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Rare 150-Year-Old Cider Discovered in Utah Bottle

2/24/2026

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  • Researchers believe a 150-year-old bottle found at an archaeological site in Alta, Utah, contains alcoholic apple cider and is the only intact historic spirit found in Utah.
  • Archaeologist Ian Wright described the find as rare and exciting.
  • Experts from High West Distillery analyzed the liquid and described it as fruity with oxidized notes similar to Fino Sherry.
  • The distillery plans to replicate the drink and explore its microbial composition.