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blockade whiskey

alcohol

"Blockade whiskey" refers to homemade or illegally distilled whiskey, often associated with periods of prohibition or economic restrictions.

Definition

B2Prohibition Era

(historical, informal)Whiskey produced illegally to avoid taxes or regulations, especially during prohibition.

Example

  • During the Prohibition Era, many turned to blockade whiskey to get their supply of alcohol.

B2General

(informal)Homemade liquor, whether legally or illegally produced.

Example

  • He offered us some blockade whiskey he had made in his backyard still.