Whiskey & Ashes

by Honey Gouge Casey

In the Appalachian highlands of East Tennessee, Ezekiel Gouge builds a whiskey empire from grit, grain, and sheer determination. A self-taught distiller and fiercely devoted father, he rises from humble beginnings to command one of the South's most successful operations, just as the tide of Prohibition and the weight of family challenges threaten to destroy it all.

As legal battles mount and federal agents close in, Ezekiel must navigate the shifting lines between honor and survival. When his beloved son dies under mysterious circumstances in Panama, the legacy he fought for hangs in the balance.

Inspired by true events, Whiskey and Ashes is a powerful tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the unbreakable threads of family. Set against the backdrop of a country in turmoil, it captures the spirit of a man who refused to be forgotten, and the ashes he left behind.