Bottle, Liquor
Bottle, Liquor
Bottle, Liquor

Bottle, Liquor

Object number2018.25.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Mediumglass; paper; adhesive; plastic
Credit LineGift of Port of Pittsburgh Distillery
DescriptionGlass whiskey bottle with stopper. Colorless glass bottle, which is slightly flattened in shape, and gradually widens from the bottom of the bottle to the top, where it narrows to form the neck. Label on front and back; Front label features an illustration of a man wearing a hat, glasses, and suit, facing proper right.Dimensions(a) Height x Width x Depth: 11 × 4.5 in. (27.9 × 11.4 cm)
(overall) Height: 11.5 in. (29.2 cm)
Marks(a)
Front: “CRAFTED BY PORT OF PITTSBURGH DISTILLERY”.

Front: Sticker around neck reads “BLISS 1895 / SPICED RUM”. Label: “BLISS 1895”. Text to the left of the image reads “40 / % ALC/VOL”. Text to the right reads “80 / PROOF”. Text directly beneath image reads “COMMODORE / GEORGE T. BLISS”. Text below this reads: “SPICED RUM / Rum blended with spices, caramel, and other natural flavors. / CRAFTED BY PORT OF PITTSBURGH DISTILLERY / BATCH #1
BOTTLE #2”. There is illegible text between “#1” and “BOTTLE”.

Back: “BLISS 1895 / George T. Bliss was the first Commodore of the / historic Erie Yacht Club, founded in 1895 / along Presque Isle Bay in Erie, Pennsylvania./ A yacht club is a unique institution. It brings together / those who love boats and time on the water and becomes / a very special place for its members. Boating and that / which is associated with boating is the essence of a yacht / club, and the commitment to boats and the fellowship of / the sea is the glue that binds together its members. This is the story of the Erie Yacht Club, nestled in one of the / finest natural harbors in the world. It is with this in mind / that we proudly introduce Bliss 1895, a first class, / artisanal rum crafted by Port of Pittsburgh Distillery for / the enjoyment of all. / By land or by sea, be sure to enjoy a glass of our fine rum / - neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail.”.

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