Category Archives: Spirits

William H. Walker and his Tonic Bitters

Posted on 17 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

William H. Walker and his Tonic Bitters 17 December 2013 (R•072719) I came across this 1869 advertisement above for Walker’s Tonic Bitters that I found in the Louisville Daily Express. I think I may have an unlisted bitters. Doing a little … Continue reading →

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A Frog’s Eye View of Glass Works Auction 100

Posted on 27 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Frog’s Eye View of Glass Works Auction 100 27 November 2013 by Jeff Burkhardt (Froggy) Just as most of us are stepping off to start Christmas shopping, Glass Works Auctions invites us to buy ourselves an early Christmas present in … Continue reading →

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R. H. Becker’s Celebrated Russian Bitters – New Brunswick, NJ

Posted on 26 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

R. H. Becker’s Celebrated Russian Bitters – New Brunswick, NJ He is the sole proprietor of Becker’s Celebrated Russian Bitters, an article that is known throughout the length and breadth of the land… 26 November 2013 (R•021818) Jim Hagenbuch over … Continue reading →

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Looking at a collection of Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Flasks

Posted on 25 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at a collection of Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Flasks 25 November 2013 While visiting with John Pastor and Liz Maxbauer in New Hudson, Michigan the other day, I was able to look at quite a few extraordinary … Continue reading →

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Thomas Pepper’s Sons – Pepper’s Laxative Stomach Bitters

Posted on 21 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Thomas Pepper’s Sons Pepper’s Laxative Stomach Bitters Ashland, Pennsylvania 21 November 2013 Perched on ebay is this nice example of a labeled, Pepper’s Laxative Stomach Bitters. The grand description says “Mint* Pepper’s Laxative Stomach Bitters”. Still a great example and fun … Continue reading →

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Hartman’s Old Virginia Bitters – Tonic, Appetizer and Man Restorer

Posted on 19 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hartman’s Old Virginia Bitters Tonic, Appetizer and Man Restorer by Joe Gourd & Ferdinand Meyer V Drink it plain or in whiskey three or four times a day, and you will feel like a new man. 19 November 2013 Last … Continue reading →

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Yochim Brothers Distillery, New Orleans Family History

Posted on 15 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Yochim Brothers Distillery, New Orleans Family History 15 November 2013 (R•112613) I did a post earlier this year called The New Orleans Absinthe Makers where I posted a picture of my Yochim Bros. Stomach Bitters. This prompted the following e-mail with some … Continue reading →

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Sterne’s Celebrated Congress Bourbon Bitters

Posted on 3 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sterne’s Celebrated Congress Bourbon Bitters 3 November 2013 (R•101818) While looking at Bourbon Cordial advertising last night, I came across this wonderful lithograph of an early agriculture and hunting scene held by the the Library of Congress. The date is … Continue reading →

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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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‘Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle of Rum’ Bottles On Bayou?

Posted on 25 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

‘Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle Of Rum’ Bottles On Bayou? 25 October 2013 I thought I would lead off today with a very interesting e-mail I received from a fellow Houstonian who has uncovered some bottle history I was … Continue reading →

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