Michael Veach posted a fairly interesting article on why the color of Bourbon has changed over the years. If your interested:
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Amber Colored American Whiskey
Most bottles of Bourbon and Rye dating from back in the 1950s and 60s, had a rich, red, amber color. This includes younger whiskey – 4-year-old bonded products such as Old Fitzgerald, Old Gra…
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