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From Square Bottles to the Striding Man: How Johnnie Walker Became a Global Icon – Part 2

From Square Bottles to the Striding Man: How Johnnie Walker Became a Global Icon – Part 2

There is a story behind every bottle of American, and From Square Bottles to the Striding Man: How Johnnie Walker Became a Global Icon – Part 2 carries one worth telling.

In this second article, Johnnie Walker’s iconic mascot the ‘Striding Man’, and its role within early brand advertising is considered – linking with adverts collected in Whiskeyful archive.

Final Reflections

From Square Bottles to the Striding Man: How Johnnie Walker Became a Global Icon – Part 2 is the kind of bottle that rewards the curious — those willing to sit with a glass and let the story unfold at its own pace.

Walter Graves
Walter Graves
Features & Culture Writer

Walter writes long-form features that explore the stories behind whiskey — the people, places, and landscapes that give each bottle its character. A former travel journalist, he has visited over two h...

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