tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post6642219795891522276..comments2024-03-23T05:26:31.832-07:00Comments on Those Pre-Pro Whiskey Men!: Paul Jones Yearned for “The Old South”Jack Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-48462373671678388922023-04-11T08:54:24.557-07:002023-04-11T08:54:24.557-07:00Anon: I am not surprised. Paul Jones had a natio...Anon: I am not surprised. Paul Jones had a national customer base before Prohibition. Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-53328029777449151932023-04-10T00:13:24.783-07:002023-04-10T00:13:24.783-07:00While digging in my yard in Nacogdoches Texas toda...While digging in my yard in Nacogdoches Texas today, I found a circular piece of glass that reads “Paul Jones Old Monongahela Rye Whiskey”. Oldest record of this home is 1915 but could definitely be older. Cool to think of the whiskey traveling here so long ago. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-61450682646044954502022-12-08T16:59:56.759-08:002022-12-08T16:59:56.759-08:00Do you have pictures of these bottles? thx R Jone...Do you have pictures of these bottles? thx R JonesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-56152709362142910842021-02-18T06:55:08.325-08:002021-02-18T06:55:08.325-08:00David: I am afraid I cannot be much help. Recall...David: I am afraid I cannot be much help. Recall that Paul Jones had a brother, Warner killed in the Civil War. Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-76708092453365958502021-02-15T19:52:17.887-08:002021-02-15T19:52:17.887-08:00I have found Warner Paul Jones (1801 VA- 1877 GA),...I have found Warner Paul Jones (1801 VA- 1877 GA), and his son Warner Paul Jones (1855Va-1889Ga) liquor Dealers. I think the elder had bottles made in the 1860 -1870; One bottle "Jones & Co / no 20/ Marietta Street / Atlanta Ga." The other Jones & Co / Atlanta Ga. Any thoughts?David Kyle Rakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03364989295670085062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-2831775753141118572019-02-28T11:58:54.372-08:002019-02-28T11:58:54.372-08:00Paul: Thanks for the additional information. Bec...Paul: Thanks for the additional information. Because this blog concentrates almost entirely on pre-Prohibition whiskey, I only lightly trace post-Prohibition activities re distilleries. John and Linda Lipman whom you reference -- both wonderful people I have gotten to know -- do a great job of following up on activities in the post-Pro era.Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-41708445372692786822019-02-28T00:04:59.335-08:002019-02-28T00:04:59.335-08:00Paul Jones was in production even later, at least ...Paul Jones was in production even later, at least in Baltimore. I have an emptied (it was very nice) bottle that indicates that Frankfort Distilleries was located both in Louisville and Baltimore. I searched further, and reading the following website, Paul Jones indeed acquired a distillery close to Baltimore, on Willow Spring Road in Dundalk. http://www.ellenjaye.com/dundalk.htm. Apparently, Seagrams continued to bottle Paul Jones until much later.Paul Christiaenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092180142955099781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-12709591736245060212017-06-21T10:29:18.932-07:002017-06-21T10:29:18.932-07:00Paul Jones was still in production as late as 1953...Paul Jones was still in production as late as 1953: https://books.google.com/books?id=A0gEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA4&pg=PA52#v=onepage&q&f=false (ad page 52, using patriotic symbolism rather than race imagery)Robbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241904975583299593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-66539496422258795612017-02-26T09:34:23.099-08:002017-02-26T09:34:23.099-08:00Hi, If you know that there are details of Cobbs m...Hi, If you know that there are details of Cobbs military history that are wrong, why do you not share what you know as to enlighten us. Please provide your source. We are all trying to get the best picture of Paul Jones and if you know something...Give It Up!!Take The Fifthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837749893321217363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-68736570740062504222017-02-02T05:27:12.023-08:002017-02-02T05:27:12.023-08:00Dear Unknown: Thanks for being in touch. I woul...Dear Unknown: Thanks for being in touch. I would be happy to see a picture of the lamp and help you get an appraisal. You can send the image to me at jack.sullivan9@verizon.net. Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-10428068358786583262017-02-01T18:08:07.358-08:002017-02-01T18:08:07.358-08:00I found an interesting vintage Paul jones whiskey ...I found an interesting vintage Paul jones whiskey bottle lamp in my dad's attick very ill mint condition. Still works. I can't find anything like it online but would like to get it appraised. Have picture . You able to lead me in right direction. I can send pics. It's something else and definitely not home made.<br />BrianAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894879126714933718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-26676159666207017252017-01-28T06:11:52.795-08:002017-01-28T06:11:52.795-08:00Dear Unknown: From your description I think your ...Dear Unknown: From your description I think your assessment of the age of the whiskey is about right. It should be OK to drink if it has been in glass the whole time. Whiskey does not really deteriorate but can evaporate if not tightly bottled. Drinking is a good idea because if you wanted to sell the bottle it would be best to do so with it drained. It should not be sent through the mail with whiskey in it. Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-36070294927971573012017-01-27T15:52:01.985-08:002017-01-27T15:52:01.985-08:00So i have an unopened mini bottle(1/10 pint) of Pa...So i have an unopened mini bottle(1/10 pint) of Paul Jones, I was kinda wondering about its history. It says "sold by Frankfort Distillers Corporation. New York N.Y.<br />Underneath that it says<br />"Blended and Bottled by Paul Jones and company. Baltimore M.D.<br />Now from what i have read in the above article tells me that its from 1943 or earlier? If an interested party would like a picture of it send me an email(Standarsh101@gmail.com). I would like to know what year it is approximately from. And if you care to know my intentions, Im gonna drink it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935678046219743749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-68006987464515374712017-01-03T16:53:09.251-08:002017-01-03T16:53:09.251-08:00Dear Jack: Thank you for your response! We appre...Dear Jack: Thank you for your response! We appreciate the referral. LRabbLRabbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757034176290869642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-49690863108059395962017-01-03T04:53:26.250-08:002017-01-03T04:53:26.250-08:00Dear LRabb: If the sign is in good condition, it ...Dear LRabb: If the sign is in good condition, it should be worth quite a bit. The two I have seen have not been and, I believe, sold well. As for an appraisal, I would be in touch with Jim Hagenbuch at Glassworks Auction in Greenville PA (215) 679-5849. He has sold many things for me and I believe him to be "straight up." You can use my name, if you chose, in being in touch with him. Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-11499538705978379352017-01-02T12:55:45.707-08:002017-01-02T12:55:45.707-08:00Dear Jack: My family has inherited an original Te...Dear Jack: My family has inherited an original Temptation of St. Anthony Paul Jones metal painted saloon sign depicted here in your piece. We are looking for an appraisal of the piece - do you know of any appraisers or collectors of this nostalgic advertising who might be interested in speaking with us? Lorraine in Boston.LRabbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757034176290869642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-84712232630094767402016-11-19T14:05:13.205-08:002016-11-19T14:05:13.205-08:00Dear Jade: Thanks for your input. Dear Jade: Thanks for your input. Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-86807500955704118912016-11-19T13:58:59.481-08:002016-11-19T13:58:59.481-08:00Bourbon Scout: Have found no photo of Jones but i...Bourbon Scout: Have found no photo of Jones but it would appear that the illustration was taken from one. Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-62100724059244790202016-11-19T13:31:33.957-08:002016-11-19T13:31:33.957-08:00Below is an illustration taken from an advertising... Below is an illustration taken from an advertising booklet issued by the liquor firm he founded. <a href="http://rsglassbottle.com/" rel="nofollow">Glass bottles Suppliers</a><br />jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835847777966515522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-81192287493689877712016-11-19T12:30:57.154-08:002016-11-19T12:30:57.154-08:00I see it on the fourroses.com/history page but am ...I see it on the fourroses.com/history page but am curious if there's a story behind it (or another image that served as the source of that "drawing"). Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734951320811532899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-52462219002089987202016-11-19T12:28:36.419-08:002016-11-19T12:28:36.419-08:00Hey Jack- was able to find a buy a copy of Cobb...Hey Jack- was able to find a buy a copy of Cobb's recipe book. Very cool little piece of history. Cobb got some details about Jones' military service wrong, which is funny considering it was apparently a Frankfort Distillery marketing effort, but I'm glad I found it. What's the source of the depiction of Jones above?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734951320811532899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-76438937782483869472016-11-02T15:03:26.233-07:002016-11-02T15:03:26.233-07:00Dear Bourbon Scout: Sorry no photos of Jones Jr. ...Dear Bourbon Scout: Sorry no photos of Jones Jr. Hope you got a copy of Cobb's recipe book. I have it. Find the illustrations interesting. Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-14561811764151504952016-11-02T08:45:13.390-07:002016-11-02T08:45:13.390-07:00Hey Jack- thanks again for pointing me to Cobb'...Hey Jack- thanks again for pointing me to Cobb's Own Cookbook. Do you happen to know of any photographs of Paul L. Jones, Jr.? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734951320811532899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-8614156197592887572016-10-08T15:30:54.802-07:002016-10-08T15:30:54.802-07:00Thanks a lot Jack.Thanks a lot Jack.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734951320811532899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657913448535983609.post-14651822738163286102016-10-08T07:38:29.209-07:002016-10-08T07:38:29.209-07:00Bourbon Scout: Thank you for your kind comments a...Bourbon Scout: Thank you for your kind comments about my blog. Will continue as long as there are good stories to tell. As for the quote about Paul Jones it comes from a 50 plus page booklet called "Irwin S. Cobb's Own Recipe Book." Cobb was a well known newspaper columnist and movie actor at the time and when Prohibition was repealed, the Jones whiskey people paid him to do the pamphlet. In addition to recipes, Cobb wrote a brief biography of Paul Jones. It opens with the lines quoted above. Jack Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499431800088809848noreply@blogger.com