Rare Pre-Prohibition Cedar Brook Whiskey Bottle 1 Quart Grade 8-10 For Sale

Offered is an original Cedar Brook “Formerly W.H. McBrayer” Hand Made Sour Mash Whiskey bottle from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

Research indicates this example dates to approximately 1910–1915, placing it firmly in the pre-Prohibition era. The bottle features the highly desirable full-color scenic lithographed paper label depicting the historic Cedar Brook Distillery.

This bottle represents the Julius Kessler ownership period after the Cedar Brook Distillery was acquired in 1899. During this time, the company continued using the respected W.H. McBrayer name while promoting Cedar Brook worldwide as one of Kentucky’s premier bourbon brands.

Features

* Original paper label

* “Formerly W.H. McBrayer”

* “Hand Made Sour Mash Whiskey”

* Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

* “New Label Adopted 1900”

* Scenic distillery artwork

* Machine-made bottle

* No embossing

* Empty

Measures 12"x 3"

Condition

Excellent antique condition.

* No cracks observed.

* No chips observed.

* Original finish.

* Label retains exceptional color with only light age wear.

* Minor edge wear and light staining consistent with age.

* Please examine all photographs as they are part of the description.

A wonderful example of early Kentucky bourbon advertising and an increasingly difficult bottle to locate with such a well-preserved label.

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Item Specifics

* Type: Whiskey Bottle

* Brand: Cedar Brook

* Distillery: W.H. McBrayer

* Region: Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky

* Era: Pre-Prohibition

* Date: circa 1910–1915

* Material: Glass

* Color: Smoky Clear/Light Amethyst

* Original Label: Yes

* Contents: Empty

* Country: USA