March 9, 1919, New York City – The city’s notorious moonshiners have taken their illicit industry to new heights, leaving their rural counterparts in the dust. These skilled bootleggers have perfected the art of producing high-quality and quantity whiskey, often undetectable from the real thing. Their business acumen is as impressive as their technical expertise, with the main goal of maximizing profits. The city’s moonshiners have become so adept at their craft that even seasoned drinkers struggle to tell the difference between their product and the genuine article.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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