Tag Archives: Gin

Don’t Bogart that Gin . . . ger Ale

Posted on 1 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Don’t Bogart that Gin . . . ger Ale 01 November 2013 The ad also reveals that Gordon & Co. purchased the Equinox Springs bottling business in Manchester, Vermont. Another post from Ginger Ale authority Ken Previtali. This will join … Continue reading →

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A little on African Gin bottles

Posted on 22 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A little on African Gin bottles 22 October 2013 The two pictures above came across my wires with the email below. I was curious about the African embossing and why Dutch Gin was so popular in Africa, so I thought … Continue reading →

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Beer Street and Gin Lane by William Hogarth

Posted on 8 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Beer Street and Gin Lane William Hogarth 08 September 2013 Beer Street and Gin Lane are two prints issued in 1751 by English artist William Hogarth in support of what would become the Gin Act. they depict the evils of … Continue reading →

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A little on HOBOKEN DE BIE & Co.

Posted on 8 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cruising around the net the other day, I came across the picture below of the workers posing for a photo at the Hoboken de Bie & Co. gin distillery in Rotterdam that I thought was pretty cool. Looking for the source, I see … Continue reading →

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Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps – Udolpho Wolfe

Posted on 26 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

AROMATIC SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS UDOLPHO WOLFE 26 May 2013 I have to admit, many times when I write something about a brand or bottle is not because I know something, it is because I want to learn more and I am … Continue reading →

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Case Gins to put in a Case

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Commonly called “case gin” or “taper gin” bottles since they would pack more efficiently to a case (6 to 24 bottles) than round bottles. Bill Lindsey Bought this lot of large case gins yesterday. They weren’t cheap. Hope I did … Continue reading →

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The transposed London Jockey Club Huose (Club House) Gin

Posted on 30 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Extreme “London Jockey Clubhuose Gin” with mis-spelled CLUBHUOSE! The transposed London Jockey Club Huose (Club House) Gin 30 October 2012 LONDON JOCKEY CLUB HUOSE GIN Michael George has this extraordinary example of a London Jockey Club House Gin where ‘HOUSE’ … Continue reading →

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Some Extremely Rare Mississippi Bitters

Posted on 17 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

DR. LERIEMONDIE’S SOUTHERN BITTERS is a piece of art – Glass Works Auctions 2013 Some Extremely Rare Mississippi Bitters 17 June 2012 (Updated 06 Sep 2013) (R•041319) A while ago, I crossed digital paths with Richard Kramerich and he mentioned … Continue reading →

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AT & Co. means Asher S. Taylor & Company

Posted on 21 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

AT & Co. means Asher S. Taylor & Company 21 April 2012 Ahh…what a nice trio of AT & Co bottles that are represented in the American Bottle Auctions | Auction 55 that is now on line. AT & Co. … Continue reading →

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Heinle’s Jockey Club Root Beer – Jockey & Horse Label

Posted on 15 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hello Ferdinand, I enjoyed your recent post on the London Jockey Clubhouse Gins (Read Further: London Jockey Club House Gin) as they are one of my favorite bottles. I thought you might be interested in seeing a labeled root beer that has … Continue reading →

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