A few years ago, an unexpected discovery was made in a more than century-old house located in the small American settlement of Ames. A hiding place that allows you to look into the times of the Dry Law.
Located in a small settlement, the modest house of 1915 was shrouded in obscurity. However, local residents claimed that a bootlegger once lived here. This strange name was given to underground liquor dealers during the Prohibition period in the USA. However, the new owners did not believe these stories. Until they found 66 bottles of whiskey during the renovation of the house.
The first package with alcohol fell out when the new owner was removing old wooden boards from the walls. Unfolding the yellowed paper, he saw a straw and two bottles. Later, a hatch and a hiding place under the floor were found, where several packages of an alcoholic drink, prohibited by law at that time, were lying. These finds only encouraged the new owner and he found about 60 more bottles. The alcohol was labeled "Old Smuggler" Scotch whisky, which is still produced today.
The Prohibition era, which spanned the years 1920-1933, was a pivotal period in American history characterized by the nationwide prohibition of alcohol. This radical experiment in social policy aimed to curb the perceived vices associated with alcohol consumption. However, this inadvertently fueled the growth of a thriving black market in alcohol and led to the rise of notorious figures such as bootleggers and speakeasies.
The discovery of a stash of Prohibition-era whiskey in a century-old house serves as a fascinating reminder of a transformative period in American history. About the secret world of underground distilleries, secret bars and the resilience of people determined to enjoy alcoholic pleasures during national prohibition.
Source: edition.cnn.com
