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"George Washington was apparently the largest distiller of whiskey in the new American nation during the late 1700s. In 1798, the year before his death, Washington’s distillery at Mount Vernon produced 11,000 gallons of whiskey and produced a profit of $7,500. That was an enormous sum of money over 200 years ago... George Washington is also remembered as the first president of the United States." more here

George Washington (Tutthilltown unaged corn whiskey, soda, pickled baby corn)

Washington's distillery was the largest whiskey distillery in the country during the 18th century, distilling variety of unaged whiskeys, brandy and vinegar. Truth be told, there is no history of Washington drinking the whiskey he produced, he preferred Madeira, but he was a great enabler and always made sure the people around him had plenty of what was available.

Kelley Slagle

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