Beam’s Fox Decanter

Beam’s Fox Decanter — a spirited fusion of barware and character sculpture from the golden age of novelty whiskey bottles. This collectible decanter portrays a fox standing upright in full hunting dress, complete with red riding coat, top hat, and cane. Its exaggerated expression and charming stance were designed to amuse and stand out on the bar shelf. Glazed in vivid color, the piece was both a functional container and a conversation piece.

Produced in the 1970s by the James B. Beam Distilling Co., this figural decanter was made by Regal China — a firm known for crafting whimsical and finely detailed ceramic bottles for Beam’s limited editions. Animal-themed and anthropomorphic designs were especially popular during this period, appealing to collectors and gift buyers. Each bottle was filled with Kentucky Straight Bourbon and sealed with a coordinating stopper, as this example retains.

Now empty but full of personality, this decanter makes a delightful gift for fox hunters, bourbon lovers, or collectors of vintage barware. It captures a moment when packaging became playful — and ceramic became collectible.