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Diageo Bringing Back Good Old Jewish Bourbon

Bourbon is big again in the U.S. But who knew that one of the iconic brands, I.W. Harper, founded in the 1800's was founded by a Jewish emigrant. Driven by the appeal of history, heritage, and authenticity, Diageo, the world’s largest spirits producer, is bringing I.W. Harper bourbon back to U.S. markets. At the jump, a fascinating story about Jews and booze, that even mentions Henry Ford's diatribe against how distilling was one more business ruined by Jewish ownership. 

Read the whole story at The Atlantic »

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