Purity Distilling Company controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1919
Boston Molasses Disaster
A molasses storage tank associated with Purity Distilling Company collapsed in Boston's North End, killing 21 people. The event led to extensive cleanup, lawsuits, and settlement payments exceeding $1 million. It remains the central controversy and historical liability associated with the company.