Posted on 11/28/2020 11:56:28 AM PST by Beowulf9
(CNN) -- When a New York couple was told their over 100-year-old home was built by a notorious bootlegger, they passed it off as small town legend.
But during a recent home renovation, the couple discovered something that revealed the legend could be true.
In early October, Nick Drummond and Patrick Bakker said they found more than 66 bottles of whiskey from the Prohibition-era hidden within the walls and floorboards of their home, which was built in 1915.
"Our walls are filled with bundles of booze!" Drummond, who documented the unexpected find in a series of posts on social media, wrote on his Instagram. "I can't believe the rumors are true! He was actually a bootlegger! "
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LOL
65 bottles of liquor on the wall, 65 bottles of liquor
You're right:
Smart move. Has it been long enough since they drank it that you'll try it now? ;-)
"Whiskeeeeeey! All you want!"
It’s not likely drinkable, but I’m wondering if it is still flammable or just inert?
= = =
Look for the “Best by date: stamped on it”
Roaring 20’s
2020
Any connection?
“But, if the alcohol evaporated, won’t the bottles be half empty?”
Well there is a video at the ABC link. Bottles look 85% filled. And the Brand on the labels? “Old Smuggler” I kid you not, hahahah!
You went there first.
You have won the Internet today!
THAT’s funny right there.
“Old Smuggler”
To add Old Smuggler is a legitimate Scottish Whiskey. Although it was known there were some counterfeit bottles during prohibition possibly coming out of canada.
I doubt he was a bootlegger. The bootleggers were over on Lake Champlain and the Hudson River, moving the hooch down from Canada into NYC.
It’s possible he had a connection with someone moving stuff down overland. More than likely he had the money to buy up scotch before prohibition set in and he was selling it to the locals.
“You can drink it. You can also drink turpentine.”
True. Many moonshiners added turpentine into the recipe.
No, some finer wine will continue to improve in the bottle if stored under proper temp and humidity conditions.
First house we ever owned was previously owned by a notorious bookie who is still living in Mexico. Old neighbor told us we should have checked the walls for $$$
Yes, two gay men are living together. It's not really that uncommon these days.
You can drink anything. Once.
Cuomo will be there first. He needs the revenue.
LOL! Very true!
People are idiots for posting stuff like this on social media.
Were there color episodes of The Untouchables?
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