You won’t get drunk, you’ll be healed.

An advertisement for Seagram's 5 Crown from Life, May 27, 1946.

An advertisement for Old Crow in Life, August 29, 1955.

1825 - James Crow Arrives in Knetucky: A physician and chemist by training, James Crow reaches the Kennedy frontier in 1825 and within a decade revolutionizes the making the Kentucky whiskey.

1840 - Gen. Winfield Scott and Henry Clay Attend a Dinner: At home, or when dining out, as he did with Gen. Scott at Boulanger's restaurant in Washington, D.C., Senator Clay takes pleasure in introducing his guests to Old Crow.

1842 - Daniel Webster Greets Washington Irving: It is in such distinguished company as this which often meets at Gadsby's in Washington, D.C., that the great American orator enjoys his favorite bourbon, Old Crow.

1849 - Governor Letcher Recommends Old Crow: The Governor of Kentucky (1840-44) writes a public official: "Never open your mouth unless it is to swallow a 'leetle'... Old Crow."

1858 - Gen. Morgan Writes of Old Crow: The man who later became the leader of Morgan's Confederate Raiders offers to send Old Crow to Dr. Fox of Lexington, Kentucky.

1876 - Bret Harte Enjoys a Drink at Mark Twain's Home: What finer whiskey to celebrate author Bret Harte's completion of one of his best stories, than Twain's favorite, Old Crow!

1908 - "Skaal to the Old Crow--It Is Best," Say Jack London: The famous adventurer, world-traveler and author presents a bottle of Old Crow to his good friend, Martin Eden.

1918 - U.S. Supreme Court Opinion Favors Old Crow: A unanimous decision of the United States Supreme Court brings to an end more than 1800 litigations involving the improper use of the Old Crow trademark.

1933 - The Old Crow Distillery is Remodeled: Following the repeal of Prohibition, Old Crow prepares for its re-introduction to the nation by remodeling its distillery, still located on the site of James Crow's original spring.

Life, May 27, 1946.

An advertisement in Life, November 16th, 1953.

If you've always preferred a lighter, milder taste in bourbon than 100 proof Bottled in Bond, you can now enjoy it in a world-renowned Old Crow. Ask for the 86 proof bottling, which is now on the market as a lighter, milder companion to the celebrated Old Crow Bottled in Bond.

As you know, the distinguished history of Old Crow parallels the exciting history of our great republic. More than a century ago James Crow's famous whiskey elicited high praise indeed from the important men of his day--and men of every social station who a taste for truly fine bourbon.