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Old Thompson is a brand of blended American whiskey produced by Barton Brands , which has been owned by the Sazerac Company since 2009.[ 1] It is known for its low price among brands of American whiskey. The company refers to it as "an excellent value".[ 2] The brand dates back to 1904, when it was introduced by the Glenmore Distillery Company , which at the time was owned by the brothers James Thompson and Francis P. Thompson.
Today it is a blended whiskey bottled at 40% alcohol by volume (80 U.S. proof ), and formulated from a mixture of 80% neutral grain spirits , and 20% straight whiskeys .[ 2]
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1 Produced for Age International 2 Produced for Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery
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