A jug carrying a brand's logo was the bar's silent salesman: it sat out every night, reminding guests which whisky to order.

About the product

The Glenfiddich water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenfiddich was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The Glenfiddich water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenfiddich was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

A jug carrying a brand's logo was the bar's silent salesman: it sat out every night, reminding guests which whisky to order.

About the product

The Glenfiddich water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenfiddich was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Before plastic advertising existed, the branded water jug was the spirit house's most common gift to the bar — a small, standing ad next to the bottle.

About the product

The Glenfiddich water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenfiddich was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when Smirnoff shipped promotional jugs out to bars, it was a small standing ad next to the bottle — today it's a collector's item.

About the product

This Smirnoff jug is a classic branded water jug, originally made as a promotional item for bars and homes where Smirnoff vodka was poured. It's used to serve cold water alongside the drink.

Today it's as much a collector's item for spirits enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit.

Back when Tanqueray shipped promotional jugs out to bars, it was a small standing ad next to the bottle — today it's a collector's item.

About the product

This Tanqueray jug is a classic branded water jug, originally made as a promotional item for bars and homes where Tanqueray gin was poured. It's used to serve cold water alongside the drink.

Today it's as much a collector's item for spirits enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit.

Back when Finlandia shipped promotional jugs out to bars, it was a small standing ad next to the bottle — today it's a collector's item.

About the product

This Finlandia jug is a classic branded water jug, originally made as a promotional item for bars and homes where Finlandia vodka was poured. It's used to serve cold water alongside the drink.

Today it's as much a collector's item for spirits enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit.

Whisky jug, water jug, waterjug - the name changes, the purpose stays the same: set the bottle aside and serve with style.

Expert description

Bacardi Romkande 2 is another vintage water jug featuring Bacardi branding, the sister piece to our Romkande 1 and likewise intended for serving at the table.

Like its companion, this is a used, vintage whisky jug - we only have 2 units of this exact one in stock, and it may carry visible traces of a previous life in a bar or home. That kind of patina is part of the charm of a genuine vintage find rather than a newly produced item: no two jugs have quite the same story.

The Bacardi brand dates back to 1862, when Facundo Bacardí Massó founded the company in Cuba. Promotional items like this jug were historically handed out to bars and restaurants as part of the brand's marketing, and they are popular today among collectors of vintage bar accessories.

Specifications

Name: Bacardi Romkande 2
Type: Water Jug / Waterjug
Material: Ceramic/porcelain
Condition: Used, vintage - may show signs of wear
Units in stock: 2

Did you know?

Vintage promotional serving pieces like this jug were typically produced in limited runs for specific bars or markets, making each surviving example a little unique today.

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Water jug, waterjug, whisky jug - call it what you like. This one is one of only two examples we have on the shelf.

Expert description

Bacardi Romkande 1 is a vintage water jug featuring Bacardi branding, intended for serving rum and other drinks at the table.

The jug is what we call a vintage whisky jug - a used piece with the patina and history that comes with a genuine vintage find. Only 2 units of this exact jug are in stock, so be aware that it may show signs of wear from previous use. That is exactly the kind of detail that makes a vintage bar item special - a jug with a prior life, not a factory-fresh copy.

Bacardi is one of the world's most famous rum brands, founded in Cuba in 1862 by Facundo Bacardí Massó. This type of promotional item was historically used by bars and private homes to serve rum-based drinks, and pieces like it are now sought-after collectibles among bar equipment enthusiasts.

Specifications

Name: Bacardi Romkande 1
Type: Water Jug / Waterjug
Material: Ceramic/porcelain
Condition: Used, vintage - may show signs of wear
Units in stock: 2

Did you know?

Bacardi was founded in 1862 in Cuba and is today one of the best-selling spirits brands in the world - promotional items like this jug typically date from an era when bars used branded serving pieces as part of their identity.

See our full range of Bacardi

A jug carrying a brand's logo was the bar's silent salesman: it sat out every night, reminding guests which whisky to order.

About the product

The Dimple water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Dimple was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

A jug carrying a brand's logo was the bar's silent salesman: it sat out every night, reminding guests which whisky to order.

About the product

The Dimple water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Dimple was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

A jug carrying a brand's logo was the bar's silent salesman: it sat out every night, reminding guests which whisky to order.

About the product

The Dimple water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Dimple was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Before plastic advertising existed, the branded water jug was the spirit house's most common gift to the bar — a small, standing ad next to the bottle.

About the product

The Dewars water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Dewars was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Before plastic advertising existed, the branded water jug was the spirit house's most common gift to the bar — a small, standing ad next to the bottle.

About the product

The Dewars water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Dewars was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The Ballantines water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Ballantines was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Before plastic advertising existed, the branded water jug was the spirit house's most common gift to the bar — a small, standing ad next to the bottle.

About the product

The Aberlour water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Aberlour was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The Aberlour water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Aberlour was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

A jug carrying a brand's logo was the bar's silent salesman: it sat out every night, reminding guests which whisky to order.

About the product

The Glenfiddich water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenfiddich was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The Glenfiddich water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenfiddich was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The Glenlivet water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenlivet was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

A jug carrying a brand's logo was the bar's silent salesman: it sat out every night, reminding guests which whisky to order.

About the product

The Glenlivet water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenlivet was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Before plastic advertising existed, the branded water jug was the spirit house's most common gift to the bar — a small, standing ad next to the bottle.

About the product

The Glenlivet water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenlivet was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The Glenlivet water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Glenlivet was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Before plastic advertising existed, the branded water jug was the spirit house's most common gift to the bar — a small, standing ad next to the bottle.

About the product

The J&B water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where J&B was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The J&B water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where J&B was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The J&B water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where J&B was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

There is no whisky in this one. It is the jug you pour the few drops of water into the whisky from — the kind that stood on the bar back when every distillery had its own made.

Please note: This is a vintage whisky jug that has been used and may therefore show wear.

The expert's description

The Glenkinchie whisky jug is a ceramic water jug carrying the distillery name, made for adding water to whisky.

These jugs were originally made as bar equipment and handed out to pubs and whisky bars. They are small on purpose, because it does not take much water, and most have a spout that can dose a few drops at a time.

This one is used and carries its age with it. It still works as it should, and gets used as much for display on a shelf as beside the bottle.

Specifications

Name: Glenkinchie Whisky Jug Water Jug
Brand: Glenkinchie
Type: Ceramic water jug
Use: For adding water to whisky
Condition: Vintage, used, may show wear

How to use the jug

Fill the jug with cold water and pour a few drops into the whisky at a time. Taste between each addition — it does not take much, and there is no going back once the water is in the glass.

Condition and wear

The jug is used and may carry marks from many years on a bar. Look through the photos before buying, and expect the possibility of small chips in the glaze or faded print.

Did you know?

A few drops of water really do change the aroma. Researchers have measured that some of the compounds giving whisky its character gather more densely near the surface when the alcohol strength drops a little.

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Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The Mackinlays water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Mackinlays was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The Chivas Regal water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Chivas Regal was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.

Back when whisky houses shipped promotional items to bars worldwide, this type of jug was one of the most common — and today, one of the most collected.

About the product

The Grand Macnish water jug is a classic branded jug, originally made as a promotional item to sit at bars and in homes where Grand Macnish was poured. It's used to add water to whisky drop by drop or in small amounts, letting the aromas open up.

Today it's as much a collector's item for whisky enthusiasts as a piece of everyday bar kit — both uses work well.