McIlhenny's Gold: How a Louisiana Family Built the Tabasco Empire

Name: McIlhenny's Gold: How a Louisiana Family Built the Tabasco Empire
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Rating: 4.2 (140 reviews)
Author: Jeffrey Rothfeder

by Jeffrey Rothfeder

Biography Memoir Business

4.2 (140)

4.2 stars from 140 reviews

272 pages~4.5 hr readPublished by Tantor MediaPublished 2007-01-01

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You're fascinated by how everyday products became household names and want the real story behind the brand.
You enjoy business history that reads like a good story rather than a textbook.
You're curious about family-run companies that have stayed independent and idiosyncratic for generations.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a cookbook or recipes. This is history, not cooking instructions.
You're looking for a quick business playbook. This is a narrative deep dive into one specific company.
You prefer fast-paced thrillers. This moves at the pace of thoughtful historical research.

About this book

McIlhenny's Gold traces how a Louisiana family built the Tabasco empire from a simple beginning: peppers planted on an isolated Gulf of Mexico island. The book documents how this secretive family business grew to produce one of the world's most recognizable products. The narrative covers the company's continuing success as a private enterprise, the history of the Tabasco product itself, and examines consumer interest in extremely spicy foods. The book appeals to both Tabasco enthusiasts and those interested in business history.

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Currently 4.2★ from 140 reviews

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