Old Crow Pins and Buttons
Description: James C. Crow was born in Scotland, and trained in chemistry at Edinburgh in the 1820s. He spent years learning from Scotland's master distillers, before making his way to America in 1835. At Grier’s in Kentucky, Crow applied scientific methods to bourbon production. Using thermometers, hydrometers, specific gravity, and pH balance checks, he standardized the sour mash process, resulting in high quality whiskey. Crow moved on to Oscar Pepper Spirits in 1838, where his whiskey was sold as “Old Crow," and became the bourbon by which all others were judged. The brand remained in the hands of Oscar Pepper after Crow died in 1856, and thankfully, Crow had trained a distiller who continued to make it with his method.
Description: This vintage artwork pays homage to Old Crow, the legendary bourbon whiskey first distilled in 1838 by James C. Crow in Frankfort, Kentucky. Featuring a rustic illustration of the original distillery with bold retro lettering, this design captures the authentic heritage and tradition of American whiskey-making. Perfect for bourbon lovers, collectors of vintage liquor art, and fans of Kentucky’s proud distilling history, it delivers a timeless look that blends nostalgia, craftsmanship, and classic Americana. An ideal piece for anyone who enjoys vintage-style barware, rustic drinking culture, and the golden age of bourbon.
Description: Mustang ‘Old Crow’ These Mustangs, both nick named Old Crow, had an illustrious past along with pilot Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson. Anderson who flew two tours of combat against the Luftwaffe while with the 363d Fighter Squadron of the 357th Fighter Group, based at RAF Leiston, England, and was the group's third leading ace with 16¼ aerial victories. The others only flew one tour however so they had less time in the air. His P-51 Mustangs, represented here, both nicknamed Old Crow (after the whiskey of the same name), carried him safely through 116 missions without being hit by fire from enemy airc
