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Decades Distilled // A History of Whisky - The Irish Struggle // One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

The Irish Struggle // One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

07/24/24 • 30 min

Decades Distilled // A History of Whisky

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Prohibition's effects were felt far from America's shores. Irish whiskey took a hard hit from a combination of domestic troubles and America's new status as a teetotaler. Tune in this week as Sarah and Kurt discuss why the 1920s were so rough on the Emerald Isle and her whiskey business.

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Prohibition's effects were felt far from America's shores. Irish whiskey took a hard hit from a combination of domestic troubles and America's new status as a teetotaler. Tune in this week as Sarah and Kurt discuss why the 1920s were so rough on the Emerald Isle and her whiskey business.

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The Gangsters' Game // Life in Prohibition America

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We continue our conversation about whisky in the 1920's, as prohibition makes many a change in American life, some good, many bad. Let's just say the phrase "Be careful what you wish for." might have been tailor-made for this moment. Speakeasies, cocktails, and criminal enterprise all make an appearance in this episode.

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Scotch Life // Blended Whisky Becomes the Staple

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We continue our story of whisky in the 1920's from across the pond. And for Scotch, there were advantages to be gained by the struggles of Irish and American whiskies. This week, Sarah and Kurt dive into the story of how Scotch distillers managed to benefit from the turmoil of the 1920s.

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