Bardstown Commemorative Bottle

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This was in our company newsletter

BARDSTOWN COMMEMORATIVE BOTTLE

For the 225th Anniversary of Bardstown's founding, Heaven Hill has been working with Mayor Dixie Hibbs to develop a Commemorative Bourbon. The earthenware jug will hold Bourbon specially selected by Master Distiller Parker Beam.

The jug will have a special label and be sold at the Bourbon Heritage Center beginning on July 4th. Each aspect of the bottle showcases the special 225 year anniversary, including the 225 months of aging, the $56.25 asking price (equivalent to 225 quarters) and the 225 limited edition bottles available.

The "Bourbon Capital of the World" was established in 1780 by William Bard. Bardstown was originally a part of Virginia when the boundaries of the town were set. The 225 anniversary makes it one of the oldest cities in the Commonwealth.

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P.S. I just got a email from Josh Hafer (Corporate Communications Manger ) He said I can pre-order ---let me know if you want one and I will deliver it during your visit in Sept. at Festival time.

Bettye Jo

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I recieved this invitation last night. I hope to see a few other Straightbourbon.com members there too!!!!!...

The best part is picking up the "special bottles" for everyone on this forum that asked me to "pre-order" for them ...The bottles will be ready for pick at the BBQ...

How special , just 225 are being produced and Straightbourbon.com made a little dent in that special bottling

Should be a good time...I will post pictures of the event

Bettye Jo

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I won't be at the Picnic ...Other, family matters will take my time.

I have placed your order's for the Commemorative Jugs and they are being held until I get back.

Bettye Jo

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I am back It's good to be home

I went to pick up the Commemorative jugs today...I am posting a few pictures so everyone can see what they look like. This is #24...There are only 225 produced

Really neat ...this is my jug.

Bettye Jo

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<font color="blue"> SIDE VIEW </font> Bourbon Heritage Center, seal with signature of Parker Beam (our Master Distiller) and Dixie Hibbs (Mayor of Bardstown)

[mobourbon]

Thanks for posting the pics, Bettye Jo. That's cool having Parker's and Dixie's signatures on the label. Thanks for picking the ones up for those of us who couldn't be there.

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This was published in The Kentucky Standard, July 8, 2005, Bardstown KY...

[BourbonJoe]

<u>225 year old bourbon</u> ??????? I wish I could get some.

Joe

[TNbourbon]

So, it was distilled in 1780? And so the Elijah Craig story isn't true after all ? I'm surprised there was anything left in those barrels.

[Barrel_Proof]

The morning after enjoying that 90 proof Louisville Cabin Still with Bobby, I was invited to New Haven to see the Boones on the family spread in New Haven. Always a delight that!

Although I was enticed there to pick up my 225th Bardstown Commemorative Bottle, Bettye Jo, Pat, and their kids surprised me with a hearty breakfast as hospitable as could be imagined.

Although bourbon sampling was not on the agenda, the subject somehow managed to surface among the assembled crew! And much to my surprise and absolute delight, a bottle of 80 proof Louisville Cabin Still was forced upon me on my way out the door!

It goes without saying -- but say it I will -- I am thankful to count Pat and Bettye Jo Boone and Patrick, Therese, and Erica, too, among my friends. Little wonder that I keep returning to Kentucky again and again.

Oh, yeah, that Bardstown Commemorative Bottle is pretty cool!

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Hi Cliff

It's a pleasure when you visit You are always Welcome at our home, anytime

Bettye Jo

[kbuzbee]

So , if I may ask.... What are people planning to do with their bottle??? Drink it? Save it?? Plan to resell it???

I love the looks of this bottle!

Cheers,

Ken

[kbuzbee]

<u>225 year old bourbon</u> ??????? I wish I could get some.

Joe

225 months = 18.75 years......

Cheers,

Ken

[mobourbon]

I plan on saving it. I might drink it at some future date. But I really don't think I really want to open such a limited edition, historical bottle such as this. Only 225 bottles! I would never resell it! It's like the NASCAR diecast cars I buy. I buy them for the enjoyment of collecting and looking at them. If I resold the Bardstown bottle I'd just have a pile of money.Not a unique collectible, numbered bottle of good bourbon.

[kbuzbee]

If I resold the Bardstown bottle I'd just have a pile of money.Not a unique collectible, numbered bottle of good bourbon.

I didn't really expect anyone here to be getting one just to resell. But, I'm not much into keeping a perfectly good bottle of Bourbon just sitting around either

I expect I'm in the same camp. Eventually, I'll drink it. Maybe for something I love to celebrate like our anniversary.... Until then, it will adorn my living room (and after it's empty as well, of course).

Cheers,

Ken

[mobourbon]

Ken, I had the same idea when I got a bottle of Wild Turkey Tribute. I didn't plan on opening that. But, then, I had to taste it! I'll probably find a reason to open the Bardstown bottle, too. It's the bottle that's seen on the shelf anyway. Not the bourbon inside.

[pepcycle]

There's really very little unique about the bourbon. You can buy the bourbon at the distillery and in many retail outlets, anytime. This one is really about the event and limited quantity. I mean, Dixie Hibbs signature, that's pretty rare.

[wadewood]

There's really very little unique about the bourbon. You can buy the bourbon at the distillery and in many retail outlets, anytime.

What other HH products are readily availble in US that are 18.75 YO? Elijah Craig is a SB 18YO, but I doubt this taste like EC.

[kbuzbee]

Ken, I had the same idea when I got a bottle of Wild Turkey Tribute. I didn't plan on opening that. But, then, I had to taste it!

Understood. Fortunately I haven't had that issue with my bottle of Rare Breed. Jimmy Russell signed it a few years ago.... No real reason to open that particular bottle, I just get new ones

Cheers,

Ken