state’s Etah district said the victims started to vomit and fall sick on Friday.

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Jul 17th 2016, 1:36 PM

# moonshine

Home-made vodka has killed nearly 100 people in India

Over 40 people are being treated in hospital.

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Jun 20th 2015, 6:34 PM

# under the counter

Russia's heavy drinkers turn to cleaning products over money woes

One doctor says he has noticed a “wave” of complications.

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Mar 29th 2015, 10:15 AM

# Mainstream

How poitín went from illegal moonshine to being sold in Tesco

It is traditionally one of the most potent alcohol drinks on the planet, but poitín is having something of a moment with a whole new generation of drinkers.

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Nov 17th 2013, 8:30 PM

# moonshine

Poitín distillery discovered in Cavan

Revenue officers seized the poitín-making equipment from the scene and a man in his 40s is being questioned.

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Nov 5th 2013, 11:28 AM