Divers that discovered a long-lost shipwreck in Lake Michigan say it holds a treasure trove of whiskey and gold. A distillery associated with one of these divers has a unique whiskey idea tied to the shipwreck.
A little over a decade ago, the Westmoreland was discovered. This ship sank to the bottom of Lake Michigan on Dec. 7, 1854, after being lost in a storm. This ship was carrying a lot of precious cargo, from gold to booze. Many items went down that winter night.
The Westmoreland was lost in a storm on December 7, 1854, taking her valuable cargo - including gold coins and rare whiskey - and 17 souls to the depths of Lake Michigan.