What Kind Of Whiskey Did Cowboys Drink In The Old West?
The Old West and whiskey go together like spurs and boots, but this wasn't a monolithic liquor. For better and sometimes worse, the contents and quality varied.
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The Old West and whiskey go together like spurs and boots, but this wasn't a monolithic liquor. For better and sometimes worse, the contents and quality varied.
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