Teetotal Trump

Teetotal Trump AJ Linn The media on every level is filled with comments about the US's new president, even trivial observations like his teetotal habit. Many readers will praise this way if life – although if they live on the Coast they may be in the minority. Trump is also in the minority as far as US presidents are concerned. All the greatest US presidents drank, some moderately, some less so. Recent holders of the post have already had honourable and not so honourable mentions in this column, although only Lyndon Johnson's love of Scotch stands out. His bodyguards had the job of making sure there was always plenty it around. No, it was the old-timers who knew how to get through the stuff in a serious fashion. George Washington built a whisky distillery at his home in Mount Vernon. Not just any old distillery, but the largest in the US. Like Trump he p ›

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WINE & POWER

WINE & POWER AJ Linn In most TV stations important guests are invited to make use of a well-stocked bar in the VIP lounge. (The BBC's is ›

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