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Description:
The President's Choice8 Years Old
Kentucky
Brown-Forman, Louisville, Kentucky, c. 1969, "The President's Choice for a Distinguished Gentleman. This whiskey was selected by the president of Brown-Forman Distillers Corporation for its perfect balance and true Kentucky Bourbon flavor and set aside as the personal barrel of Clyde R. Williams. This is a custom distillation carefully aged for eight years in barrel #A296949. This rare bourbon was bottled by direction of the President at actual barrel proof 110.5," 55.25%
1 4/5 quart bottle
Estimate $300-400
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Brown-Forman, Clyde R. Williams, LouisvilleMarie Keep
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Director of Fine Wines
Managing Director of Skinner Galleries
508-970-3296
Joseph Hyman
Specialist, Fine Spirits
Louis Krieger
Louis Krieger
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508-9790-3133
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