Makers & Shakers: A Hidden History of Black Americans in Booze -- Troy Hughes, Paperback

From colorful characters like Cato Alexander, New York's first celebrity bartender, to sad and disturbing stories about Jack Daniel's heirs, Makers & Shakers has a little bit of everything for everyone.

Join Washington, D.C.-based author and producer of ardent spirits Troy Hughes on a historical romp through booze-infused tales about Black Americans. Discover the stories of pioneering Montana moonshiner Bertie Brown and the ill-fated partnership of Diddy and Diageo. Find out about Ripple, the national drink of Watts, and learn how cognac became the unofficial drink of Black America.

Author: Troy Hughes
Publisher: History Press
Published: 9/23/2025
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.84 lbs
Size: 8.93" H x 6.17" L x 0.41" W
ISBN: 9781467159517

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