I have had many people come up to me and tell me that they loved Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage and asked me what I would recommend next for them to read. The bibliography has many sources listed and... Continue Reading →
There are many myths about Prohibition. To start with it was not illegal to own alcohol during Prohibition. If you purchased spirits before Prohibition began there was nothing illegal about owning those spirits. It was not illegal to drink alcohol... Continue Reading →
George A. Dickel is an American success story! Born in Germany in 1818 as George Augustus Dickel, he immigrates to the United States at the age of 26. He founds a business in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1853. Dickel marries a Tennessee... Continue Reading →
Update: See preview coverage of the event on WHAS 11 here On December 5, 1933, Utah became the last state needed to repeal the 18th amendment. This ended the 13 year long (not-so) "Great Experiment" of Prohibition. The 18th amendment... Continue Reading →
