In '81 I was teaching in a private school in Connecticut. Liquor stores had a line of whiskey decanters on the top shelf behind the check out counter. For the times, they were expensive. My go to sippers were Early Times, Old Crow, Old Forester, and on special occasions, Old Grand Dad. Your decanters are beautiful. Thanks for the memories!
I was hoping it would get y’all to Reminiscing about that time. Its fun to hear what was going on and what folks were doing. Glad you enjoyed the review. Cheers 🥃
In late 2019, I was able to enjoy whiskey from a previously unopened bottle of a Jim Beam release celebrating the 175 anniversary of the USS Constellation (bottled in 1972). The first 2 to 4 pours were amazing, but after that, it was just average Jim Beam
Wow ! What an experience you had! I’ve heard that the old whiskey can loose its special something after its opened . And the first or second drink then its so fragile. That special something is gone. Cheers 🥃
Also by putting them in decanters they were hoping up sales by marketing to collectors. The whiskey didn't matter, most people thought the value would go up if it was left unopened. That was my parents thought when they bought the Jim Beam decanter for the 100th running of the Kentucky Derby back in 1975. My brother still has it unopened.
Yeah the distillers were trying everything they could to keep an interest in whiskey. Thats so neat that y’all have one unopened from your parents. Josh’s dad use to collect them back in the day as well. Josh has them in his bar. They are all empty unfortunately. Cheers 🥃
Good review, guys. I have an unopened bottle of Famous Grouse from the mid-70s that came from an estate sale. I really want to open it and see what it’s like, but I just love the fact that it’s so old and totally original with the tax stamp intact.
It's a different type of aging. The alcohol is supposed to change because of the interaction between the porcelain/ceramic decanter. Ralphy said it takes a mineral note.
This was when they and many others were trying to compete with vodka by producing light whiskeys. It wasn't just money, it had more to do with marketing towards what was popular at the time.
Hey guys I have an unopened 1968 Jim Beam old man in the mountain what do you think it would be worth an how do you go about putting it up for auction?
The decanters were quite popular and they produced a fair amount of them. You could try searching for a local auction house near you. They may able to give you an idea on its width to.
In '81 I was teaching in a private school in Connecticut. Liquor stores had a line of whiskey decanters on the top shelf behind the check out counter. For the times, they were expensive. My go to sippers were Early Times, Old Crow, Old Forester, and on special occasions, Old Grand Dad. Your decanters are beautiful. Thanks for the memories!
I was hoping it would get y’all to Reminiscing about that time. Its fun to hear what was going on and what folks were doing. Glad you enjoyed the review. Cheers 🥃
Totally enjoyed the history behind the pour! Top marks, my friends!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the review. Cheers 🥃
In late 2019, I was able to enjoy whiskey from a previously unopened bottle of a Jim Beam release celebrating the 175 anniversary of the USS Constellation (bottled in 1972). The first 2 to 4 pours were amazing, but after that, it was just average Jim Beam
Wow ! What an experience you had! I’ve heard that the old whiskey can loose its special something after its opened . And the first or second drink then its so fragile. That special something is gone. Cheers 🥃
Also by putting them in decanters they were hoping up sales by marketing to collectors. The whiskey didn't matter, most people thought the value would go up if it was left unopened. That was my parents thought when they bought the Jim Beam decanter for the 100th running of the Kentucky Derby back in 1975. My brother still has it unopened.
Yeah the distillers were trying everything they could to keep an interest in whiskey. Thats so neat that y’all have one unopened from your parents. Josh’s dad use to collect them back in the day as well. Josh has them in his bar. They are all empty unfortunately. Cheers 🥃
Good review, guys. I have an unopened bottle of Famous Grouse from the mid-70s that came from an estate sale. I really want to open it and see what it’s like, but I just love the fact that it’s so old and totally original with the tax stamp intact.
Open it when you feel its the right time and place with the right people enjoy that moment in time. Its history in a glass. Cheers 🥃
@@DurbinsBourbon - that’s exactly what my wife keeps telling me.
my mom has the great horned owl still sealed came from her stepdad after he passed its been stored in a cool dark room
That is very neat that y’all have one unopened. Cheers to the memories of our loved ones that have passed. 🥃
Ralfy said that whisky does age in porcelain decanters. I've never had a pour from a porcelain bottle so I wouldn't know.
Interesting, since theres no interaction between wood and whiskey. Hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🥃
It's a different type of aging. The alcohol is supposed to change because of the interaction between the porcelain/ceramic decanter. Ralphy said it takes a mineral note.
@@onggia850 thats very interesting 🧐 thanks for the info . 🥃
How much1929 paddy wagon whiskey unopen Worth
This was when they and many others were trying to compete with vodka by producing light whiskeys. It wasn't just money, it had more to do with marketing towards what was popular at the time.
True and s sad time for the bourbon industry. Glad its made a comeback and didn’t die off completely. Cheers 🥃
Btw in 1981 my mom had just started high school. 😁
Lol 😂 was in the 6 th grade i think ?? It was a long time ago. Cheers 🥃
@@DurbinsBourbon I was born in 85. Please don't do the math, she made some poor decisions.😋 cheers.
@@michaelo5665 🤣🤣 no judgment here. Thanks for making me laugh out loud just now. Cheers to your mom. 🥃
Hey guys I have an unopened 1968 Jim Beam old man in the mountain what do you think it would be worth an how do you go about putting it up for auction?
The decanters were quite popular and they produced a fair amount of them. You could try searching for a local auction house near you. They may able to give you an idea on its width to.
So what your saying is they wrecked the good whiskey.
Yep pretty much🤣 its a shame.
I was born in '81! Lol
Lol ! It was a good year ! Cheers 🥃 bro!