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Calistoga Depot Prosperous & Penniless Rye Malt Whiskey
The life of Sam Brannan – the visionary genius behind California’s Gold Rush – was marked with both spectacular prosperity and magnificent failure. Once hailed as a dreamer, leader, and empire builder during the pinnacle of his success, this soldier of fortune died in 1889, remarkably penniless and unable to afford his own funeral.
Brannan’s Calistoga Distillery gained much acclaim before he fell victim to financial ruin, and this expertly crafted rye malt whiskey pays homage to the entrepreneurial spirit of his original Calistoga Distillery, founded more than 150 years ago.
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The First Millionaire 4 Year Old American Barley Whiskey
Sam Brannan was a genius entrepreneur and a shrewd businessman. Upon announcing “Gold, Gold!Gold from the American River!” In 1848, Sam monopolized the market by purchasing all the spades, shovels, picks, and pans in the surrounding areas. He made his fortune on the desperate 49ers by reselling the tools to the newly minted miners at markups of over 1000%. By 1850, Sam became the first millionaire in California and the most famous person in the state at the time.
Aged four years in used French oak Napa Valley wine barrels, this Barley Whiskey captures the spirit of the American Dream.
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The First Millionaire American Barley Whisky
Whisky/Whiskey, American Whiskey, Brands, Calistoga Depot Distillery, The First Millionaire, AlcoholSam Brannan was a genius entrepreneur and a shrewd businessman. Upon announcing “Gold, Gold! Gold from the American River!” In 1848, Sam monopolized the market by purchasing all the spades, shovels, picks, and pans in the surrounding areas. He made his fortune on the desperate 49ers by reselling the tools to the newly minted miners at markups of over 1000%. By 1850, Sam became the first millionaire in California and the most famous person in the state at the time.