About this Vintage Print Ad
This advertisement features blues legend B.B. King, highlighting his influence on music and his preference for Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky. The ad draws a parallel between King's unique musical style and the distinctiveness of Cutty Sark, suggesting that just as fans adopt his music, they also choose his brand of Scotch. The ad leverages King's endorsement to position Cutty Sark as a drink for leaders and trendsetters.
- Brand: Cutty Sark
- Product: Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky
- Tagline: A world full of copies, here's to the originals
- Publication: Esquire Magazine
- Year: 1982
Objects in the advertisement: man, guitar, glass, ice, hand, shirt, tie
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