SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — After 9/11 the first soldiers to enter Afghanistan had to do so on horseback. It was a tough mission, but the Green Berets Special Forces took the call bravely and with honor. Fast forward 20 years some these soldiers retired, started American Freedom Distillery and Horse Soldier Whiskey Bourbon was born. Scott Neil joined us to tell us more about the Horse Soldier story and how this local business has grown. You can learn more by going to horsesoldierbourbon.com.
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