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Stories, Sips & Secrets from
Prohibition-Era Chicago

Welcome to our blog—where history pours over the rim. From deep dives into infamous gangsters and hidden speakeasies to cocktail recipes and behind-the-scenes tour stories, this is your hub for all things Prohibition. Whether you’re a history buff, cocktail enthusiast, or curious traveler, there’s something here for you.

Capone’s Chicago—Why the City and Prohibition Belonged to Al

Capone’s Chicago—Why the City and Prohibition Belonged to Al

The greatest unanswerable question about Al Capone is whether Chicago made him, or if he made Chicago.  Why is Capone…

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How Chicago Owned The 1920’s

How Chicago Owned The 1920’s

How Chicago Owned the 1920’s Chicago may be called “Second City,” but it’s second to none when we’re talking about…

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Pearl Clutching Temperance Supporters Birthed the Flappers — and They’re Still Here

Pearl Clutching Temperance Supporters Birthed the Flappers — and They’re Still Here

Have you ever seen a woman with short hair, wearing a dress cut above the knee, holding a cocktail in…

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A Prohibition Conspiracy Theory That Might Actually be True?

A Prohibition Conspiracy Theory That Might Actually be True?

If you’re the government tasked with enforcing Prohibition but you can’t find a rational way to make people stop drinking…

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Unfortunate, but Enduring Consequences of Prohibition

Unfortunate, but Enduring Consequences of Prohibition

What would Chicago look like if Prohibition had never been enacted?  Quiet, boring even? Maybe.  The intended consequences of Prohibition…

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A Toast to the Prohibition Movement and Its Epic Failures

A Toast to the Prohibition Movement and Its Epic Failures

That you’re reading this blog means you’re savvy enough to know Prohibition happened, led to some pretty fucked up moments…

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An Ode to Cheap Beer

An Ode to Cheap Beer

Fall is once again upon us. That’s right friends; football, turning leaves, vests, fires, pumpkin spiced everything and of course…

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A Time To Drink

A Time To Drink

What do you write about when it’s time to start the new blog for your new company? Do you write…

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Know Your Bartender I

Know Your Bartender I

One of the features of “The Hush” that we’re most excited about is an ongoing series that I’m calling “Know…

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