From Washington: The History Of American Whiskey

Published: Dec. 24, 2023, 10 a.m.

b'For as long as the\\xa0United States\\xa0has existed, there has been a history of Americans\\xa0enjoying the consumption of alcohol.\\xa0FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent and whiskey sommelier Chad Pergram\\xa0taps into the history of whiskey in America, runs down the list of his favorite distillers, and explains the complex relationship between lawmakers and enjoying a fine glass of something stiff.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nIowa was a hot\\xa0political battleground\\xa0this year as presidential candidates trekked across the state to drum up support ahead of the caucuses next month. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has visited all ninety-nine counties, making the state a priority from the get-go, and remains in second place behind former President Donald Trump. However, just a few months ago, the focus on the Hawkeye state was much broader, with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND) still vying for the nomination.\\xa0Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)\\xa0joined back in August to discuss the state of the race early on.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'