Kilju can be refined into moonshine by means of distillation to vodka or rectified spirit, but it is illegal in most countries. It is distinct from rum because it is typically made by molasses, a byproduct of the sugar refining process, or fresh sugar cane juice that has a discernible taste of its own.
Moonshine by country, often distilled from fermented water:
* Cuba: Gualfarina
* Finland: Pontikka
* Latvia: Kandža
* Nicaragua: Cususa
* Poland: Bimber
* Russia: Samogon
* Saudi Arabia: Aragh
* Sweden: Hembränt (HB)