List of liquor advertising characters

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This is a list of mascot fictional characters used to market a brand of alcoholic beverage in advertisements and promotions.

Character Product Years used Notes
Bacardi BatBacardi rum1862An iconic symbol that is instantly recognizable to rum drinkers globally.[1]
Beefeater Gin 1876
Bud Ice penguinBud Ice beer1996known for ominously singing "Doo-be-doo-be-doo..."[2]
Spuds MacKenzieBud Light beer1987–1990Described as hip by drunks.[3]
Johnny, the Bud Light guy1995known for catchphrase "I love you, ma-a-a-n!"; played by Rob Roy Fitzgerald[4]
Bud Knight2017–2019
2023[5]
Budweiser FrogsBudweiser beer1995[6]One frog says "Bud," another says "weis," and a third says "er."  This is often repeated throughout the company's ads, in that order.
Frank and Louie, lizards1998main adversaries to the Budweiser frogs.[7]
Budweiser Clydesdales1930s–presentusually pulling a hitch of Budweiser with a Dalmatian riding in it. Also appear playing football against each other.
Joe CamelCamel cigarettes1987–1997 
Captain Morgan rum1944–presentbased on Sir Henry Morgan
Mabel the waitressCarling Black Label beer1950splayed by Jean Goodspeed (1951 through mid-1950s)[8]
Coors Light TwinsCoors Light beerplayed by the Klimaszewski Twins[9]
Guinness Toucan Guinness beer 1928–present in his creative interpretation, to balance a glass of Guinness beer on its nose.[10]
Hamm's Beer bearHamm's Beerdebuted 1952[11] 
Elephant and BartenderJax Beerlate-1950s and early-1960svoiced by Mike Nichols and Elaine May[12]
Frank Bartles and Ed JaymesBartles & Jaymes wine coolers1985–1991played by David Joseph Rufkahr (Bartles) and Dick Maugg (Jaymes)[13]
Jägermeister deer Jägermeister liquer 1934[14]
Keith StoneKeystone Light beer2009–presentplayed by Mitchell Jarvis[15]
Willie the Kool penguinKool cigarettesdebuted 1930s
Little old winemakerItalian Swiss Colony wine1960splayed by Ludwig Stössel, voiced by Jim Backus[16]
Marlboro ManMarlboro cigarettesdebuted 1954Wayne McLaren died in 1992 of lung cancer
David McLean, died in 1995 of lung cancer
Dick Hammer, died in 1998 of lung cancer
Eric Lawson died in 2014 of COPD
Robert "Bob" Norris, died 2019 (natural causes, was actually a non-smoker; did 12 years until decided to end the role because he didn’t want his children to smoke)
The Miller Lite Beer RefsMiller Lite beer2004–presentportrayed by Reggie Miller, Luke Wilson, and J.J. Watt.[17]
The Swedish Bikini TeamOld Milwaukee beer1991
Wade Boggs Pabst Blue Ribbon beer 1983[18]
Schlitz Malt Liquor bullSchlitz Malt Liquor1933the blue bull which has been Schlitz's symbol of manliness.[19]
St. Pauli Girl beer 1965
Bert and Harry, the Piels brothersPiels beer1955–1960voiced by Ray Goulding (Bert) and Bob Elliott (Harry)[20]
Harmon R. WhittleRed White & Blue Beer1980s
Wild Turkey (bourbon)1940

References

  1. ↑ Rodríguez-Jiménez, Jorge (2025-06-10). "BACARDí, An Iconic Rum With An Impressive History". we are Mitú. 100% American & Latino. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  2. ↑ "Where Did The Bud Ice Penguin Come From? [2026]". Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  3. ↑ Bates, Ashley (2026-07-04). "What Kind of Dog Breed Was Spuds MacKenzie? Celebrity Dogs Presented". Dogster. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  4. ↑ By (1995-12-19). "BUD LIGHT'S 'I LOVE YOU, MAN' GOES TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  5. ↑ Eaton, Quinn (2023-06-26). "Bud Light Is Bringing Back Their Iconic "Bud Knight" Character To Save The Day | Whiskey Riff". Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  6. ↑ Smith, Creshonda A. (2025-02-07). "Whatever Happened To Budweiser's Beloved Frogs?". The Takeout. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  7. ↑ themeworld (1998-09-16), Budweiser Lizards, Frank & Louie, retrieved 2026-07-26
  8. ↑ Brady, Dan (2025-12-03). "Brady's Bunch of Lorain County Nostalgia: Carling Black Label Ads – November & December 1955". Brady's Bunch of Lorain County Nostalgia. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  9. ↑ Mies, Andrew (2025-05-19). "Remember Coors Light's Iconic "And Twins" Commercials? | Whiskey Riff". Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  10. ↑ Taylor, Heather (2020-05-20). "7 Alcohol Brand Mascots We'd Like to (Safely) Grab a Drink With Post-Quarantine". PopIcon.life. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  11. ↑ Reicher, Matt (2025-09-28). "From Napkin Sketch to Cultural Icon: The Rise and Fall of the Hamm's Bear". Medium. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  12. ↑ "Animated Jax Beer Commercials". Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  13. ↑ MarissaFunkler (2025-09-16). "What Happened To Bartles And Jaymes Wine Coolers? Nostalgic Reflections » MPWWine.com". mpwwine.com. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  14. ↑ Romero, Alberto (2021-12-13). "The legend that inspired the Jägermeister logo". Periérgeia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  15. ↑ Lemieux, Melissa (2023-09-21). "Whatever Happened To Keith Stone Beer Commercials & Who Played The Smooth Star?". Looper. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  16. ↑ "Please Wait - CardCow.com". www.cardcow.com. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  17. ↑ Phillip, Carmichael (2026-01-23). "Who Are the Actors in the Miller Lite Commercial? (Reggie Miller, Luke Wilson, J.J. Watt)". Acting Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  18. ↑ "Beer-Drinking Legend Wade Boggs Is Pabst's Perfect Pitchman". InsideHook. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  19. ↑ Waterman, Ashley. "The Coolest Stories Behind Famous Alcohol Logos and Mascots". Ranker. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  20. ↑ Obsessive, Animation (2022-12-02). "The Story of the Bert and Harry Piel Commercials". Animation Obsessive. Retrieved 2026-07-27.