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Advert for Excelsior Whisky, available locally


Source: Aberystwyth Observer 29/11/1894       Date: 1894
Copyright:       Type: Newspaper
Description:

Transcript:
We have examined analytically this blend of Scotch Whiskey, and find it to be unusually pure, of excellent flavour, and well matured. Recommended with confidence as a safe and palatable stimulant for the sick and convalescent."
SOLD LOCALLY BY MR. A. NOYES, West End Stores, Pier Street,
MR. W. H. WEMYSS, Lion Royal Hotel.
MRS S. J. SMITH, Smith's Hotel, "24," Great Darkgate street.
Recommended with confidence as a Stimulant for Sick and Convalescent." - LONDON PRACTITIONER
Notes:
Linked to
Alfred Noyes , Aberystwyth
Gogerddan Arms , Aberystwyth
Smiths Hotel , 24 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth (exact location uncertain)

Total: 2