
Sloppy Joe's Bar | Cuban Import
No reserve
Lot Closed
June 26, 07:00:47 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,500 USD
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Description
Sevilla-Biltmore Special Reserve American Rye Whiskey NV
Imported and bottled especially for the Hotel Sevilla-Biltmore in Havana, 'Sloppy Joe's Bar' sticker adhered to rear of bottle, Cuban tax strip slightly nicked on the right side, branded neck label stained, worn metal capsule has a small tear on the right side, top of front label stained & nicked, top left hand corner of rear sticker scuffed and slightly frayed
No size or strength stated
Hotel Sevilla opened in Havana in 1908 before it was renamed Sevilla-Biltmore in 1919 following a change in ownership. This American Rye whiskey was imported to Cuba and bottled especially for the hotel. The sticker on the rear features the name 'Sloppy Joe's Bar', a famous Havana bar in the 1930s-1950s, often frequented by celebrities of the time.
1 bottle (no original packaging)
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