🥃 Sipping on History: 1976 Old Charter 7 Year – Vintage Bourbon Review (Schenley Era Dusty Bottle)

Join Wayne and Rebecca on “Sipping on History” as we unearth a true relic of American whiskey: a rare, vintage Old Charter 7 Year Old, 86 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottled in the mid-1970s!

This isn’t your modern Buffalo Trace-produced Old Charter—this $1/4$ pint “dusty bottle” dates back to the Schenley Distillers era and was distilled no later than 1969 at the historic Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, KY. This bourbon is a tangible piece of the Bourbon Glut Era!

What We Taste & Discuss:

• Tasting Notes: We explore the distinct flavor profile of 70s bourbon, including surprising viscosity, notes of butterscotch and pear, a complex savory palate, and a rye kick that hints at a classic high-rye mashbill (estimated 18-35% rye).
• The History: Learn why the 1970s was a fascinating time for whiskey, the significance of the “For Sale in Indiana Only” label, and the journey of the Old Charter brand from Schenley to Sazerac/Buffalo Trace.
• Proof vs. Flavor: Does 86 proof still pack a punch? We discuss why these vintage, long-aged bourbons often drink with more body and complexity than modern equivalents.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to taste a piece of distilling history! 

Bottle Details:

• Brand: Old Charter Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Vintage/Bottled: Est. 1976 (Distilled no later than 1969)
• Distiller (Era): Bernheim Distillery (for Schenley Distillers)
• Age/Proof: 7 Years / 86 Proof
• Rarity: $1/4$ Pint (4 oz) with “For sale in Indiana Only” label
• Sourced From: Revival Vintage Spirits, Covington, KY (https://revivalky.com/)

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NOTE: The spirit in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.

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