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Barrels of drink
Slide showing a picture of barrels containing various drinks stacked up. The drinks include gin, brandy, whiskey, rum, port, sherry, porter, ale and stout. Part of Box 366. Relates to the set of slides 2012.392 to 2012.402 Date: circa 1900
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
2012392 2012402 Barrels Brandy Drinks Include Porter Relates Sherry Slides Stacked Stout Whiskey
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1. Title: "A Feast for the Senses: Barrels of Delights from the 1890s" 2.. Step back in time and feast your eyes on this image from the late 19th century, showcasing an impressive collection of barrels filled with various drinks. This evocative slide, part of the intriguing set of 2012.392 to 2012.402, transports us to an era when the art of distillation and the craft of brewing were celebrated as much for their aesthetic appeal as for the intoxicating beverages they produced. The barrels, stacked high and neatly arranged, are brimming with an array of delectable libations. From the crisp, juniper-infused notes of gin, to the rich, complex flavors of brandy, the robust, smoky undertones of whiskey, the exotic, spiced warmth of rum, the sweet, fortified depths of port and sherry, the malty, robust character of porter, the refreshing, hoppy taste of ale, and the velvety, roasted richness of stout - this image is a veritable treasure trove for the discerning connoisseur. The intricate wooden barrels, with their distinctive, timeworn patina, exude an air of history and tradition, while the warm, inviting glow of the lantern casts an enchanting light over the scene. This snapshot from the 1890s offers a tantalizing glimpse into the rich and varied world of 19th-century drinking culture, inviting us to raise a glass and savor the flavors of a bygone era. 3. Keywords: late 19th century, 1890s, lantern slides, slide, historical, barrels, drinks, gin, brandy, whiskey, rum, port, sherry, porter, ale, stout, 2012.392, 2012.402, history, tradition, distillation, brewing, aesthetic appeal, intoxicating beverages, timeworn patina, enchanting light, 19th-century drinking culture, bygone era.
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