Description:
From colorful characters like Cato Alexander, New York's first celebrity bartender, to sad and disturbing stories about Jack Daniel's heirs, Makers & Shakers has a little bit of everything for everyone.
Join Washington, D.C.-based author and producer of ardent spirits Troy Hughes on a historical romp through booze-infused tales about Black Americans. Discover the stories of pioneering Montana moonshiner Bertie Brown and the ill-fated partnership of Diddy and Diageo. Find out about Ripple, the national drink of Watts, and learn how cognac became the unofficial drink of Black America.
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Liquid Legacies
"Makers and Shakers is not just a book about alcohol -- it's a reckoning with the racial and cultural history that has shaped the American spirits industry. It's filled with intriguing trivia, powerful stories, and sobering truths." -- Jacob Kiper, Drink Hacker