This bottle is a hoot. The labels sports classy Medieval stylings, and the back label proclaims, “The Zenith of possibility in Whiskey Quality.” Mind you, it is 51% straight whiskey, and 49% grain neutral spirits—making it pretty cheap stuff. But,Continue readingAlcohol archeology: Bourbon de Luxe
Producer: The Globe Distributing Company of Hyattsville, Maryland Alcohol by volume: 20 percent Bottle size: 16.0 ounces Bottle text: ONE PINT Label text: DELMAR BRAND ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 20% ESTABLISHED 1933 100% PURE CALIFORNIA SHERRY WINE BOTTLED BY The GlobeContinue readingAlcohol archeology: Delmar Brand Sherry Wine
Producer: The Regal Wine Company of Baltimore, Maryland Alcohol by volume: 20 percent Bottle size: 25.6 ounces Bottle text: 4/5 Quart Label text: Regal California Sherry Bottled from tax paid packages by the Regal Wine Company Cap type: Screw top,Continue readingAlcohol archeology: Regal California Sherry
There’s a funny thing about alcohol. Every time the government makes it hard to get, the greater the lengths humans go to get it. Throughout human history we’ve found mind-bendingly creative ways to obtain our precious hooch, and the higherContinue readingThe surprising history of moonshine