The 1972 Greater Greensboro Open commemorative decanter is arguably the most popular of the ten decanters commissioned by the Greensboro Alcoholic Beverage Control and approved by the Greater Greensboro Open Executive Committee. This Ezra Brooks issue contained 12 year old, 90 proof “real sippin’ whiskey” and went on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 1972. It sold for $15.20. This price was $10.40 more than the same whiskey in a standard bottle. 6,000 fifths were sold that day for a total of $91,200 according to published reports. Sculptor Bernard Hasenstab designed the decanter for Heritage China that stands 11” high by 8".
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