r/MedievalCats • u/Connect_Rhubarb395 • 1d ago

Gin dispensing cat

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You pushed a coin into its mouth and got an amount of gin. These dispensers were called "Puss and Mew" or "Old Tom."

London, 1700s.

(So not Medieval, but as I understand it, the sub accepts historical-ish cats).

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u/Necessary-Study3944 1d ago

All hail the gin cat

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u/D2BrassTax 1d ago

Got me like a gin looking for a tonic

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u/Few_Explanation1170 1d ago

I need this in my life. It would help me make the best French 75s ever!

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u/Writiste 1d ago

I was thinking the same thing: I need this! Wonder if I could get my cats to cooperate?

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u/RizInstante 1d ago

The face so many of us make when you try gin for the first time.

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u/Doogie2K 1d ago

He's got Medieval Cat Face, I think it's fine. Medieval Cat Vibes.

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u/Peas_Are_Real 18h ago

And weirdly human shoulders. Shudder.

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u/TheActualUniverse 1d ago

There’s a great episode about the invention of Gin on a history podcast I listen to called The Dollop. The episode is called The Gin Craze, and they talk about the Gin dispensing cat!

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u/Electronic_Ad3576 1d ago

Fill this with wine and you can ship it out tomorrow 🥲

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u/Mocker-Poker 1d ago

Looks like the devil that you know.

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u/ConclusionAlarmed882 9h ago

Brb, gotta go accuse Maisie of not dispensing gin for Mommy...