This historical scene shows a group of men making poitín, a traditional Irish distilled spirit. Poitín (pronounced "pot-cheen") is often referred to as Irish moonshine. The name comes from the Irish word pota, meaning "pot," referring to the small pot stills used for distillation. Historically, poitín was made from grain or potatoes. Production was outlawed in 1661 and remained illegal for over 300 years, leading to its illicit production. The spirit was legalized in 1997 and is now legally prod

International Poitín Day, celebrating the traditional Irish spirit and the people who kept it alive during its illegal days. | Irish Ballads