Is Irish Poitín/Poteen avaliable in the U.S.?

Question

I am of Irish heritage and I appreciate a fine alcoholic beverage which lead me to the want to try some of the Irish "moonshine". Is it available in the U.S.? If yes, then where?

Answer 1

No and Yes....

Moonshine is illegal in the US, however grain spirits canned be bought at the liquor store (grain alcohol). Blend with spring water, or infuse with honey, dried fruit, herbs/spices, etc....

Answer 2

It's legal in NY state, but few liquor stores carry it.

Answer 3

For goodness sakes don't drink poteen (pronounced putcheen) unless you know who made it.  Some poteen has had bleach added to 'clear' it up. One or two glasses of clear poteen probably won't do you much harm, but it may give you a severe hangover. Good poteen should be slightly cloudy in colour.