Whiskey in the West

Dr. History's Tales of the Old West - A podcast by Dr. Ken Turner - Tuesdays

Whiskey was used as a trade good by early explorers and immigrants. "Rectified" whiskey contained tobacco juice, kerosene or grain alcohol to water it down and sell more at $30 a gallon, $900 in today’s money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices