Tag Archives: Bourbon

They call him Mr. Bourbon…

Posted on 18 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

They call him Mr. Bourbon… 18 October 2013 I am pleased to announce that Michael R. Veach (Mr. Bourbon – pictured above) will be the keynote speaker at the FOHBC 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky. Keeping in mind … Continue reading →

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A labeled Flora Temple bottle

Posted on 13 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

James Becker pleasantly surprised quite a few of us with pictures of a labeled Flora Temple bottle over on the Bottle Collectors facebook page. Folks this is one of Elizabeth’s favorite bottles having the horse embossing. As James puts it, “One … Continue reading →

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Who is I & L. M. Hellman of St. Louis, Missouri?

Posted on 9 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Who is I. & L. M. Hellman of St. Louis, Missouri? 09 April 2013 (R•011319) (R•110719) I received the following email and pictures from Matthew Levanti about a bottle embossed I & L. M. Hellman, St. Louis, Mo. This really … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Cylinders Looking Strong in ABA Auction 57

Posted on 5 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Bottle Fiends Ranch in Deadwood, Black Hills.” Jeff Wichmann over at American Bottle Auctions recently wrote about Deadwood’s Bottle Bonanza which is a fantastic circa 1876, Deadwood stereo view titled in period manuscript “Bottle Fiends Ranch in Deadwood Black Hills.” With … Continue reading →

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Uncle Marb’s O.B. Bitters – A real mystery

Posted on 13 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

UNCLE MARB’S O.B. (not G.B.) BITTERS Got a tip from Dale Mlasko about an extremely rare Uncle Marb’s Bitters coffin flask. Dale was reminded of the flask after reading Two XR Tombstone Flasks containing Bitters (uh Whiskey). The Carlyn Ring and … Continue reading →

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Bininger Gallery

Posted on 1 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

B I N I N G E R   G A L L E R Y 01 February 2013 (R•091515) (R•090516) (R•041317) (R•100618) (R•022219) I have been nesting some great images of Bininger bottles for the past year or so waiting … Continue reading →

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Greeley’s Bourbon Bitters Stamp Question

Posted on 25 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

GREELEY’S BOURBON BITTERS STAMP 25 December 2012 Hi Ferdinand and Elizabeth. I have been enjoying your Peachridge site ever since finding this item and looking for information. The basics are: It appears to be a stamp for Greeley’s Bourbon Bitters. … Continue reading →

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20th Century Old Taylor Kentucky Bourbon Advertising

Posted on 20 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

COLONEL E. H. TAYLOR SINGLE BARREL Taylor was one of Kentucky’s original Bourbon aristocrats and was called the “father of the modern bourbon industry.” 20th Century Old Taylor Kentucky Bourbon Advertising 20 December 2012 Old Taylor Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey was … Continue reading →

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A question regarding an “Old Taylor” find

Posted on 19 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A question regarding an “Old Taylor” find 19 December 2012 IN EVERY APPLIANCE AND APPOINTMENT, OUR DISTILLERIES ARE THE MOST COMPLETE AND PERFECT IN AMERICA I was wondering if you could do an article on this Old Taylor bottle…maybe figure … Continue reading →

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David Jackson and his Applied Seal Bottles

Posted on 9 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

DAVID JACKSON and his APPLIED SEAL BOTTLES 09 December 2012 I really like it when I see David Jackson posting pictures from his collection. Recently David has been primarily posting pictures of his applied seal bottles over at Bottle Collectors … Continue reading →

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