Vintage CORIO WHISKY Pitcher Australian Distillery 24 oz 600 mL

Description

Corio Whisky Pitcher holds 24 ounces 600 ml.  Pitcher measures 5.5" tall with a 3.75" diameter.
Many older Australians will remember Corio Whisky
,
a brand with a questionable reputation as the affordable Australian spirit that demanded heavy mixing. It was joked about as been 'COR-10' in reference to a petrol brand of th
e time, and was so rough and ready that many thought that long maturation normally associated with whisky didn't apply to Corio - it simply took place on board the truck from Geelong to Melbourne!
Corio a suburb of Geelong, Victoria, gave name to a distillery and a whisky, during a time when there was a worldwide shortage of Scotch whisky. The distillery was built with a harbor frontage and good access to rail, essential for the efficient national distribution of the new product.
Corio seems to have had a period of success in the late 1940's through to the 1960's, with a series of advertisements proudly proclaiming their status as Australia's Champion Whisky, following several trophy wins at various agricultural shows around the country.
Corio suffered a fate similar to many of Scotland's distilleries in the early 1980s, closing following massive financial losses. The stock is rumoured to have been re-distilled into Vodka. Bottles of Corio's whisky are nowadays very rare and virtually unprocurable. Yet speculation continues that someday, a cask or two may appear to threaten us again. The brand marks a watershed in Australian whisky history. It was a grand investment, that ultimately failed to capture the public's imagination, but left behind a twofold legacy: The first was proof positive that whisky could be made in Australia, and on a large scale; the second was that if it was ever to be done again, the focus would have to be on quality rather than quantity. Thankfully, that's exactly what those in the present day industry have realised.Tasting the fruits of their labours will instantly dispel the myth that great whisky can only come from Scotland.
Pitcher will be carefully packed and shipped Priority Mail.  Our orders are shipped same or next day of purchase and  payment.
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