![]() ![]() Most of that info can be looked up online so you can narrow your date range by looking up who was in charge when the tax stamp was used.Ī little side note here. Some states also used their own tax stamps (top left of the bottle above) which can give clues like the State Treasurer’s name, tax rate, State Secretary’s signature, etc. The green Bottled in Bond strips were discontinued starting December 1, 1982.In 1982 the words “Tax Paid” and “Distilled Spirits” were removed and replaced with simply “Distilled” and “Spirits” on the bottom of the strips.Upper-left edge reads “US Internal Revenue” 1973-1976: Volume markings removed from ends of Tax Strip.1934-1944: Weight/Proof Marks on ends, no “Series” near Eagle’s feet.We can break it down to smaller chunks fo time thanks to tax strip changes over the years. If it mentions the IRS then it’s pre-1977 which still covers a lot of time, but fear not. If it says ATF on the strip then your bottle is from 1977 – 1985. The switch started happening in 1979 and some bottles from 79 / 80 will carry both on the bottle, but could still carry one or the other.ĭoes your bottle of whiskey have a tax strip? Tax strips are the blue (if exported), green or red strips that go up the side of the neck and over the cap and will either say U.S. Before 1979 bottles in the USA were measured using the Imperial system (pint, quart, gallon, etc.). From 1981 forward all bottles in the USA started carrying metric (ml, liter, etc.) statements. How the liquid in the bottle is measured can also be a clue. If the UPC code is missing you can move the estimated date of the bottle back to at least pre-1985. You know that big block of text on the back of your whiskey that tells you not to operate machinery or be pregnant while drinking? If it’s not there then your bottle is likely from before 1989 when the Surgeon General’s warning became mandatory.ĭoes your dusty bottle of whskey have a UPC on the back? They fully came into fashion around 1985, but began popping up in the late 70s and early 80s. If you can’t decipher them, and can’t find anyone else online who has a clue, reach out to the maker (if possible) and see if they can steer you in the right direction. Some bottle codes are easy to decipher while others are not, but if they exist they’re a great place to start. ![]() Doing some simple math puts this bottle at 1983. In the image above we see that it’s commemorating the 200th anniversary of Evan Williams and on the bottle they say the distillery was founded in 1783. Look for any clues on the bottle itself that’ll pin point it. Federal Law Forbids Sale or Reuse of this Bottle.Below is a run through of each along with some additional resources at the end. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy, and figuring out the exact age can be a real hassle, but there are 11 basic clues and resources I use when trying to determine how old a dusty bottle of whiskey is. Kind of like playing a game of Clue, except with booze. The Yamaha Saluto competes with the Bajaj Discover 125, Hero Super Splendor and Honda CB Shine in India.Whether you’re trying to date a bottle of bourbon or determine the relative age of a dusty bottle of Scotch the process for US bottles is pretty much the same it’s a matter of looking at clues and narrowing down possibilities. The motorcycle is offered in four colour shades with new graphics. The motorcycle weighs 112kg and the Japanese maker says that with the new 'Blue Core' technology, the Saluto 125 is capable of delivering good fuel economy. This motor comes mated to a four-speed gearbox. The Yamaha Saluto is powered by a 125cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, carburetted mill that produces 8.2bhp of power and 9.8Nm of torque. For the 2018 update, the motorcycle features Yamaha’s Unified Braking System (UBS) which partially applies the front brake simultaneously during complete application of the rear brake. Braking is performed by drum brakes with an option of disc setup for the front. ![]() The Saluto 125 comes with telescopic forks up front and dual shocks at the rear. It features a front cowl with windscreen, 7.6-litre fuel tank, large horn and an electric starter. The Saluto looks more or less similar to the Yamaha SZ-R and gets all the basic features of a commuter bike. It comes with Yamaha’s 'Blue Core' technology that is offered in the brand’s other models. The Saluto 125 is Yamaha’s premium commuter motorcycle positioned in the 125cc segment. ![]()
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