It contains a history of scotch whisky, a list of brands and tasting notes of many whiskies. See more ideas about sunnies, whiskey and vintage ads. Some readers may not get beyond salivating over the books illustrations. Mount vernon pure rye whiskey, quart, preprohibition 1915. How to choose it, how to make it, how to add it to food and drinks and of course, how to learn all. And if you fancy becoming a critic yourself, start writing your own tasting notes in our tasting book.
An insiders guide to the unique pleasures of the worlds finest spir. And if there are any whisky books youd recommend as essential reading, then id love to know about them. A golden age for american whiskey writers the new york times. Jim beam is a brand of bourbon whiskey produced in clermont, kentucky, by beam suntory.
The amazing history of sunny brook bourbon mybottleshop. The settlers, mainly scotchirish, for whom whiskey was an important economic commodity, resented the tax as discriminatory and detrimental to. The brand name sunny brook whiskey was first used in 1891 by the old sunny brook distillery company. A well preserved bottle of old sunny brook whiskey, all the way from kentucky, usa. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Americas oldest rye whiskey is back from extinction punch.
The whisky trade and production is quite fascinating and was looking to gain a clear overview on its history, therfore i bought this book. Tasted neat in a glencairn after resting for 15 minutes. Top 10 whisky education books the spirits business. This was made when sunny brook was made by national brands, which was purchased by jim beam in the 1980s. See pics for more detail my research on this distillerythe sunny brook distillery was. Jun 09, 2005 historical books on whisky are rare and mclean is well known by the whisky afficionados and his book are, usually, mcleans book are well written, fluid and,based on solid references. This guide to single malt and scotch whiskey is an essential resource for novices and seasoned experts alike. The best new whiskey books fall 2014 tasting table. On the outer rim at the bottom of the bottle it has a raised glass number reading 95 all the info i can find says beam bought it from nd in 87 and after the. Tax stamp shows spring 1917international buyers, please be aware you may have taxes, tariffs, duties or other fees that are not listed, part of shipping or under my control. It has on the left side the grand prize medallion of the 1904 saint louis worlds fair, and on the right side it has the gold medal of the 1904 saint louis worlds fair.
Whichever category you fit into, here are the best new whiskey books to help. Kosar shows that its history is at least as fascinating as. Jul 02, 2015 there are many more books i could have talked about this is not an exhaustive list by any means. Theres a top pick of the week, a daily blog and great rss feeds. Greetings all,a week ago i ordered a bottle of this. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The vast majority of bourbon is made in kentucky, which remains its spiritual home. Butterscotch, redcandied fruit, black licorice, bruleed sugar, wet wood, mint. Sunny brook whiskey was the only whiskey that won both medals. There is a ton of information online that can be incredibly helpful and provide decent direction as you enter into the world of whiskey tasting and collecting. Theres little more we can tell you about this relic. Sonny brook the pure food whiskey is etched into the front of this ground glass back bar decanter. I just found a few bottles today of sunny brook kentucky straight bourbon.
There are many more books i could have talked about this is not an exhaustive list by any means. Blended and bottled in frankfort, ky by the old sunny brook distillery co. Old sunny brook whiskey thermometer liveauctioneers. Front label in good condition back label not so much. Images of the past the sunny brook distillery booth at the 1903 louisiana purchase exposition in. Jim murrays whisky bible by jim murray, tasting whiskey. Vintage old sunny brook brand kentucky whiskey bottle. Being 80% neutral grain alcohol it doesnt qualify as a bourbon, hence the designation as simply a blended whiskey. The best new books for whiskey lovers mens journal. Stores and prices for sunny brook kentucky blended whiskey prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Ezra brooks straight rye, a genuine straight rye whiskey, is made from the finest ingredients available and bottled at an honest 90 proof.
In search of the perfect dram by iain banks, jim murray. Jul 31, 2016 the 110th pint miniature whiskey bottle is from the early 1940s and is very common but notable because now the name is old sunny brook brand and the distiller is national distillers products corporation, which bought ams in 1929. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sunny brook kentucky straight bourbon general bourbon. Historical books on whisky are rare and mclean is well known by the whisky afficionados and his book are, usually, mcleans book are well written, fluid and,based on solid references. The 110th pint miniature whiskey bottle is from the early 1940s and is very common but notable because now the name is old sunny brook brand and the distiller is national distillers products corporation, which bought ams in 1929. Always stored in basement in the dark and never subject to any freezing temps.
But after a few hundred years of cultivation the barley yielded well, and in 1494 whisky was first mentioned in a document in scotland. Presently owned by beam global spirits and wine, sunny brook is a brand that seems to have been relegated to the bottom shelf. The scotch whisky book, published in 1987, was written by mark skipworth. Packed with photographs and infographics that illuminate the history and myriad aspects of making a wee dram, heres a delightful guide to hundreds of brands and varieties of single malt and scotch whiskies. Apr 24, 2017 wigle whiskey in pittsburgh publishes a seasonal release calendar as complicated as that at any craft brewery. It is the first to claim it is kentucky straight bourbon whiskey in the set. The two distilleries shared warehouses and were both owned by rosenfield bros. This original vintage fullpage advertisement is in excellent condition unless otherwise noted. The only other blended american whiskey ive tried except seven cro. Bushmills was the first documented distillery in ireland in 1608. Reserved mid century modern interior design and decorating books.
The sunny brook brand has been around since the late 1800s and is one of those brands thatss changed hands so many times that it gets a bit tough to keep it all straight. Thoughts on whisky, its history, its drinkers, its ephemera, its books, and its eventsand some other stuff. The rosenfields were the sunny brook boys the rosenfield brothers were the sons of an immigrant jeweler who moved his family from state to state, city to city, until they found a home in chicago and eventually gained recognition as among americas foremost distillers. Mar 05, 2016 in his american whiskey, bourbon and rye, risen presents an almost exhaustive list of american whiskeys and their tasting notes for the home drinker. The fall crop of new books includes a great many devoted to one of our favorite tipples. We place this bottle of old sunny brook american whiskey as being bottled at some. A little thin but it still coats my mouth reasonably well. Mark twainthis group is all about whisky and books, but feel free to bring a cigar. Chances are, some distributor dumped a pricey bottle off ages ago on a. The sunny brook brand was established in 1891 and sold nationally in 1892. Michael jacksons malt whisky companion by michael jackson, raw spirit. Old sunny brook 47 50 bottling note we place this bottle of old sunny brook american whiskey as being bottled at some point between 1947 and 1950, making it over 50 years old. Nevertheless, it is worth looking at for its invocation of pure food just a few years after the creation of the fda and a britishlooking inspector with an oddly.
Here we go, a dive into an old dusty nd the 1941 old sunny brook. This original vintage fullpage advertisement is in. Dec 06, 2005 greetings all,a week ago i ordered a bottle of this. What i can also tell you is that the distillery sunny brook was being made out of was closed in 1975 and it was moved to the old crow old. Old sunny brook rye whiskey bottle 1917 pre prohibition. The medicinal qualities of whiskey was the theme of another giveaway, a trade card in the shape of a whiskey flask that when opened revealed a corn plaster, a cloth coated with an adhesive substance and used to cover cuts or scratches. Balvenie adds 19yearold single malt to stories series. If you want to find out what the critics are raving about, or learn about the art of distillation, this is the place to come. Many, many books have been written on whisky, and whiskey as well. Old sunny brook bottled 1946 whiskey master of malt.
The health theme also was echoed on a sunny brook wall mounted match holder and striker. Being 80% neutral grain alcohol it doesnt qualify as a bourbon, hence the designation as simply a blended whiskey the remainder being 20% straight whiskey. This rye whiskey offers slightly sweet and oaky tones with a warm, spicy finish making it perfect for crafting classic cocktails or enjoying on the rocks. This will not attempt to be an allinclusive list, but hopefully it will give the reader a good start on finding a book, or books, of interest. A global history, by kevin kosar, peels away the mythology to examine the real history of this legendary drink. I thought it was a straight bourbon but it turns out its a blended whiskey. Sunnybrook blended whiskey best whiskey prices ace spirits. Rye one sunny brook blended whiskey kentucky artisan distillery copperhead distillery, crestwood, ky. Beam 183319 in 1854 moved the distillery to nelson county to capitalize on.
We believe it was distilled between 1941 and 1942, then bottled in 1946. Think weve missed an essential reference book or guide. Kosar shows that its history is at least as fascinating as the legend. Balvenie adds 19year old single malt to stories series. Unbroken seal shows us internal revenue with a number 33285345. Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough. His witty notes and astute reflections make this tasting guide an absolute delight to read plus he includes a fantastic section about bourbon history at the start. In his american whiskey, bourbon and rye, risen presents an almost exhaustive list of american whiskeys and their tasting notes for the home drinker. This bottle is once again distilled by the old sunny brook distillery co.
Italian whisky writer and blogger davide terziotti has produced a monumental pictorial work, my name is whisky m book, 89. Jun 01, 2005 historical books on whisky are rare and mclean is well known by the whisky afficionados and his book are, usually, mcleans book are well written, fluid and,based on solid references. Whiskey rebellion, 1794, uprising in the pennsylvania counties w of the alleghenies, caused by alexander hamiltons excise tax of 1791. Mar 10, 2016 i just found a few bottles today of sunny brook kentucky straight bourbon. Wigle whiskey in pittsburgh publishes a seasonal release calendar as complicated as that at any craft brewery. Sunny brook kentucky blended whiskey prices, stores. Sunny brook whiskey 1914a this as is a little bit difficult to read, as it appears to have been originally printed somewhere in colors, and converted badly to monochrome. List of books and articles about whiskey rebellion online. Old sunny brook 1946 bottling note a well preserved bottle of old sunny brook whiskey, all the way from kentucky, usa. Drinking around the world examines the history, culture, customs.
The dimensions of the fullpage advertisement are approximately 10. Click through the follow pages to discover our pick of the top 10 whisky education books. Search the history of over 429 billion web pages on the internet. Whisky books discover the world of whisky with our selection of books. Bourbon is a style of cornbased, barrelaged whiskey that originated in the southern united states. But it certainly contains some interesting titles, and hopefully a few books and writers that you might not have heard of. The distillery offers limited releases throughout the year in addition to traditional whiskey, it produces vodka, honey spirit, ginger whiskey and genever, along with occasional experimental liquors made in conjunction with agricultural students at a nearby college.
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