Daily Archives: 28 March 2013

Case Gins to put in a Case

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Commonly called “case gin” or “taper gin” bottles since they would pack more efficiently to a case (6 to 24 bottles) than round bottles. Bill Lindsey Bought this lot of large case gins yesterday. They weren’t cheap. Hope I did … Continue reading →

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Dr. Sherman’s Prickley Ash Bitters from Kansas City?

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Sherman’s Prickley Ash Bitters from Kansas City? 28 March 2013 (R•030516) It appears that Dr. Sherman went into a drug store to get a drink of whiskey, and being familiar with the place went behind the prescription case and … Continue reading →

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Casper Whiskey Four-Cities Variant

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Made by Honest North Carolina People” Jim Hagenbuch and crew had two nice examples of cobalt blue Casper Whiskey bottles in their Glass Works Auction #97 that closed this past Monday night. What I liked was that one example was … Continue reading →

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