Old Invalid from Sandeman

Allan Engelsted Laurents · Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:56 am

I am not a fan of the modern "Old Invalid" from Sandeman, But came across this old bottle, I just needed in my fridge.
The label says: By appointment to his Majesty King George V.
Take a closer look at the label, it is quite interesting.

So it got me wondering whether "Old Invalids", could be made for War-veterans from WW1?

Digging in to the history of "the Old Invalid", it tells me, that more than a hundred years ago in England, port was on doctors Perscriptions.
Something like, one bottle a Day keeps the doctor away

I knew that Port is not just for pleasure

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:44 pm

A darn good doctor in my book

Bradley Bogdan · Post by **Bradley Bogdan** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:59 am

I love the bottom of the label "I consider it a Wine suitable for invalids, and for general consumption." That's basically FDA approval for therapeutic use of Port right? Haha.

As usual, another very interesting bottle, thanks for sharing!

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Bert VD · Post by **Bert VD** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 1:32 pm

i love objects with a story

Mahmoud Ali · Post by **Mahmoud Ali** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:03 am

Bert VD wrote:i love objects with a story

.....and when it comes to port and wine I love old objects.

Great looking label, makes the new labels look boring by comparison. I didn't know there was a modern Old Invalid, have never seen it before.

Cheers.......................Mahmoud.

For The Love Of Port