McCormick Distillery Company

Platte Valley Straight Corn Whiskey Stoneware Jug – McCormick Distilling (1963 or 1970 Half Pint)

Size 1963 Platte Valley Half-Pint Jug 1970 Platte Valley Half-Pint Jug

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Title:: Platte Valley Corn Whiskey Jug
Era:: Mid-20th Century (1946 - 1969)
Circa:: 1963 - 1970
Origin:: USA
Maker:: McCormick Distilling Company
Material:: Stoneware
Dimensions:: 4 ¾” tall
Condition:: Very Good (VG)

Vintage Stoneware Whiskey Jug – Platte Valley Corn Whiskey

Produced by McCormick Distilling Company of Weston, Missouri — the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi still operating in its original location — these ceramic Platte Valley Straight Corn Whiskey jugs reflect a long tradition of American stoneware packaging.

These utilitarian ceramic bottles were produced as packaging for Platte Valley whiskey, a brand first established in the mid-19th century and revived post-Prohibition. Each 4 ¾” tall jug features a rich brown glazed neck impression-stamped McCormick, with a beige stoneware body ink-printed in bold blue:

AGED IN THE HILLS
PLATTE VALLEY
STRAIGHT CORN WHISKEY
DISTILLED AND BOTTLED BY McCORMICK DISTILLING CO., WESTON, MISSOURI

Offered here is your choice of two half-pint cork-sealed jugs, dated 1963 or 1970.

1963 Jug

Base seal-inked: 135 – 63 11 – D – 16
Impression-stamped USA
Back shoulder stamped: “Federal Law Forbids The Sale or Resale of This Container”
Cork remains but top is broken
Excellent condition with no chips or cracks

1970 Jug

Base seal-inked: 168 – 1970 Liquor Bottle 11 – D16
Impression-stamped USA
Cork intact with remnants of original red wax seal and partial liquor stamp
Excellent condition with no chips or cracks
Intact lid examples are increasingly difficult to find

Collector’s Note

McCormick Distilling Company, founded in 1856, holds the distinction of being the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi River still operating in its original location. Platte Valley’s ceramic jug packaging became an iconic presentation for its straight corn whiskey during the mid-20th century.

Half-pint examples with intact corks and original wax remnants are especially desirable among collectors of American whiskey memorabilia, stoneware advertising, and mid-century distillery packaging.

Decorating Appeal

With its warm brown glaze, bold blue lettering, and traditional jug form, this Platte Valley stoneware bottle fits beautifully into Primitive and Farmhouse décor. Display it on a kitchen shelf, open pantry, bar cart, or hutch to add authentic rustic character. The ceramic body and cork detail bring subtle texture and heritage appeal to country and Americana-inspired interiors.

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