The color is simple and clear. It could be confused with water if it weren't for the aroma and the kind of greasy texture. The aroma is harsh - it stings the nose pretty solidly, and the sense is of lighter fluid mixed with gasoline. I'm thinking that I am probably not going to be a fan of straight moonshine, as it is well documented on this site that I don't particularly care for strong liquor.
First sip is like setting fire to my tongue. It burns from the first, and it burns the rest of the way down. I seriously tried a tiny little sip and found the burning going the whole way down to my stomach. It's pretty clear that I don't like moonshine - who drinks this stuff on purpose? I can understand that moonshine was a fast way to get drunk when whiskey wasn't an option, but go get some whiskey and be done with it.
A second sip reassures me that this won't be getting better. I'm done with this. It isn't even a drink - it's a paint thinner. This is unfit for human consumption. Why the... what the.... I just can't believe anyone thought this was a good idea.