Illicit Irish hooch (6)

I believe the answer is:

poteen

'illicit irish hooch' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for poteen that I've seen before include "Unlawfully distilled Irish whiskey" , "Illegal Irish spirit made in still" , "Home made spirit" , "Illicit Irish drink" , "illicit booze" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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