By TM Petaccia

On December 5, 1933, America served its first legal alcoholic beverage since Prohibition began in 1920. Many Charlotte area bars and restaurants will be commemorating the repeal of the Volstead Act with a number of specials and events. All occur on Monday, December 5, unless otherwise noted.

158 on Main, Mooresville
Repeal Day tasting event featuring five Old Forester bourbons: 1870, 1897, 1910, 1920, and Statesman. 3-5 p.m., December 4. Ticketed event: $240 for table of four.

Haberdish will be offering a special Repeal Day cocktail menu Friday-Sunday. Photo courtesy

Haberdish, NoDa
Offering a special Repeal Day cocktail menu Dec 2-4.

Link & Pin restaurants in South End and NorthCross will be offering special tastings of Little Book bourbon on Repeal Day. Photo courtesy

Link & Pin, South End and NorthCross
Limited tastings of Little Book “Chapter Four: Lessons Honored” limited release bourbon. $18 per 1 oz. pour.

Link & Pin, Arboretum
Limited tastings of Baker’s 13-Year limited release bourbon. $13 per 1 oz. pour.

Merchant & Trade, Uptown
Repeal Day Happy Hour, Friday December 2, 5 to 7 p.m. featuring tastings of Old Forester 100 proof and Old Forester Whiskey Row bourbons as well as special Old Forester cocktails. Open event, just pay for drinks.

PARA – South End
Repeal Day Dinner, 6 p.m., featuring four classic cocktails paired with dishes created by 2022 UPPY Chef to Watch Alex Verica. Ticketed event: $135.