Great American Whiskey Cookers
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Great American Whiskey Cookers
Episode #139 - Black Band Distillery | Reviving Peoria's Whiskey Legacy
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🥃 Did you know Peoria, Illinois was once known as the Whiskey Capital of the World?
Before Prohibition, Peoria was home to one of the largest whiskey industries in America. While those glory days faded after Prohibition, one craft distillery is working to bring that rich whiskey heritage back.
Enter Black Band Distillery.
During our visit, we discovered a distillery that's passionate about quality, innovation, and honoring Peoria's historic place in American whiskey. After tasting their lineup, it's clear they're not just preserving history—they're creating a new chapter.
👉 Join us as we explore Black Band Distillery, learn about Peoria's incredible whiskey legacy, and find out why this is one craft distillery every whiskey fan should have on their radar.
