Bond’s Bar

Beam, Jim Beam (1967 Ad)

Maybe we can’t peek inside 007’s home bar, but chances are it would contain many of the items featured here. Here is a complete accounting of the brands and styles enjoyed by Commander Bond. Items exclusive to the films are in italics.

Apéritifs: Campari, Kina Lillet.

Beer: Franziskaner, Guinness Stout, Löwenbräu, Miller High Life and Red Stripe.

Bourbon: I.W. Harper, Jim Beam, Old Grand-Dad, Walker’s Deluxe.

Brandy and Cognac: Calvados, Hennessy.

Canadian Whisky: Canadian Club.

Gin: Beefeater, Gordon’s, House of Lords, Steinhäger.

Japanese Whisky: Suntory.

Scotch Whisky: Black & White, Haig and Haig (Pinch or Dimple).

Tennessee Whiskey: Jack Daniel’s.

Vermouth: Cinzano, Martini & Rossi.

Vodka: Absolut, Finlandia, Smirnoff (Red, Blue and Black Labels), Stolichnaya, Wolfschmidt.

Other: Enzian, korn schnapps, kummel, ouzo, raki, sake (but only served in large tumblers), sherry, slivovic, white creme de menthe.

Champagnes: Bollinger, Dom Perignon, Krug, Pommery, Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot.

Wines: Name brands include Calvet, Kavaklidere, Château Angélus and Mouton Rothschild. Besides red wines in general, styles enjoyed by Bond include Chianti, Fondant, Liebfraumilch, Mâcon, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Pouilly-Fuissé, Riquewihr, Rosé d’Anjou, Theotaki Aspro, and White Bordeaux.

Soda Water: Perrier.

Other ingredients: Angostura bitters.

Garnishes: Lemon peel, lime.


Original material © 2002 The Minister of Martinis
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Image © 1967 The James B. Beam Distilling Company
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