Recently P&O Cruises’ dining division launched a new food and wine list aboard their passenger ships and to celebrate they commissioned a series of posters to commemorate emblematic drinks from different parts of the world. They chose to focus on whiskey for Scotland, wine for France, rum for the Caribbean and tea for England. The posters were designed by California born and UK based artist and musician Jeremy Harnell, whose work can be viewed on his website Sons of Wolves.
Although whiskey is consumed all over the world, Scottish whiskey is upheld as some of the best on the planet and it’s certainly the drink we most associate with this beautiful, rugged country. Jeremy’s poster nods to the incredible wildlife, natural beauty and history of Scotland.
Likewise, France is heavily associated with fine wine. From the spectacular Loire Valley to the legendary vines of Bordeaux, French wine is synonymous with quality and flavor. In this poster Jeremy depicts the iconic landmarks of Paris and alludes to the nature of wine as a drink for sharing with loved ones.
The Caribbean is truly the indisputable home of rum. Barbados takes credit for creating the first rum, and the original Mount Gay distillery continues to produce world class rum on the island to this day. When you think about the Caribbean you think of utopian white sand beaches, relaxing in the sun and, without a doubt, a glass of something special. Jeremy captures the atmosphere of the Caribbean and its rum heritage in this poster.
Although the English didn’t invent tea, it’s become the drink most associated with this small island. Whether it’s tea with the Queen or a cup of traditional builders’, English breakfast tea fuels the entire nation. In his poster, Jeremy captures many of the most recognisable symbols of England including landmarks like Stonehenge, the Angel of the North and Big Ben, and even our questionable weather.
