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Prohibition Ends!
1933
The 21st Amendment is ratified, ending 13 years of Prohibition in the United States.
💡 Fun Fact
FDR reportedly celebrated with a dirty martini in the White House.
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First charred barrel bourbon
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BourbonPappy Van Winkle auction record
Bourbon💬 Daily Quote
Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.
— Mark Twain
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The oldest known alcoholic drink is mead, dating back to 7000 BC in China.
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Bourbon must be made in the USA and aged in new charred oak barrels.
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The world's oldest wine bar has been operating in Austria since 1447.
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