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From Prohibition To The Bourbon Boom: Craft, Culture, And Dark Arts
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We race from Prohibition to the modern bourbon boom, then settle in for a deep dive on finished whiskey with Dark Arts as our guide. Sponsors, community updates, and a holiday giveaway round out a fast, flavorful hour.
• Prohibition’s shock and the long road to repeal
• WWII ethanol pivot and postwar bourbon export growth
• 1964 resolution protecting bourbon’s identity
• 1970s slump, 1980s reinvention with single barrel and barrel proof
• Rat Pack influence and changing bar culture
• Tourism, education, and smarter marketing
• Tariffs, distribution battles, and capacity…
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