Corcoran, Matt

Date:
1986-06-10
Length:
60 minutes.
Interviewer:
Syvertsen, Thomas H.
Transcription available:
no
Series:
Distilling Industry in Kentucky
Series ID:
9999_003
Interview Number(s):
1986__187
Summary:
Mr. Corcoran discusses the founding of the business Matt P. Corcoran Co. He speaks of the copper and brass smithing industry and alcohol taxes, and a mash-cooling patent that the company was unable to receive. Included are memories of his father and grandfather.
Topic(s):
Distilling industries--Kentucky, Whiskey industry--Kentucky