The Golden Elixir of the West by Sherry Monahan with Jane Perkins

The Golden Elixir of the West by Sherry Monahan with Jane Perkins was received direct from the publisher. Does everyone reading this review have a idea what the golden elixir of the West refers to? Beer? Whiskey? Some of that stuff the snake oil salesman sold to the gullible? Maybe it refers to “all of the above.” It actually refers to whiskey, snd from a historical perspective, this book covers it all, from distillation to distribution to drinks made from whiskey, to its uses, correct or not, all from a old American West perspective. If you have a American whiskey drinker in your house, this book could be a wonderful gift for them, maybe buy two copies because you need to read it as well. Also, anyone wanting to learn old erst history would find great interest in this book. Whiskey was one of the first items the federal government seized upon as a overly taxed revenue source, as well. 5 stars