Historian David Reamer explores the history of torpedo juice in World War II. The process of repurposing the alcohol from torpedoes into a drink with mixer highlighted the creativity of bored servicemen. From amateur chemists to failed filtration attempts with bread, the ingenuity displayed in crafting moonshine during wartime was remarkable. The danger of consuming torpedo juice — leading to tragic outcomes like blindness or death — was a sobering reality. Despite Navy efforts to deter consumption by poisoning the alcohol, sailors found ways to filter the liquid. Torpedo juice became synonymous with World War II lore and its impact on servicemen’s experiences during the conflict.
https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2024/12/15/torpedo-juice-the-legendary-illegal-world-war-ii-liquor-drunk-in-alaska-and-across-the-world/