With what product did the term "brand name" originate?

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I'd say it was whiskey....producers used to brand their names on the barrels. [Sep 18 04 8:46 AM] peasypod writes: Yep....US Distillers. The term "brand name" originated among American distillers, who branded their names and emblems on their kegs before shipment. http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/FunFacts/AlcoholTrivia.html Sep 18 04, 8:35 AM

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