A wonderful piece of Tennessee whiskey history! This vintage 1979 Jack Daniel's "Belle of Lincoln" commemorative glass decanter features an elegant sculpted silhouette, frosted Jack Daniel's lettering, and its original glass stopper with cork.
🍒 The History Behind the Belle of Lincoln
There's a little mystery behind this beautiful 1979 Jack Daniel's commemorative decanter!
Long before the familiar square Jack Daniel's bottle became an American icon, "Belle of Lincoln" was among the early names used for Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey.
The name references Lincoln County, Tennessee, which originally included the Lynchburg area before Moore County was established in 1871.
According to distillery lore, Jack Daniel, a lifelong bachelor, named his whiskey after a mysterious woman he admired. But he never revealed her identity. Legend even suggests that following his death in 1911, numerous women claimed to have been his beloved "Belle."
In 1979, Jack Daniel's released this distinctive commemorative glass decanter as a tribute to that early chapter of the distillery's history. Its graceful design was inspired by descriptions of the original Belle of Lincoln bottles, which were reportedly commissioned by Jack Daniel as personal gifts rather than commercially distributed.
Today, the Belle of Lincoln decanter serves as a beautiful reminder of the history, craftsmanship, and enduring mysteries surrounding one of Tennessee's most recognizable distilleries.
What makes this particular decanter especially interesting is the survival of its original neckband and silver-tone distillery identification label. The label features spaces for the bottling number, taster, and master distiller, with faint handwritten entries still visible.
Historical Details:
The faint taster initials may read "HN," potentially associated with Harry Norman. The master distiller initials may read "FB," possibly referring to Frank "Frog" Bobo, Jack Daniel's fifth Master Distiller, who served from 1966 to 1988.
These interpretations are based on historical research and comparisons with other commemorative bottles. The handwriting has faded, and the individual signatures have not been independently authenticated.
🍒 Because some treasures deserve a second chance.
Details:
Brand: Jack Daniel's
Commemorative release: Belle of Lincoln
Year introduced: 1979
Material: Clear glass
Design: Sculpted bottle with frosted Jack Daniel's lettering
Original glass stopper with cork
Original Tennessee Whiskey neckband
Original partial distillery identification label
Embossed identification on underside
Approx. dimensions: 12⅝ inches tall with stopper × 5½ inches wide
Unpackaged weight: 2 lbs 11 oz
Capacity: Originally designed as a 1.75-liter whiskey decanter
Condition:
Beautiful vintage condition with no chips or cracks observed in the glass or stopper. The original neckband remains attached, and the partial silver-tone identification label shows age-related wear, fading, and paper loss.
The original glass stopper is included, with its attached cork showing natural age-related wear and discoloration. The stopper and bottle opening are photographed separately to show their condition.
Please review all photographs, including close-ups of the surviving labels, for details.
Perfect For:
Jack Daniel's memorabilia collectors
Vintage whiskey decanter collections
Tennessee distillery history enthusiasts
Rustic or vintage-inspired bar displays
Decorative home bar collections
Please Note:
This listing is for one EMPTY collectible glass decanter with its original stopper. No whiskey or alcohol is included. The original labels are preserved in their existing vintage condition.
Carefully packaged for safe shipping from Unburied Cherries, LLC.
A wonderful piece of Tennessee whiskey history! This vintage 1979 Jack Daniel's "Belle of Lincoln" commemorative glass decanter features an elegant sculpted silhouette, frosted Jack Daniel's lettering, and its original glass stopper with cork.
🍒 The History Behind the Belle of Lincoln
There's a little mystery behind this beautiful 1979 Jack Daniel's commemorative decanter!
Long before the familiar square Jack Daniel's bottle became an American icon, "Belle of Lincoln" was among the early names used for Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey.
The name references Lincoln County, Tennessee, which originally included the Lynchburg area before Moore County was established in 1871.
According to distillery lore, Jack Daniel, a lifelong bachelor, named his whiskey after a mysterious woman he admired. But he never revealed her identity. Legend even suggests that following his death in 1911, numerous women claimed to have been his beloved "Belle."
In 1979, Jack Daniel's released this distinctive commemorative glass decanter as a tribute to that early chapter of the distillery's history. Its graceful design was inspired by descriptions of the original Belle of Lincoln bottles, which were reportedly commissioned by Jack Daniel as personal gifts rather than commercially distributed.
Today, the Belle of Lincoln decanter serves as a beautiful reminder of the history, craftsmanship, and enduring mysteries surrounding one of Tennessee's most recognizable distilleries.
What makes this particular decanter especially interesting is the survival of its original neckband and silver-tone distillery identification label. The label features spaces for the bottling number, taster, and master distiller, with faint handwritten entries still visible.
Historical Details:
The faint taster initials may read "HN," potentially associated with Harry Norman. The master distiller initials may read "FB," possibly referring to Frank "Frog" Bobo, Jack Daniel's fifth Master Distiller, who served from 1966 to 1988.
These interpretations are based on historical research and comparisons with other commemorative bottles. The handwriting has faded, and the individual signatures have not been independently authenticated.
🍒 Because some treasures deserve a second chance.
Details:
Brand: Jack Daniel's
Commemorative release: Belle of Lincoln
Year introduced: 1979
Material: Clear glass
Design: Sculpted bottle with frosted Jack Daniel's lettering
Original glass stopper with cork
Original Tennessee Whiskey neckband
Original partial distillery identification label
Embossed identification on underside
Approx. dimensions: 12⅝ inches tall with stopper × 5½ inches wide
Unpackaged weight: 2 lbs 11 oz
Capacity: Originally designed as a 1.75-liter whiskey decanter
Condition:
Beautiful vintage condition with no chips or cracks observed in the glass or stopper. The original neckband remains attached, and the partial silver-tone identification label shows age-related wear, fading, and paper loss.
The original glass stopper is included, with its attached cork showing natural age-related wear and discoloration. The stopper and bottle opening are photographed separately to show their condition.
Please review all photographs, including close-ups of the surviving labels, for details.
Perfect For:
Jack Daniel's memorabilia collectors
Vintage whiskey decanter collections
Tennessee distillery history enthusiasts
Rustic or vintage-inspired bar displays
Decorative home bar collections
Please Note:
This listing is for one EMPTY collectible glass decanter with its original stopper. No whiskey or alcohol is included. The original labels are preserved in their existing vintage condition.
Carefully packaged for safe shipping from Unburied Cherries, LLC.
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