Jug and still, as before, for hooch (6)

I believe the answer is:

poteen

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'hooch' is the definition.
(both can mean illicitly produced alcohol)

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(Other definitions for poteen that I've seen before include "Home made spirit" , "Illegal alcohol made from potatoes and other mash" , "Illicit Irish drink" , "Illicit whiskey (Irish)" , "Unlawfully distilled Irish whiskey" .)

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