“One of the most familiar statements in playful circulation was to the effect that when a drink parlor was opened anywhere in the loop, the proprietor went over and threw the key into the lake. The more famous hangouts had not been closed for a sing… — “One of the most familiar statements in playful circulation was to the effect that when a drink parlor was opened anywhere in the loop, the proprietor went over and threw the **key into the lake**. The more famous hangouts had not been closed for a single minute for years and years.” George Ade, author of *The Old-Time Saloon*.

Hey there. I’m Jake Hukee. I’ve been in the whiskey industry for over a decade. I want to share stories of the current identity of the whiskey industry through our podcast, essays and photos. Key In The Lake aims to thread the present with the principles of the past by honoring the historical figures/events that developed the rich culture of whiskey.

All photos and words on this site were taken and authored by Jake Hukee