The First to Brand a Cask

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1805

The First to Brand a Cask
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In 1805, Sandeman is the first Porto wine company to brand a cask.

                    

                    

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The company starts fire branding the trademark GSC (George Sandeman & Co.) on all pipes, giving the wine a name that assures quality.

                    

                    

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Historic artwork by William Prater.

                    

                    

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