Appalachia Meets World Episode 149 - Backwoods Moonshine Museum (in Appalachia) with Donnie Benton and Teresa Mays

In this episode Will and (minus) Neil sit down with the "Beattyville Hillbillies!" Donnie Benton and Teresa Mays are the founders of the Backwoods Moonshine Museum in Appalachia Kentucky - a stop on the "Moonshine Trail." While the Bourbon Trail is often thought of when thinking Kentucky, the Moonshine Trail is more on the Appalachian side of the state and speaks to the rich heritage and history moonshine has in Appalachia. Take a listen as Donnie and Teresa talk about starting the museum and their history with the spirit...not to mention their stint on "Moonshiners." AMW has spoken before about the importance of festivals in small town Appalachia; hear from the "Beattyville Hillbillies" as they talk about a fairly new (in its fourth year) festival that the history of moonshine has brought to their small town. You might even hear Donnie speak of "knowing a guy that knows a guy." If nothing else, check 'em out - as they admit, it's truly in the backwoods! Also, don't forget about the #AppBiz(s) of the week: Barrel House Distilling Company; Regeneration Distilling Company; Kentucky Mist Distillery; Kentucky Mountain Moonshine; and Pauley Hollow Distillery!

Backwoods Moonshine Museum - www.backwoodsmoonshinemuseum.com

Moonshine Trail - www.moonshinetrail.com

The Beattyville Hillbillies - www.facebook.com/p/Donnie-Teresa-The-Beattyville-Hillbillies-Backwoods-Moonshine-Museum-100039862821268/

Beattyville Bourbon and Moonshine Festival - www.beattyvillebourbonandmoonshinefest.com

App News:

Solar for All Program (KY) - https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentucky-to-receive-62-million-to-expand-solar-energy-access-to-low-income-households/

ARC READY Local Governments Initiative - www.arc.gov/news/arc-selects-90-local-governments-to-receive-no-cost-training-access-to-funding-through-ready-local-governments-initiative/

#AppBiz(s):

Barrel House Distilling Company - www.barrelhousedistillery.com

Regeneration Distilling Company - www.regenerationdistilling.com

Kentucky Mist Distillery - www.kentuckymist.com

Kentucky Mountain Moonshine - www.kentuckymountainmoonshine.com