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Beverage Chronicles, June 17, 2026

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From Speakeasies to Canned Cocktails: How America's Drinking Culture Evolved

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

From Speakeasies to Canned Cocktails: How America's Drinking Culture Evolved

  • Prohibition failed to stop Americans from drinking, but it sparked the rise of speakeasies, bootlegging, and the cocktail culture we still enjoy today.
  • The aftertaste of a beverage can significantly influence enjoyment, with bitterness affecting people differently based on genetics and taste perception.
  • Modern canned cocktails combine convenience with quality, using refined spirits and craft-inspired recipes to deliver bar-quality drinks anywhere.

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Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso and Michelle Lam
Gary Monterosso and Michelle Lam

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Beverage Chronicles is the radio show that explores a wide range of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. From whiskey, rum, vodka, and tequila, to ready-to-drink cocktails, wine, beer, flavor-infused seltzers, coffee, tea, and more. We bring you the stories, flavors, and trends behind your favorite beverage.

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