Blenheim Factory Tours

Apparently it is possible to arrange a factory tour of the Blenheim bottling plant and Danielle O. of the always amazing roadsideamerica.com has a review for us.  This comes as quite the surprise to me because on my recent trip through South of the Border, it seemed pretty clear that visitors weren't permitted....guess it never hurts to ask!

Pre-1915 Mouth Blown Blenheim Bottle

Personal Collection - BLENHEIM BOTTLING WORKS BLENHEIM, S.C.

 Maker unknown - Pre-1915 mouth blown

Bottle is undated, however key bottle characteristics place it between 1890 and 1915.  We all know Blenheim has only been a Southern Tradition since 1903, so this is one of the earliest if not the very first Blenheim bottle design. I would love to know if there is anyone actually at Blenheim that could confirm this. My requests to the company for assistance have thus far gone unanswered and unfortunately I get the sense they may not have very good records from before the time of the Schafer family.

1965 6 1/2 oz Vintage Ginger Ale Bottle

Personal Collection - BLENHEIM GINGER ALE 6 1/2 FL OZ  

 Laurens Glass Works, Laurens, SC - dated 1965 

ACL two tone red and yellow printing

Blenheim Grape Cap / Blenheim Flavors

Personal Collection - Vintage Blenheim Grape Bottle Cap by BLENHEIM BOTG WKS - Date Unknown.

I am guessing it is from the same era as the 6 1/2 oz. bottle from the use of the Palmetto logo. At one time Blenheim produced a whole line of flavored sodas including (but not necessarily limited to) grape, cherry, orange, and strawberry. Whether they came in both 'Hot' and 'Not as Hot' varieties is unclear. If anyone is aware of any other flavors produced by Blenheim or has actually tried any of these flavors, let me know in the comments.

Blenheim Ginger Ale Cupcakes (w/ Recipe!)

Blenheim Cupcake Recipe

You're probably quite familiar with Blenheim as a popular mixer for making spicy mixed drinks, but Blenheim as an ingredient in baked goods? Yes please! This original concoction comes to us via Bridget of the blog Sugar Buff. I can't help but wonder what they would taste like with the addition of bacon and sriracha, creating the ultimate culinary trifecta!  If anyone is brave enough to find out, be sure to let me know in the comments...

Post 1965 6 1/2 oz Vintage Ginger Ale Bottle

Personal Collection - 6 1/2 FL OZ BLENHEIM BOTTLING WORKS 
Chattanooga Glass Company - Post 1965
ACL all yellow printing