History of brigham young whiskey jacks
History of brigham young whiskey jacks
History of brigham young whiskey jacks for sale!
1833
Joseph Smith claims to receive a revelation from God—the Word of Wisdom—saying Mormons should abstain from wine, strong drink, tobacco, hot drinks and certain food items.
An exception was allowed for pure wine to be used as a sacrament.
1847
Brigham Young and the pioneers arrive in Salt Lake City, declaring “This is the place.”
1850
Two breweries—Beach & Blair and City Brewing—open in Utah.
1860
British adventurer Captain Richard F.
Burton stops in Utah and is introduced to Brigham Young and Mormon-produced Valley Tan whiskey.
1861
Mark Twain visits Utah and gets acquainted with Valley Tan, later saying it was “a kind of whiskey or first cousin to it; it is of Mormon invention and manufactured only in Utah.
Tradition says it is made of imported fire and brimstone.”
1864
German immigrant Henry Wagener establishes California Brewery, the first commercial brewery in Utah’s history, across the street from wher