Sip the Story, taste the History.
Find out how a bottle of Mt. Pleasant Club Whiskey from 1911 birthed this crazy trip down both a literary and alcohol industry rabbit hole.
It is necessary to bedim and bedizzy [the slave’s] understanding. In no other way can this be so well accomplished than by using ardent spirits.
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Movers & Shakers unveils the rich, hidden history of Black Americans in the spirits industry—stories that shaped our culture but never made the history books. From DC’s forgotten distilleries to the craftsmen who perfected their art in the shadows, this isn’t just a book about whiskey. It’s about legacy, resilience, and the liquid history that flows through our communities.
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Walk Where History Was Made
Step into DC’s hidden whiskey heritage with exclusive walking tours. Discover the neighborhoods, buildings, and street corners where Black distillers, tavern owners, and spirits entrepreneurs built their legacy, right under the capital’s nose.
Partnership with Washington Walks ensures expert guides and insider access to locations most tourists never see.
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Where History Meets Community
Be the first to know about new discoveries, limited releases, and exclusive events. Club members get early access to book signings, private tastings, behind-the-scenes content, and stories that didn’t make it into the first edition.
- First dibs on autographed editions and bundles
- Advance notice of DC heritage tours
- Exclusive “Behind the Bottle” stories and research
- Invites to intimate gatherings and launches
- Special discounts on merch and collaborations
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