Vintage Liquor

Can liquor bottled in the 80’s go bad? No, it does not. You may experience a slight affect in taste but otherwise,  lucky you -- as you may have a friend like BC who just hands over the keys to the liquor cabinet. For me, a cache of 

                        Linie Aquavit
Vessel Wilh. Wilhemsen's "M/S ,, Tourcoing"  dates 6.3.83 -- 20.3.83
[Linea labels the bottle with the vessel and dates that the sherry barrels crossed the equator to Australia and returned to Oslo.]

                        Kirschwasser Leroux
                        and a Rare Chartreuse Liqueur 

Loving the labels and the old bottles. What a difference when I compare these bottle labels with labels of their more contemporary sisters. Linea and Chartreuse changed the labels. Linea's  new label is a more contemporary design but has less color and excludes the sailor pointing to the ship. Chartreuse is a minor change in the logo on the center of the label.

So what did I first do with these gems? A taste test was in order. Secondly – using Esquire.com as a bar tool, I made a Trident Cocktail. It was, as reported to me – an enjoyable cocktail. 

So if you are as fortunate as I, or Andy Berky   who came across an un-opened pint bottle  of  Old Overholt Rye Whiskey from the 50’s! Reflect on the history taking place at that time. And you can enjoy the bottle and label from years ago.  

Merci beaucoup, Madam BC___________________

Trident Cocktail
Esquire.com 

Linie Aquavit   1 oz.
Sherry                1 oz.
Peach bitters      2 dashes
Lemon twist

Shake well and serve in chilled martini glass 

Music – Sinatra
Accompaniment - Fondue