The original Dr J Hostetter's "Celebrated" Stomachic Bitters was formulated in the first hall of the 19th Century by native Pennsylvanian Dr Jacob Hostetter and became popular with the clientele.

In 1853, his son David commercialized the formula - macerated only in the pure essence of Monongahela Rye - that would go on to sell more than 50,000,000 bottles!

During the American Civil War the bitters were rationed to Union Soldiers perhaps dubiously as a "positive against the fatal maladies of the Southern swamps and the poisonous tendency of the impure rivers and bayous" and was enjoyed so universally that it found its way onto the back bar of every respectable saloon in America and beyond!

Today's formulated bitter combines original ingredients with aromatics and botanicals, rose and candied fruit and the Red Carmine extract of the cochineal cactus beetle.

We strive to provide fast and reliable delivery, with Free Express Delivery on orders over £150 (UK Mainland only).

Express Delivery

Orders placed by 2pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day.
Orders placed after 2pm Thursday arrive on Monday.
Orders placed after 2pm Friday arrive on Tuesday.
A signature is required, with GPS-confirmed tracking.
Bank Holidays and seasonal holidays are not considered working days by couriers.

Standard Delivery

Economy (2-3 working days) – Orders placed before 2pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day.

Learn more about our Delivery Service here.