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Whiskey and other distilled spirits, such as rum, played an important role in both the American colonies and in the new American republic. As early as 1657, a rum distillery was operating in Boston. It was highly successful and within a generation the production of rum became colonial New England's largest and most prosperous industry. When the British blockade prevented the importation of sugar and molasses, and thereby disrupted the production of rum, a substitute was sought to meet the demand for spirits in general and for provisions for the Revolutionary Army in particular. It was found in whiskey. Even before the Revolution, whiskey had become the preferred way to use surplus grains in the frontier settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains. The expansion of a corn belt in Kentucky had created a corn glut. There were no roads in the region and most transportation was by packhorse. It cost more to transport corn or grain than it could bring on the eastern markets, so farmers distilled it into "liquid assets" that could easily be shipped or bartered. Practically every farmer made whiskey and it became a medium of exchange. The first Kentucky whiskey was made in 1789 and a tax on whiskey led to the first test of federal power, the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. After serving as president, George Washington became probably the new republic's largest whiskey distiller. By 1810, there were at least 2,000 distillers producing more than two million gallons of whiskey. Annual absolute alcohol consumption (including wine, beer, etc.) may have been as high as ten gallons per person, a level over four times the current rate. Whiskey online to suit any budget, choose from famous names such as glenfiddich, macallan, glenmorangie, bushmills, chivas regal and more. Our most popular Whiskey brands include Famous Grouse, Bells, Teachers, Glenffidich, Jameson, Jack Daniels and Glenmorangie. Macallan, Cardhu and Highland Park are also supplied. As well as Whiskey gifts we have an array of the most popular Champagnes, Wines, Liqueurs, Beers and Spirits available, accompanied by Cigars, Flowers, Chocolates and Balloons all gift boxed together and delivered to the door at the same time. Many people prefer to send their Whiskey with flowers and balloons on special occasions such as Christmas, birthdays, and Valentines Day, or just to say something special. |
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