Platte River Straight Corn Whiskey

While arranging and clearing out the stuff at T’s for the big yard sale, this jug of Platte Valley Straight Cor Whiskey turned up.  The Navy Mess sticker dates it in the late-60’s or early-70’s.

I cut the seal after getting the go ahead from the owner.  Bubbles emerged around the cork that remained behind when the stopper crumbled in my hand.  I inserted a corkscrew and the remaining cork disintegrated, some of it shooting out and the rest falling into — or sticking to the neck of — the jug.

The corn whisky was pale and a bit musty and I was the only soul brave enough to have a few glasses.

The next day, I had severe diarrhea.  Go figure.

 

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