Barbara Yates
Whiskey, the golden spirit of the Gaelic lands, embodies more than just a delightful drink. In both Ireland and Scotland, it's a cultural touchstone, holding centuries of history, tradition,...
Carrie Nation, born Carrie Amelia Moore on November 25, 1846, in Garrard County, Kentucky, was a formidable figure in the American Temperance Movement, known for her audacious...
Historically, women have played an indispensable role in societal transformation. One such transformative movement was the Temperance Movement in North America leading up to Prohibition....
Prohibition, the legal enforcement banning alcohol sale and consumption in the United States from 1920 to 1933, was a unique period that saw a rise in illegal activities designed...
Welcome to Whisky 101, folks! Today, we're exploring the fantastic world of whisky, whisky, whiskey, and, yes, more whisky! Oh, did I mention whisky? By the end of this tour,...
The history of whiskey, or whisky as it's spelled in some countries, is long and somewhat shrouded in time. While the exact origins of whiskey are unclear, we can trace its ancestry...
While women were instrumental in initiating the Prohibition era, they also played a significant role in its repeal. The societal and cultural shifts during the 1920s and early...
In the 18th century, the choice of grain for whiskey production was largely determined by regional availability. In Scotland and Ireland, barley was the predominant grain, while...
