Table of Contents
- 1 What did they drink in Wild West saloons?
- 2 How much did whiskey cost in the Wild West?
- 3 Did Cowboys really drink coffee?
- 4 How much did a bottle of whiskey cost in 1960?
- 5 What would whiskey taste like from the old Wild West?
- 6 How bad was the whiskey served in the old saloons?
- 7 What kind of clothing did Cowboys wear?
What did they drink in Wild West saloons?
To convince the Indians of the high alcohol content, the peddlers would pour some of the liquor on the fire, as the Indians watched the fire begin to blaze. But the majority of western saloon regulars drank straight liquor — rye or bourbon.
How much did whiskey cost in the Wild West?
Saloons were a cheap form of entertainment. A glass of beer cost 5 cents, a shot of whiskey 25 cents (two bits) and a premium cigar another 5 cents.
How did cowboys drink whiskey?
It took on the name during trading with Indians. To explain what Whiskey was to the Indians, the cowboy would pour it over the fire to show its potency. With a high enough proof, Whiskey acted like gasoline on the fire. Soon firewater was the name of the drink.
Did Cowboys really drink coffee?
Cowboys were undoubtedly the most devoted group of coffee drinkers in the West. As a rule, they liked it strong, scalding hot, and barefooted (black). “The men half lived on coffee,” he wrote. Gen-erally, cow-punchers drank hot java with every meal —and between meals when they could get it.
How much did a bottle of whiskey cost in 1960?
Buying power of $7.42 since 1952
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | $7.86 | -0.10\% |
| 1959 | $7.98 | 1.57\% |
| 1960 | $8.09 | 1.28\% |
| 1961 | $8.14 | 0.60\% |
Did saloons have cold beer in the Old West?
Sometimes they had cold beer, usually no. Saloons served up volumes of beer, but in those days the beer was never ice-cold, usually served at 55 to 65 degrees. Though the beer had a head, it wasn’t sudsy as it is today. Patrons had to knock back the beer in a hurry before it got too warm or flat.
What would whiskey taste like from the old Wild West?
Most of today’s Whiskey’s brands we are told generally wouldn’t taste very familiar to cowboys from the Old Wild West. And whiskey drinkers today likely wouldn’t recognize (or probably truly dislike) the Whiskey products from the old frontier.
How bad was the whiskey served in the old saloons?
More likely, it was bad stuff: In those hard scrabble days, the whiskey served in many of the saloons was some pretty wicked stuff made with raw alcohol, burnt sugar and a little chewing tobacco. No wonder it took on such names as Tanglefoot, Forty-Rod, Tarantula Juice, Taos Lightning, Red Eye, and Coffin Varnish.
Do whiskey drinkers today dislike the whiskey from the old frontier?
And whiskey drinkers today likely wouldn’t recognize (or probably truly dislike) the Whiskey products from the old frontier.
What kind of clothing did Cowboys wear?
But generally speaking, yep, cowboys wore a fair amount of clothing. Some of that was style and necessity—long sleeved shirts were standard. Vests provided extra pockets so cowboys often wore them even in warm weather. And a coat might provide a bit more protection while working in tough brush or rocks.