Tariffs, Tide Pods, and a Bootlegger's Troubled Life

George Remus could never have conceived of the idea of edible
"whisky capsules," but if he had, the "King of the Bootleggers"
would have figured out a way to make money from it. Remus made -
and lost - a fortune during Prohibition, spent time in prison,
shot his second wife to death, and managed to successfully
convince a jury to acquit him by reason of insanity. This
real-life Gatsby is the subject of author Karen Abbott's new
book, "The Ghosts of Eden Park," and it may well be the
definitive telling of the George Remus story. Karen Abbott joins
us on WhiskyCast In-Depth, and we'll also have tasting notes for
one of the modern Bourbons named for Remus. There's a lot to talk
about in the news, as the U.S. plans to impose a 25% tariff on
imports of single malt whiskies from Scotland and Northern
Ireland later this month as part of a 15-year-long trade dispute
with Europe. We'll have reaction from both sides of the Atlantic
and explain just what's being targeted, what's not...and why.
We'll also have details on the week's new whiskies and get to the
bottom of the story behind The Glenlivet's controversial "whisky
capsules" unveiled at London Cocktail Week.


Editor's note: This episode includes content that may not be
suitable for all audiences.