Made in Mildura: Methanol Moonshine — Wade Aunger’s cheeky drop with a motorsport heartbeat

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If you’ve spent any time around the speedway scene (or even just grown up in a town where engines and big personalities are part of the soundtrack), you’ll get the vibe straight away: Methanol Moonshine is a bold nod to racing culture — a local label with a big personality, marketed by Wade Aunger, and proudly tied to the kind of grassroots motorsport stories we know and love out here in Sunraysia. 

And yep, the name turns heads. That’s the point.

So what is “Methanol Moonshine” exactly?

Methanol Moonshine describes itself as “an Aussie take on an American icon” — designed to be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or mixed into your favourite cocktail. 

It’s the kind of bottle that doesn’t just sit quietly on a shelf — it starts conversations.

The Mildura story behind it

Photo Credit - Wade Aunger MMFacebook

This one’s got proper local energy behind it. The brand’s own story links back to 2020, when Wade was keeping motorsport fans connected through a Facebook Live “spotlight” style series. Out of that momentum (and a chat with distiller Steve Timmis) came the spark: do something different — something that matches the scene, feels collectible, and leans into the culture. 

From there, Methanol Moonshine became what it is today: a bold, motorsport-flavoured idea with real local backing and a look that feels right at home in a region that loves its horsepower.

What can you buy?

Their range is built around a few different angles — a core range, special series bottles, and personalised labels. 

A couple of examples from the website:

• Original (OG) — the “go-to” bottle made to mix easily (the site even suggests giving your lemonade an Aussie twist).
  
  

• Ready-to-drink cans (8 pack) — canned cocktail options like Lime Vodka & Soda and Whisky-flavoured Caramel Cola.
  
  

• Masters & Legends Series — special edition bottles honouring motorsport names and moments.
  
  

• Personalised bottles — you can design your own label for gifts, milestones, or collector pieces.
  
  

Where you can buy it

The easiest place to start is the official Methanol Moonshine website, which has a dedicated “Buy Online” page and product categories for flavours, special series, and more. 

Why it belongs in “Made in Mildura”

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Because it’s not just a drink — it’s a local brand with local DNA: built around community, motorsport passion, and that cheeky Sunraysia confidence that says, “Yeah… we can do something different out here, and we can do it well.” 

Whether you’re a speedway tragic, a fan of quirky labels, or someone who just loves seeing Mildura-made ideas punch above their weight, Methanol Moonshine is another reminder that our region doesn’t just grow things — we create things too.

Drink responsibly. 18+ only.