George Washington, the Whiskey Baron of Mount Vernon

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…In recent years, however, Washington’s Mount Vernon distillery has been recreated and opened to tourists. It offers whiskey for sale, made from the general’s old recipe. Had he lived long enough to expand his venture, given his public renown and leadership skills, Washington might today have enjoyed a significant place in the history of American entrepreneurship.

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