Marvin sutton popularly known as popcorn sutton was born on october 5, 1946, and he died on march 16, 2009. Daddy moonshine the story of marvin popcorn sutton by sky sutton, northampton, ma. A federal judge has awarded the widow of mountain moonshiner popcorn sutton the rights to his autobiography. Mass market paperback paperback hardcover mass market paperback paperback hardcover. And if nothing else that i say makes an impression, i will let marvin popcorn sutton himself deliver the parting words to those who would enslave others, carved in the footstone that he already had prepared for his eventual gravesite. Empty my pockets and give the contents to pamela sutton. On the whole, and it first glance, it appeared to be a pretty basic southeastern recipe so i thought id give it a whirl and see whats what. And so we get to his namesake, popcorn sutton small batch recipe moonshine. Please make check payable to sky sutton and mail to. Marvin popcorn sutton was one of the last real moonshine runners in the us. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, etc.
Sutton said he considered moonshine production a legitimate part of his heritage, as he was a scotsirish american and descended from a long line of moonshiners. Tee men popcorn sutton poster classic t shirts black with mens short sleeve. Get to know more about this very unique personality below. Most of my correspondents want to acquire a copy of his now outrageously priced, if you can find it at all book that carries the same name but a substantially higher price tag than my pamphlet, me and my likker. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. See more ideas about popcorn, moonshine still and how to make moonshine.
Buy a popcorn sutton tshirt today, and it ships within 24 hours and comes with a 30day moneyback guarantee. The original edition of me and my likker like popcorn suttons other products has been much soughtafter, but only sporadically available. On the day marvin popcorn suttons life ended, a daughter he had not seen since childhood was making him immortal. Popcorn sutton books list of books by author popcorn sutton. He directed that there be no obituary in any newspaper. Mark ramsey was asked to pick my casket up and haul me on the back of a pick up truck to the graveyard and get drunker than hell while they bury my ass. He was the author of me and my likker, an autobiography and textbook on how to make moonshine.
Daughter says independence likely led to moonshiners suicide. Daddy moonshine the story of marvin popcorn sutton by. Prior to sutton s death on march 16, 2009, he completed a revised edition. The tv series surged in popularity with its portrayal of individuals who produce illicit alcohol, whats known to us as moonshine. With sutton dead and buried, enterprising types have taken to commercializing his work. Marvin popcorn sutton october 5, 1946 march 16, 2009 was an american appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger. Popcorn sutton the day before he died by andy armstrong. Popcorn suttons whiskey jesus turned the water into. In the 1960s or 70s, sutton was given the nickname of popcorn sutton after damaging a bars faulty popcorn vending machine with a pool cue. Me and my likker by popcorn sutton revised edition popcorn sutton is quite a living legend in the mountains of east tennessee and western north carolina because of his centuriesold trade. Now while we are saying here it is the popcorn sutton distillery which has been bought by sazerac, it is not actually the brand itself rather the spirits giant wanted to enter the tennessee whiskey market and this apparently was the fastest way to do that. May 11, 2015 popcorn sutton popcorn sutton me and my likker book revised edition legendary. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Using a 100 year old family recipe passed down through generations, popcorn made his likker by hand, selling it.
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The owner of the jack daniels trademark sued the distiller of popcorn suttons tennessee white whiskey over what it claims is confusingly similar bottling and labeling. Apr 01, 2020 today, a popular whiskey popcorn suttons tennessee white whiskey is named after him. Me and my likker by popcorn sutton, september 9, 1999, shockwave edition, spiralbound me and my likker september 9, 1999 edition open library. Tennessee craft distillery popcorn sutton picked up by. Popcorn sutton was an american appalachian bootlegger and moonshiner, who gained notoriety through illegal trade. Jul 22, 2012 marvin popcorn sutton was one of the last real moonshine runners in the us. Popcorn is an authentic moonshine distiller and builder of the still on which to run the brew. Popcorn took his life on march 16, 2009 at his home in parrottsville, tn before having to report to prison later that week.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Today, a popular whiskey popcorn suttons tennessee white whiskey is named after him. Among the guys featured in the show, a great appalachian bootlegger named marvin popcorn sutton had the limelight. Popcorn sutton had two children, all of whom were daughters. Revised edition published by bent corner books 2009. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Popcorn sutton recipe discovery channels moonshiners broke new ground in the long tales of moonshining in the u. Popcorn sutton tsunami books paris poetry in paris, spoken. Jun 30, 2019 marvin popcorn sutton from maggie valley, north carolina sold his legendary moonshine to many folks in nearby areas. They say that popcorn made the best moonshine around. Popcorn is also the inspiration for the yearly hillbilly woodstock, which i attended this year. Cocke county wvlt family members say marvin popcorn sutton, 61 will be laid to rest later this week in a private ceremony. In me and my likker, renowned moonshinemaker and manufacturer of whiskey stills popcorn sutton of maggie valley, north carolina, tells his lifes story and describes his profession and personal philosophy. The other daughter, known as sky sutton, wrote her book entitled daddy moonshine.
It does not look he signed my book, an he probubly did not sign each of any other of the books. Marvin committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning on march 16, 2009 before having to report to federal prison. He was wellknown especially in the south, his books and video are hard to find. He was a legend while he was alive and has become even more famous after his passing on march 16, 2009. Popcorn sutton was an american appalachian bootlegger and moonshiner. This is an auction for the east tennessee legend moonshiner marvin popcorn suttons revised edition me and my likker 2 signed by himself. Because of my interest in marvin popcorn sutton, i requested a copy of his last will and testament. The original edition of me and my likker like popcorn sutton s other products has been much soughtafter, but only sporadically available.
Our highquality popcorn sutton shirts are available in multiple sizes and body styles. Federal judge awards popcorn sutton widow rights to me. Buy me and my likker book online at best prices in india on. One of them sued his widow over the rights to popcorn s book. Customize your popcorn sutton poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. Popcorn sutton original small batch recipe takes its name from its creator, marvin popcorn sutton, a legendary bootlegger from cocke county, tennessee. The family ignored the request sutton committed suicide to avoid going to prison for, of course, making moonshine. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Popcorn sutton moonshine book me and my likker rev ed. He wrote a selfpublished autobiographical guide to moonshine production, and selfproduced a home video depicting his moonshining activities, and he was later the subject of a documentary that won a. Popcorn suttons corn mash recipe from his book home. Mar 17, 2009 on the day marvin popcorn suttons life ended, a daughter he had not seen since childhood was making him immortal. Popcorn sutton is quite living legend in the mountains of east tennessee and western north carolina because of his centuries old trade.
Choose from thousands of popcorn sutton shirt designs for men, women, and children which have been created by our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Me and my likker by popcorn sutton revised edition pdf. Volunteer tv news spoke to the infamous moonshiners daughter on tuesday evening. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Marvin popcorn suttons final wishes letterpress book. You inspired me to appreciate life and do it right. Sep 15, 2015 popcorn had his own casket which he wanted used. Sky sutton, who lives in massachusetts, had not seen her father since she was two years old. Daddy moonshine is the story of suttons father, moonshine and mountains and of the culture and people who have lived in those wild, beautiful heights for generations. Me and my likker september 9, 1999 edition open library. Me and my likker, by popcorn sutton mitchells publications. This was a lengthy court battle between the widow, pamela pam sutton, and marvin popcorn suttons daughter, regina chenault, of alaska. He is the worlds most famous moonshiner, and the first member of the hillbilly hall of fame.
Marvin popcorn sutton october 5, 1946 march 16, 2009 was an american appalachian moonshiner originally from maggie valley, north carolina. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His signature looks like it was copied from somehthing he signed to. Popcorn sutton is the most famous of modern moonshiners. Popcorn, on the other hand, was a larger than life character who was a master of self promotion. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Using a 100 year old family recipe passed down through generations, popcorn made his likker by hand, selling it out of the back of his ford model a truck. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new. Buy popcorn sutton posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make full movie.
Sep 10, 2015 most of my correspondents want to acquire a copy of his now outrageously priced, if you can find it at all book that carries the same name but a substantially higher price tag than my pamphlet, me and my likker. The true story of a mountain moonshiner cover image. In suttons book me and my likker published in 1999 he describes his moonshine recipe. Popcorn suttons home moonshine heritage exploring the. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. From finding possums in the mash to shting out his own teeth, marvin popcorn sutton has. We use cookies to collect information when you visit our site. Marvin sutton popularly known as popcorn sutton was. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Popcorn sutton biography facts, childhood, family life. Popcorn sutton was an american appalachian bootlegger and. Because of the nature of the business, moonshiners are not typically renowned.
Sutton had a long career making moonshine and bootlegging. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Federal judge awards popcorn sutton widow rights to me and. Marvin popcorn sutton lived life on his own terms and in death he denied the federal revenuers the opportunity to lock him up. Marvin popcorn sutton was the embodiment of moonshiners of long ago, in cocke county, tennessee. I publish books, pamphlets and broadsides and do commissioned book typesetting and printing as well as general commercial printing. In popcorn suttons book, me and my likker he makes reference several times to a basic moonshine recipe with a few different variations that he used when he was puttin up a barrel of beer. Me and my likker by popcorn sutton revised edition pdf ebook. Born in maggie valley, north carolina, he grew up, lived, and died in the rural areas around maggie valley and nearby cocke county, tennessee.
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