Dr. McCoy holds one of the quart
decanters from which he will pour Scotch Single Malt Whisky at one of his most unique tastings.
Close-up view of the one-quart
and one-pint liquor decanters. Also shown is a small water
pitcher, glass funnel, shot glass and wine glass.
The Revolutionary War officer's liquor cabinet, circa
1725.
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A
Dram of History
Presented by Dr. David "The Scotch Doc" McCoy
Do you really want to provide a unique and exciting, intellectual
and educational experience for that special celebration
or client? How about a "wee dram" served from
a three hundred year-old, authentic, original, hand-blown
crystal whiskey decanter that is still housed in its original
Revolutionary War Officer’s Liquor Cabinet? Perhaps
a drink from the same hand-decorated crystal decanter
from which General George Washington and his officers
used to warm their Valley Forge chilled bones? Or possibly
the decanter from which General Robert E. Lee, Stonewall
Jackson, General Grant or maybe President Lincoln poured
themselves a dram? Interested?
The preceding unique experience is an entertaining and
educational opportunity that is being offered by Eastfield
College Professor, history buff and international Scotch Single Malt Whisky expert, Dr. David "The Scotch
Doc" McCoy. The Revolutionary Officer’s Liquor
Cabinet, shown here, is an exceptionally rare original
liquor cabinet that was produced during the early to middle
1700s for the purpose of transporting the Revolutionary
Officer’s personal liquor supplies. These cabinets
proved so dependable that some of them were still in use
by Civil War officers during the Civil War a century or
so later. Dr. McCoy’s particular cabinet is considered
to be one of the best-preserved, surviving, original examples
of this cabinet – perhaps even more so than the Smithsonian
specimen.
It is no secret that General Washington believed strongly,
perhaps having taken notice of the Scottish fighting spirit,
that whiskey was a useful "instrument of war."
In fact, he proposed during the Revolutionary War that
public distilleries be constructed throughout the states
for the explicit purpose of supplying the troops with
a daily ration of whiskey. He is quoted as stating that
"the benefits arising from the moderate use of strong
liquor have been experienced in all armies and are not
to be disputed." George Washington knew his liquor,
which is no surprise, since his Mount Vernon plantation
manager, James Anderson, was a Scot. In fact, Anderson
persuaded Washington to plant rye, for the purpose of
making whiskey, in the three or four whiskey stills on
the plantation for commercial purposes. It is reported
that, upon his death, 150 gallons of whiskey were among
the items listed in Washington’s estate.
Combining his interest in history, his extensive knowledge
of Scotch Single Malt Whisky, (the "original"
whisky), Dr. McCoy is providing this "special version"
of his educational and entertaining seminar/tastings entitled,
"Scotch Single Malt Whisky: The Taste, History and
Mystique," to a limited number of clients. About
eight different Scotch single malts, representing all
of the official Scotland geographic whisky producing regions,
will be tasted at these events. The highlight during these
seminar/tastings will be when the fully-kilted "Scotch
Doc" gingerly retrieves one of the delicate whiskey
decanters, containing a worthy Scotch single malt, from
the approximately 250 year-old Revolutionary Officer’s
Liquor Cabinet. You can be sure that everyone will be
at attention as he proceeds to pour (very carefully, mind
you) each participant a dram from one of the approximately
250 year-old whiskey decanters. (Are you holding your
breath already and perhaps lightly humming "Amazing
Grace")? You should be.
What a fantastic, even patriotic, way to entertain those
very special guests that will surely excite them as nothing
else can do. The client will normally provide the location
and security for the event. Dr. McCoy will provide everything
else. Interested parties should contact
The Scotch Doc.
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