Civilization begins with distillation

When nomadic tribes began to take up permanent residence in the cradle of civilization, they were only able to do so by planting grain. Faulkner understood that this excess grain, usually used for the production of spirits, was a binding force for these newly settled societies. He was known for his love of mint juleps – and, like Hemingway, wrote mainly next to a bottle of whiskey.

When nomadic tribes began to take up permanent residence in the cradle of civilization, they were only able to do so by planting grain. Faulkner understood that this excess grain, usually used for the production of spirits, was a binding force for these newly settled societies. He was known for his love of mint juleps – and, like Hemingway, wrote mainly next to a bottle of whiskey.

When nomadic tribes began to take up permanent residence in the cradle of civilization, they were only able to do so by planting grain. Faulkner understood that this excess grain, usually used for the production of spirits, was a binding force for these newly settled societies. He was known for his love of mint juleps – and, like Hemingway, wrote mainly next to a bottle of whiskey.

When nomadic tribes began to take up permanent residence in the cradle of civilization, they were only able to do so by planting grain. Faulkner understood that this excess grain, usually used for the production of spirits, was a binding force for these newly settled societies. He was known for his love of mint juleps – and, like Hemingway, wrote mainly next to a bottle of whiskey.

When nomadic tribes began to take up permanent residence in the cradle of civilization, they were only able to do so by planting grain. Faulkner understood that this excess grain, usually used for the production of spirits, was a binding force for these newly settled societies. He was known for his love of mint juleps – and, like Hemingway, wrote mainly next to a bottle of whiskey.