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Which of the following did Remus use to build his empire?

The King of the Bootleggers memorized the Volstead Act, also known as the National Prohibition Act, and found loopholes, due to his law and pharmaceutical background, to build his empire.

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Who was President when Prohibition began in 1920?

But don’t blame Wilson, he became an advocate for repeal and, in fact, had his own wine cellar.

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Who was the mysterious bootlegger that sold to Congress during Prohibition?

The Man in the Green Hat, aka George Cassiday, sold to both the House and Senate, and counted many Congressmen who were for Prohibition as customers. In his estimation, Cassiday believed 4 out of 5 Congressmen purchased illicit alcohol.

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During Prohibition, drug stores were allowed to sell “medicinal liquor.” How much could a “patient” legally buy?

With a physician’s prescription, “patients” could legally buy one pint of liquor every 10 days. It’s a loophole that The King of the Bootleggers famously exploited.

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Remus is said to have inspired the main character in what 1920s novel?

Said to have been the inspiration for the main character, Jay Gatsby, Remus was known as a generous host, throwing lavish galas and showering guests with expensive gifts, like cars and diamond stickpins.

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During Prohibition, if someone said “I have to go see a man about a dog,” what were they going to do?

And during the Roaring 20s, a dog was certainly man’s best friend.

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Which of these Prohibition-era terms means an illegal place that sold liquor?

Other terms for illegal drinking establishments during Prohibition were speakeasy, blind pig and doggery.

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What date was Prohibition repealed?

The 18th Amendment was repealed on December 5, 1933 by the ratification of the 21st Amendment, thus ending Prohibition.

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At the end of Prohibition, who is reported to have said: “What America needs now is a drink”?

King George owned numerous distilleries throughout the midwest during his reign, but none of them were in Chicago.

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Which of these was a bootleggers’ slang term for whiskey?

Of course, the term for the finest whiskey of the era was “Remus.”

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The term “Blind Pig” meant what during Prohibition?

A term used for dive bars, customers would pay to see an attraction (like an animal) and receive a complementary drink.

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Which section of the Volstead Act did George Remus not use?

Remus used Title II, Section 3 to legally buy up pre-war bonded liquor warehouses, and Title II, Section 6 to sell said liquor for “medicinal purposes.” Of course, in order to do so, he had to create shell drug companies, obtain government prescriptions and then hijack his own shipments to take his product off the grid.

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What is a “Whisper Sister”?

Whisper Sisters weren’t the only women cashing in on Prohibition, as there were many successful female bootleggers throughout the era called, “Ladyleggers”.

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What did Remus call his system of buying up distilleries, creating his own drug companies and then hijacking his own shipments in-between?

In addition to those tactics, Remus also owned his own trucking business, and created the most profitable bootlegging business of Prohibition.

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What is a teetotaler?

The term “Teetotaler” was believed to have originated within Prohibition’s temperance societies, where members would add a T to their signatures to indicate total abstinence from alcohol (T+ total-ers).

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What did George Remus not give partygoers at his 1921 New Year’s Eve Party?

You don’t become The King of the Bootleggers by giving away your bourbon. And you also don’t earn that name by giving out subpar party favors. At his 1922 party, he reportedly gave all the men diamond stickpins and the women new Pontiac cars.

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Throughout the duration of Prohibition, how many speakeasies were said to have operated in New York City?

From 1920-1933, it is believed that as many as 300,000 speakeasies operated in New York City, alone.

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During Prohibition, if you had a “quilt”, what did you have?

During the Roaring 20s, a drink that warmed an imbiber up was nicknamed a “quilt”.

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Why did mixed cocktails become popular during Prohibition?

Poorly made spirits forced bartenders to get creative to hide the foul tastes. Of course, this wasn’t the case when it came to Remus’ bourbon, which was widely known as the finest of the era.

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Which was George Remus not associated with?

Legend has it, the character of Jay Gatsby from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic was inspired by The King of the Bootleggers. Remus would also be portrayed in Boardwalk Empire, but never took a trip to Alcatraz.

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Which ingredient isn’t in a Prohibition-Era Ward 8?

Grape juice has no place near a Ward 8. If you want to make your own, here’s how:

•  2 oz REMUS Bourbon
•  .75 oz Lemon Juice
•  .75 oz Orange Juice
•  1 tsp Grenadine
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Which ingredient isn’t in a Prohibition-Era Highball?

There’s no room in a Highball for lemon juice. But if you want to make your own, here’s how:

• 2 oz. REMUS Bourbon
• 2-4 oz. Club Soda
Pour over ice and stir.

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Which garnish isn’t used in a Prohibition-Era Manhattan?

While modern recipes call for a cherry, during Prohibition, olives were a garnish of choice for a Manhattan. Want to make your own? here’s how:

•  2 oz REMUS Bourbon
•  1 oz Dry Vermouth
•  Dash of Bitters
Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an olive and a lemon twist.

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Which ingredient isn’t in a Prohibition-Era Old-Fashioned?

Call us old-fashioned, but vermouth has no place in a Prohibition-Era Remus Old-Fashioned. If you want to make your own, here’s how:

•  1.5 oz. REMUS Bourbon
•  2 dashes Angostura Bitters
•  1 Sugar Cube
•  1 tsp Water
Muddle sugar cube with water. Add Angostura bitters until the sugar dissolves. Add REMUS Bourbon. Stir briefly, then add ice. Squeeze a small slice of lemon, drop in and enjoy.

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Which ingredient isn’t in a George Remus Prohibition-Era Mint Julep?

Mint Juleps might have been a popular choice at King George’s parties, but using grenadine for the recipe wasn’t. Want to make your own? Here’s how:
•  2 oz REMUS Bourbon
•  .25 oz Raw Sugar Syrup
•  8 Mint Leaves
Muddle the mint and syrup. Add REMUS Bourbon. Garnish with 1 mint sprig.

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Which of the following did Remus use to build his empire?

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Who was President when Prohibition began in 1920?

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Who was the mysterious bootlegger that sold to Congress during Prohibition?

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During Prohibition, drug stores were allowed to sell “medicinal liquor.” How much could a “patient” legally buy?

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Remus is said to have inspired the main character in what 1920s novel?

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During Prohibition, if someone said “I have to go see a man about a dog,” what were they going to do?

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Which of these Prohibition-era terms means an illegal place that sold liquor?

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What date was Prohibition repealed?

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At the end of Prohibition, who is reported to have said: “What America needs now is a drink”?

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Which of these was a bootleggers’ slang term for whiskey?

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The term “Blind Pig” meant what during Prohibition?

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Which section of the Volstead Act did George Remus not use?

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What is a “Whisper Sister”?

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What did Remus call his system of buying up distilleries, creating his own drug companies and then hijacking his own shipments in-between?

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What is a teetotaler?

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What did George Remus not give partygoers at his 1921 New Year’s Eve Party?

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Throughout the duration of Prohibition, how many speakeasies were said to have operated in New York City?

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During Prohibition, if you had a “quilt”, what did you have?

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Why did mixed cocktails become popular during Prohibition?

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Which was George Remus not associated with?

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Which ingredient isn’t in a Prohibition-Era Ward 8?

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Which ingredient isn’t in a Prohibition-Era Highball?

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Which garnish isn’t used in a Prohibition-Era Manhattan?

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Which ingredient isn’t in a Prohibition-Era Old-Fashioned?

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Which ingredient isn’t in a George Remus Prohibition-Era Mint Julep?

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