Hate to throw a spanner in the works, so to speak, but I would prefer Canada Dry.
Not because of some blind allegiance to all things nominally Canadian, but because it reminds me of long-past summer vacations spent with my grandparents, of being sent to the store to buy another glass bottle for my grandfather’s rye and ginger, and for the 10 cents deposit I was allowed to pocket.
Sometimes snazzy graphics and unusual flavours do not beat emotional attachment.
I agree with Colin to a certain extent. However since I have never grown a deep intimate bond with my soda water I am certainly sold on the Fever Tree. Great packaging.
The Fever Tree drinks make me feel like I’m treating myself, like they’re something a bit special. And they taste more like an alcoholic drink than pop/a soda (delete as applicable according to the continent you live on).
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1. Colin McKay | 23 July, 2007 at 10:06 pm
Hate to throw a spanner in the works, so to speak, but I would prefer Canada Dry.
Not because of some blind allegiance to all things nominally Canadian, but because it reminds me of long-past summer vacations spent with my grandparents, of being sent to the store to buy another glass bottle for my grandfather’s rye and ginger, and for the 10 cents deposit I was allowed to pocket.
Sometimes snazzy graphics and unusual flavours do not beat emotional attachment.
:-)
2. James M. Helms | 24 July, 2007 at 4:31 am
I agree with Colin to a certain extent. However since I have never grown a deep intimate bond with my soda water I am certainly sold on the Fever Tree. Great packaging.
3. almostalwaysthinking | 24 July, 2007 at 8:54 am
The Fever Tree drinks make me feel like I’m treating myself, like they’re something a bit special. And they taste more like an alcoholic drink than pop/a soda (delete as applicable according to the continent you live on).
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