There are many myths and misleading claims in the whisky industry. One of the most egregious is the claim that George Thorpe was America’s first grain distiller, let alone a distiller of corn whisky (he never distilled or brewed). Since the 1950s, many publications, articles, and industry associations have repeated this assertion, denying America’s first corn brewers and distillers recognition.
THE CASE AGAINST GEORGE THORPE
Oct 20, 2023
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