S03E09 WftA – Whiskey History: Indulgence and Temperance in 18-19th Century America

S03E09 WftA – Whiskey History: Indulgence and Temperance in 18-19th Century America

In this, the ninth WftA podcast episode of Series 3, Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora, Hannah and Brian discuss the history of drinking in America and the insane amount of whiskey our forefathers consumed. All this drinking led to the temperance and women’s suffrage movements and then Prohibition. Along the way, they sip on some historically significant whiskies.

And as always, the WftA panel shares their opinions on several news stories and suggest some whiskies to scavenge for as well.

Tap now to learn how Indulgence and Temperance shaped 18th – 19th century America.

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S03E09 – WftA News

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WftA HEADLINE NEWS LINKS FOR S03E09_24mmdd

US Port Strike Postponed Until January
Carruthers, N. (2024, October 04). US port strike postponed until January. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, October 04).

Jack Daniel’s Shares Concerns About Future of its Product: ‘No One Cares About Regeneration Until You Tell Them it will Impact Their Bourbon’
Kodros, J. (2024 September 30). Jack Daniel’s shares concerns about future of its product. The Cool Down. https://www.thecooldown.com/ (Retrieved 2024, October 02)

Are Gen Z really drinking less?
Emler, R. (2024, September 10). Are Gen Z really drinking less? The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 10).

Jim Beam’s Old Overholt Just Released a Premium New Cask-Strength Rye Whiskey
Flicker, J. (2024, October 07). Jim Beam’s Old Overholt Just Released a Premium New Cask-Strength Rye Whiskey. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2024, October 08).

Jack Daniel’s goes back to Coy Hill
Simmons, T. (2024, September 10). Jack Daniel’s goes back to Coy Hill. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 10).

Russell’s Reserve Reveals High-ABV Bourbon
Simmons, T (2024, October 04). Russell’s Reserve reveals high-ABV Bourbon. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, October 04).

Bardstown Bourbon Company Releases High Wheat Bourbon
Flicker, J. (2024, September 29). Bardstown Bourbon Company Releases High Wheat Bourbon. The Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 29).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Constellation Expects Up To $2.5bn Impairment Charge
Hohwieler, R. (2024, September 10). Constellation expects up to $2.5bn impairment charge. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 10).

Wyoming Whiskey Names New Master Blender
Simmons, T. (2024 September 25). Wyoming Whiskey names new master blender. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 25).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

Flaviar Snaps Up Speakeasy Co
Carruthers, N. (2024, September 10). Flaviar snaps up Speakeasy Co. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 10).

NEW PRODUCT RELEASES

Angel’s Envy Adds Triple Oak Bourbon
Simmons, T. (2024, September 13). Angel’s Envy adds Triple Oak Bourbon. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 16).

Uncle Nearest Launches Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey
Simmons, T. (2024, October 01). Uncle Nearest launches Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, October 02).

Westward Spices Up Milestone Series
Simmons, T. (2024, October 02). Westward spices up Milestone series. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, October 02).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

Craft Spirits Sales Decline for First Time in Years
Simmons, T. (2024, September 18). Craft spirits sales decline for first time in years. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved September 20).

Cocktail Bar for Music Lovers Opens in London
Bowes, L. (2024, September 20). Cocktail bar for music lovers opens in London, The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved September 20).

Kentucky’s Bourbon Boat Might Be the Best Way to Experience the Bourbon Trail
McCay, T. M. (2024, September 25). Kentucky’s Bourbon Boat Might Be the Best Way to Experience the Bourbon Trail. Southern Living. https://www.southernliving.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 25).

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S03E08 – WftA News

WftA HEADLINE NEWS LINKS FOR S03E08_24mmdd

14 Common Bourbon Tasting Mistakes That Are Easy To Make
Jarvis, K. (2024, August 30). 14 Common Bourbon Tasting Mistakes That Are Easy To Make. Tasting Table. https://www.tastingtable.com (Retrieved August 31).

DISCUS and ASMWC Campaign Generates More than 1,000 letters to TTB Urging Final Rule on a Formal American Single Malt Whiskey Category
Owens, E. (2024, August 29). DISCUS and ASMWC Campaign Generates More than 1,000 letters to TTB Urging Final Rule on a Formal American Single Malt Whiskey Category. American Distilling Institute. https://adiforums.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 05).

Constellation takes US$2.5 billion hit on wine and spirits
Evison, J. (2024, September 04). Constellation takes US$2.5 billion hit on wine and spirits. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 04).

Jim Beam’s Latest Whiskey Took Three Generations to Make
Jack Seemer, J. (2024, August 27). Jim Beam’s Latest Whiskey Took Three Generations to Make. Gear Patrol. https://www.gearpatrol.com/ (Retrieved 2024, August 27).

Booker’s Bourbon Just Unveiled Its First New Expression in 5 Years
Flicker, J. (2024, August 30). Booker’s Bourbon Just Unveiled Its First New Expression in 5 Years. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com (Retrieved 2024, August 31).

Heaven Hill Distillery Unveils 18th Edition of Parker’s Heritage Collection
Kossowsky, M. (2024, August 29). Heaven Hill Distillery Unveils 18th Edition of Parker’s Heritage Collection. WhiskeyPulse. https://www.whiskeypulse.com/ (Retrieved 2024, August 29).

Wyoming Whiskey adds to National Parks Series
Simmons, T. (2024, September 09). Wyoming Whiskey adds to National Parks Series. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 09).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Paul John doubles Indian whisky production
Feilden, E. (2024, August 30). Paul John doubles Indian whisky production. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, August 30).

Bruichladdich launches ‘Not your classic’ campaign
Madsen, M. (2024, September 04). Bruichladdich launches ‘Not your classic’ campaign. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com (Retrieved 2024, September 04).

Jacob’s Pardon Reframes Light Whiskey
Ted Simmons, T. (2024, September, 05). Jacob’s Pardon reframes light whiskey. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com (Retrieved 2024, September, 05).

NEW PRODUCT RELEASES

Heaven Hill Distillery Launches New Grain to Glass Collection
Friedmann, C. (2024, August 24). Heaven Hill Distillery Launches New Grain to Glass Collection. Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com (Retrieved August 31).

Old Elk Distillery Announces Straight Wheat Whiskey Finished in French Cognac Casks
Friedmann, C. (2024, September 01). Old Elk Distillery Announces Straight Wheat Whiskey Finished in French Cognac Casks. Men’s Journal.  https://www.mensjournal.com (Retrieved 2024, September 01).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

5 Things Experts Always Check Before Buying Whiskey
Smith, T. (2024, June 10). 5 Things Experts Always Check Before Buying Whiskey. Gear Patrol. https://www.gearpatrol.com/ (Retrieved 2024, June 10).

‘No Good Evidence’ of Risk from Low-level Alcohol Consumption
Evison, J. (2024, September 02). ‘No good evidence’ of risk from low-level alcohol consumption. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, September 02).

REVISIT PAST STORIES

‘Immediate Action’ Urged for American Single Malt Ruling
Hohwieler, R. (2024, August 30). ‘Immediate action’ urged for American single malt ruling. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, August 30).

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