![]() Over the following decades bourbon would become the impetus for consumer protection laws, then it would almost disappear as Prohibitionists searched for a scapegoat on which to blame all of mankind’s woes. Settlers distilled their leftover corn and other grains, eventually started storing that distillate in charred oak barrels for whatever reason, and then there was bourbon. We all know about the struggles of the bourbon industry, the facts and historical points that led us to this current bourbon boom. Whether the hordes are looking for something to demonize or for their own salvation, you can bet the whiskey industry is where they will eventually affix their gaze. ![]() No matter the zeitgeist of the time, it always seems to be reflected in people’s attitudes toward alcoholic beverages. ![]() You can learn a lot about the world and about human nature from studying the history of whiskey in the United States. ![]()
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