(BKM170) Even though prohibition had ended, good alcohol was still hard to find during the depression. This was the authors primary motivation for writing this book. It was also the reason that this book became extremely valuable among the lingering underground society of closet-drinkers that were still prevalent during that time. It contains a host of methods, processes and layouts for making bourbon, rye and sour mash whiskeys as well as gin, rum and other liquors. Also covers apple-jack and various cordials.