Mitchell Old Irish Whisky Poster

The Mitchell’s Old Irish Whisky Poster is based on an original Irish whiskey advertisement associated with Mitchell & Co., Belfast Distillers. The design reflects the style and character of Irish whiskey advertising from the late 1800s and early 1900s, when Belfast was an important commercial centre for Irish spirits and merchant trade.

This poster was printed in the 1980s from the original advertisement design and supplied to pubs as décor. Produced as part of an original lithographic print run by Nicholson & Bass, Belfast, it is not a modern reproduction. These posters are original 1980s print stock and remaining copies are increasingly difficult to source.

These advertisements once appeared in pubs and spirit grocers across Ireland. This poster is a later print, produced in the 1980s and supplied to pubs as décor.

Irish whiskey advertising from this period combined strong typography, merchant branding and traditional distillery imagery to promote regional whiskey merchants throughout Ireland and overseas markets. Posters such as this became closely associated with the atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs and whiskey bars.

Belfast played a major role in Ireland’s whiskey and merchant trade during the late 19th century, with local distillers and bonded merchants exporting Irish whiskey internationally. The Mitchell’s brand reflects that period of Irish commercial history and the importance of whiskey advertising in pub culture across Ireland.

Today the Mitchell’s Old Irish Whisky Poster is popular for Irish pub décor, home bars and interiors inspired by traditional Irish pubs. Many customers recognise these posters from pubs in Ireland and Irish-themed bars around the world.

Poster Size: Approximately 24" x 18" (60cm x 45cm)

Print Finish: High quality 170gsm art paper

Origin: Printed in Ireland

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