Gordon’s Ad and Poster Collection: Gordon’s is a brand of London dry gin first produced in 1769. The top markets for Gordon’s are (in descending order) the United Kingdom, the United States and Greece. It is owned by the British spirits company Diageo and is made in Scotland (although flavourings may be added elsewhere). It is the world’s best selling London Dry gin. Gordon’s has been the UK’s number one gin since the late 19th century. (Wikipedia)
Gordon’s Ad and Poster Collection:
1930’s Ads and Posters:
1937 Drinks never taste thin with Gordon’s Gin
1940’s Ads and Posters:
1941 There’s no Gin like Gordon’s! Drinks Never Taste Thin With Gordon’s Gin
1947 there’s no gin like Gordon’s
1950’s Ads and Posters:
1953 Gordon’s Distilled London Dry Gin. there’s no gin like Gordon’s
1955 There’s no gin like Gordon’s
1955 There’s no gin like Gordon’s
1959 She. The book says 3 to 1. He. The boys say 10 to 1. Gordon’s Gin
1959 2 Recipes for Happy Holidays! there’s no gin like Gordon’s
1959 Fall Forecast. Crisper, drier Martinis … thanks to Gordon’s
1959 In Spring, when drinks grow tall… There’s a Gin like Gordon’s
1959 The Gin that made 190 Summers cooler… There’s no Gin like Gordon’s
1959 She. The book says 3 to 1. He. The boys say 10 to 1. Gordon’s Gin
1960’s Ads and Posters:
1962 This clock dates back to Alexander Gordon – England, 1769. So does the Gin. Gordon’s
1963 Gordon’s & Tonic. English invention for coping with the noonday sun
1963 This is the first Christmas card, but this English holiday greeting is older! Gordon’s Gin
1963 Two historic inventions that Englishmen still hold dear. Gordon’s Gin
1964 Gordon’s Gin. A Guide To Famous English Pubs
1964 Gordon’s holds the patent on the smoothest, clearest vodka made!
1964 Gordon’s hold the patent on the smoothest, clearest vodka made!
1965 In 1769, Alexander Gordon gave the English another exhilarating activity to enjoy on the ice
1965 It was London 1769, the night Alexander Gordon introduced his new discovery to the boys
1965 No. You won’t see our patent in your Gordon’s Vodka Screwdriver
1965 No. You won’t see our patent of smoothness in your Gordon’s Vodka martini, but every sip says it’s there
1965 No wonder the English have kept cool for 196 years! Gordon’s Gin
1965 When word got around about his new discovery, 18th century London beat a path to Mr. Gordon’s door
1966 Mr. Gordon’s discovery put a special glow in many an Old English holiday greeting
1967 No wonder the English have kept cool for 198 years! Gordon’s
1967 Whatever you add to your vodka drinks… start with the patent of smoothness. Only Gordon’s Vodka has it
1967 Mad Dogs and Englishmen, The Navy Shipshape. Gordon’s Gin and Tonic. What will the English think of next
1967 What will the English think of next. Gordon’s Gin
1967 What will the English think of next. Gordon’s Gin
1968 Gordon’s Gin. Gordon’s Cranaby St. What will the English think of next
1968 Gordon’s Gin. Gordon’s John Bull. What will the English think of next
1968 Gordon’s Gin. Gordon’s RuddyMerry. What will the English think of next
1968 Gordon’s Gin. Gordon’s ‘So-Ho’ What will the English think of next
1968 Gordon’s Gin. Gordon’s ‘Velvet Crown’ What will the English think of next
1968 Gordon’s … the only Vodka with a patent of smoothness!
1969 Gordon’s. It’s how the English keep their gin up!
1969 Gordon’s. It’s how the Merrie Olde English keep their gin up!
1969 Gordon’s & Fresca! Notice the chill in the air
1969 ‘Lots of things have changed here in England since 1769. Drinking Gordon’s Gin isn’t one of them. Thank goodness.’
1969 ‘You Americans may have invented the dry martini. Fortunately, we English gave you the Gordon’s Gin for it.’
1969 The vodka better be Gordon’s
1969 The vodka better be Gordon’s
1969 The vodka better be Gordon’s
1970’s Ads and Posters:
1970 Gordon’s. It’s how the Brr-rr-r-itish keep their gin up!
1970 Gordon’s- It’s how the English keep their gin up!
1971 …and you thought all vodkas were alike. Gordon’s
1971 Gordon’s. It’s how the Merrie Olde English keep their gin up!
1972 The happy vodka. Gordon’s
1972 ‘We flavour-age our juniper berries.’ It’s how Gordon’s keeps its gin up!
1972 ‘We make every batch of gin the same centuries-olde way… so you can make martini over 55 different ways.’ Gordon’s
1972 ‘We still use our centuries-olde pot still method.’ It’s how Gordon’s keeps its Christmas spirit up!
1972 ‘We take our jolly good time.’ It’s how Gordon’s keeps its gin up!
1973 How the English keep dry. Gordon’s Gin
1973 How the English keep dry. Gordon’s Gin
1973 How the English keep dry. Gordon’s Gin
1973 How the English keep dry for the holidays. Gordon’s Gin
1973 The happy vodka. Gordon’s
1973 The happy vodka. Gordon’s
1974 Gordon’s Gin not only makes a better dry martini, it makes a better everything
1974 How the English keep dry. Gordon’s
1974 The happy vodka. Gordon’s
1974 The happy vodka. Gordon’s
1975 How the English keep dry. Gordon’s Gin
1975 How the English keep dry. Gordon’s Gin
1975 How the English keep everything dry. Gordon’s Gin
1975 The happy combo. Gordon’s Vodka & Squirt
1977 How The English Keep Everything Dry. Gordon’s
1977 There are 108 reasons to give it. Gordon’s
1978 Good Taste Is More Than An Image. It’s A Gift. Now, the clear, clean, refreshing taste of Gordon’s Gin in a beautiful gift package
1978 Gordon’s Didn’t Get To Be The World’s Largest Selling Gin Without Making An Exceptional Martini
1978 There are 108 ways the English keep dry with Gordon’s
1978 There are 108 ways the English keep dry with Gordon’s
1980’s Ads and Posters:
1980 Jeep CJ Renegade at Gordon’s Gin Crystal Clear Sweepstakes
1981 It’s crystal-clear. It’s a bit more expensive, but for a crisp Gin & Tonic, the word comes to Gordon’s
1981 It’s crystal-clear. It’s a bit more expensive, but for impeccable dry Martini, the word comes to Gordon’s
1983 Gordon’s and Tonic. The pleasure is crystal clear
1983 ‘I could go for something Gordon’s’ The possibilities are endless
1983 ‘I could go for something Gordon’s’ The possibilities are endless
1983 ‘I could go for something Gordon’s’ The possibilities are endless
1983 ‘I could go for something Gordon’s’ The possibilities are endless
1984 ‘I could go for something Gordon’s’ The possibilities are endless
1985 ‘I could go for something Gordon’s’ The possibilities are endless
1985 ‘The Ultimate Gin & Tonic’ Gordon’s Gin & Canada Dry Tonic
1986 ‘I could go for something cool, crisp and Gordon’s’
1987 England Known For Its Rock Groups. And Its Gin. The Gin Of England And The World. Gordon’s
1988 England Known For It’s Sense Of Tradition. And Its Gin. The Gin Of England And The World. Gordon’s
1987 Gordon’s- The Gin Of England. Presents The English Sweepstakes
1988 England Known For Its Christmas Spirit. Season’s Greetings from The Gin Of England. And The World. Gordon’s
1988 England Known For Its Bird Watchers. And Its Gin. The Gin Of England. And The World. Gordon’s
1988 England Known For Its Majestic Queens. And Its Gin. The Gin Of England. And The World. Gordon’s
1988 England Known For Its Playboys. And Its Gin. The Gin Of England. And The World. Gordon’s
1989 England Known For Its Rowdy Sports Fans. And Its Gin. The Gin Of England. And The World. Gordon’s
1989 England Known For Its Tee Parties. And Its Gin. The Gin Of England. And The World. Gordon’s
1990’s Ads and Posters:
1991 Gotcha! Good Time & Gordon’s Gin
1996 ‘Good conversation. Better friends. With the boar’s flavors. it never ends!’ Pour the Boar! Gordon’s Vodka
1996 ‘The party really started when the boar was poured!’ Pour the Boar! Gordon’s
1997 Friday 7.42pm You’re having a conversation. (Without a modem.) Gordon’s
1997 Saturday 2.17pm You could be home cataloguing your CD collection. Gordon’s
1997 Thursday 10.14pm You have no idea what’s on tv. Gordon’s
1998 When was the last time you shot the breeze. Gordon’s
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Wikipedia article about Gordon’s Gin
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