While awaiting our response, here are some fun Prohibition-era spirit facts!

1. Grape Preserves: Families were allowed to produce a limited amount of wine at home for personal use during Prohibition. This loophole led to a spike in sales of grape concentrate and kits labeled as “grape juice concentrate for preserving purposes.”

2. Walgreens and Booze: Walgreens, the pharmacy chain, saw its sales skyrocket during Prohibition. This was because they sold medicinal whiskey, which was legal with a prescription. By 1927, Walgreens had over 500 stores.

3. Presidents and Alcohol: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Cullen-Harrison Act in 1933, which legalized the sale of low-alcohol beer and wine. This act came into effect before the full repeal of Prohibition with the 21st Amendment later that year.

4. Bathtub Gin: Homemade alcohol, known as "bathtub gin," became popular during Prohibition. It was often made in bathtubs or other makeshift stills, and the quality could vary widely, leading to health risks.