How Strong Was Whiskey in the Old West? Separating Fact from Frontier Fiction
The Old West, a period romanticized in countless movies and books, conjures images of dusty saloons, high-stakes poker games, and, of course, hard-drinking cowboys throwing back shots of whiskey. But how potent was that whiskey, really? Was it the fiery, throat-scorching liquid depicted on screen, or something a bit more palatable? The answer, as is … Read more