Overview
A rare, unopened pint of 100-proof brandy bottled under federal supervision during the height of American Prohibition.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Ramona Madeira Cognac Brandy, 'Medicinal Use' Bottle, c.1931
Photo reference
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Story
On January 7, 1931, a woman named Mrs. J. Beach walked into the Sunset Drug Co. in Culver City with a doctor's note for a pint of 100-proof brandy.
Maker / Origin
The American Medicinal Spirits Company (A-M-S Co.) was a massive conglomerate formed to consolidate the few remaining legal liquor stocks in the U.S. during Prohibition.
Condition & Value
The bottle is unopened with a remarkably high fill level for its age. Value is driven by the fact that it is unopened, has a high fill level, and possesses the original prescription label.
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