Cowan’s Irish Whisky Poster

A vintage Cowan’s Finest Old Irish Whisky advertisement poster produced by William Cowan Ltd., Belfast — featuring the well-known slogan “Begorra it’s Cowan’s”.

Printed in the 1980s by Nicholson & Bass, Belfast, using full-colour lithography, this poster comes from an original print run — not a modern digital reproduction. These prints were produced in limited quantities and supplied to pubs as décor. When this stock is gone, it is gone.

This distinctive design reflects a time when Irish whiskey was promoted with bold character and confidence, even claiming to be “recommended by the leading Medical Faculty as the purest Whisky in the World”.

Created by William Strain & Sons of Belfast and London, this artwork captures the style of early Irish advertising — making it ideal for home bars, kitchens and authentic pub-style interiors.

Perfect for:

• Home bars and kitchens
• Irish pubs and restaurants
• Vintage advertising collectors
• Those with a connection to Belfast or the Cowan name

William Strain & Sons were known for producing many such advertisements for Irish distilleries at the time — including designs in this collection such as McKibbin Club Liqueur Whisky and Donard Dew Old Irish Whisky.

Product details:
Size: Approx. 24" x 18" (60cm x 45cm)
Printed in Ireland on high-quality 170gsm art paper
Usually despatched within 2 working days

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