How the disappearance of the passenger pigeon changed whiskey production
In short: Discover how a species once so vast it could blot out the sun played a critical role in the history of oak and spirits.
This episode explores a forgotten era from 150 years ago, examining the intersection of natural history and industry. It looks at the impact of the passenger pigeon's extinction on the use of oaks in the production of whiskey.
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