There was a bootlegger in the community where I grew up, and most communities had one, or more, nearby.

My first trip to buy booze at the local one was when I was 16. But, I was trurned down. I found another bootlegger who sold to me in another community.

I tried the one in my community few times that year. But, no go.
Since all my friends could buy booze there,one day I called in and asked the owner why he wouldn't sell to me. "I always respect parents, he said. In your case, your father called in and asked me me not to sell booze to you. So, that's why you can't buy booze here". I guess my Dad was one step ahead of me:)