Whiskey Bill refers to a bill that was passed by the United States Congress in 1897. The bill allowed for the production and sale of tax-free whiskey in bonded warehouses. This was a significant development in the history of American whiskey, as it helped to establish the industry and make it more profitable.
The passage of the bill was due in large part to the efforts of a group of whiskey producers who lobbied Congress for its passage. These producers argued that the bill would help to protect the American whiskey industry from foreign competition and that it would also generate revenue for the government. The bill was eventually passed with the support of both Republicans and Democrats.
