Alcohol theme
66 items found in Alcohol theme
Patent of cocktail shaker (1937) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: An innkeeper in the mid 19thC, whilst using two containers to pour drinks back and forth, noticed the mouth of one container being smaller than the other. He proceeded to hold the them together, then shaking them "for a bit of a show". With several patent developments si...
Patent of cork extractor (1930) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Wine was stored in jugs, oil cloth and pieces of woods used instead of corks as we know today. In the 17th century it became more common to have corks in bottles, resulting in the need for an efficient cork extractor. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cert...
Patent of corkscrew (1898) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The first patented corkscrew in England was by Samuel Henshaw in 1795. However, earlier designs of a corkscrew was based on a tool called a gun worm, used to remove an unfired bullet from a musket's barrel. Since many manufacturers in the 19th century made gun worms, the...
Patent of beer-mug (1876) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: After water and tea, beer is the third most popular drink, and by far, the most popular alcoholic drink in the world. Beer making is as old as human history, predating the written language. Dating back to 3,500 BC, the earliest evidence of beer making was found in weste...
Patent of bottle opener (1939) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Cast iron bottle openers were made in many shapes and sizes, often very cheeky featuring naked ladies. Many have also been made to commemorate Royal occasions such as Charles and Diana's wedding day. Most early bottle openers weren't sold but given away free with a bottl...
Glass to not give a shit (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: We enjoy wine for its pleasant taste as well as health benefits but, research shows that drinking red wine may also help us get to sleep more easily - grape skins are full of melatonin, which assists our body clock to tell us when it is time to go to bed. A6 size (148...
Wine label book club (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The labelling of wine has been around for centuries. The tomb of King Tutankhamen, who died in 1352 BC, was laden with wine in jars, that had labels so specific that it could meet wine label laws of several countries. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cer...
Bow tie champagne (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The bubbles in champagne give the tipple its aroma and taste, as well as its fizz. Each glass of champagne releases approximately 20 million bubbles. With this card, millions of heartfelt bubbly wishes for the future. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cer...
Birthday wine cork (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Italian geneticists found that a compound called resveratrol found in grape skins, can prolong the life of vertebrates. The compound, also delays the mental and physical decline associated with age. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produc...
Champagne cheers (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A popped cork from a bottle of champagne reaches a velocity of around 40 miles (64 km) per hour. Sending with this card, a festive energy of bubbly celebrations. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact o...
Good book and wine (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The benefits of enjoying a glass of wine, has been documented for over 5,000 years, as it transiently calms the central nervous system. According to studies, six minutes of reading can reduce stress by more than two thirds. The two activities makes for a blissful combin...
Emergency wine (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Most adults admit they turn to alcohol to help them cope after a stressful day. Studies have also shown that alcohol can help us live longer. Moderate drinking reduces stress whilst enhancing the fun of socialising, leading to a happier lifestyle. A6 size (148mm x 105...