Guests of George Washington first knew its flavor and the fame of this excellent Rye soon made sales for it even in England
The War for American Independence was over; George Washington had retired from the Presidency to his land.
Once more he made his home at Mount Vernon, once more took up the experiments in agriculture which had long lain in his mind.
On what he called the Dogue Creek Farm he tried various crops, and found the soil especially suited to the growth of rye.
A happy use for the harvest was suggested to him one day by his overseer, a Scot by the name of Anderson.
Since every gentleman of those days needed a stock of good whiskey, argued Anderson, why not erect a distillery at Mount Vernon, and make use of the grain which the land produced?
Thus it was that guests and travelers who chanced that way enjoyed the hospitality of a whiskey notably flavorous and smooth.
As time went on, the surplus from Mount Vernon round a market not only in nearby states but even in England where, to this day, Mount Vernon is one of the few American whiskies enjoying fame.
Almost a century ago the Mount Vernon distillery was moved to Baltimore, but the formula and fine quality of the rye were reverently maintained.
That is the reason for the memorable flavor and satisfying excellence that await your appreciation in Mount Vernon now.
MOUNT VERNON
Straight Rye Whiskey—Bottled in Bond
Under U. S. Government supervision
National Distillers
A Good Guide to Good Whiskey
1935, The American Medicinal Spirits Corporation, Baltimore, Md.