The Origins of Cognac National Cognac Day celebrates one of the world’s most carefully regulated and historically rich spirits. Cognac is a type of brandy produced exclusively in the Cognac region of southwestern France, and its story begins not with luxury but with practicality. In the 16th century, Dutch merchants trading salt and wine along […]

The Origins of Moonshine in American History National Moonshine Day honors a spirit born from necessity, resistance and rural ingenuity. Moonshine refers to illegally distilled spirits, most often made from corn, sugar or other fermentable grains, and produced outside government regulation. While moonshine is strongly associated with the American South and Appalachia, its roots stretch […]