Suffering Bastard – Black Edition (by Trader Vic’s)

Behold the legendary “Suffering Bastard” in all its gloriously miserable splendour! This iconic piece of tiki history has finally sailed into The Tiki Cove, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to offer you this absolute classic from the hallowed halls of Trader Vic’s!

Meet the poor soul who’s become the patron saint of “one-too-many” tropical nights! Originally christened “Mai Tai Joe” (though we reckon he’s far too worse-for-wear to remember his own name), this eternally hungover fellow has been clutching his throbbing noggin in beautiful agony for decades. He’s quite literally the poster child for those mornings when you wake up wondering why you thought that seventh rum punch was such a brilliant idea!

This chap represents one of the very FIRST cocktail mug designs ever created, making him an absolute must-have for any serious tiki historian or collector worth their salt! Over the years, countless artists and establishments have tried to capture his particular brand of tropical torment, but none quite match the authentic anguish of the original!

The Black Edition transforms our suffering friend into an even more dramatically moody masterpiece, finished in a sumptuous matte black that somehow makes his pain look positively sophisticated! Standing at a respectable 16 cm tall and ready to hold 500 ml of whatever hair-of-the-dog remedy you fancy, this beauty serves as both vessel and cautionary tale!

Whether you’re building your vintage tiki collection or simply need a drinking companion who truly understands your post-party predicament, the Suffering Bastard is your perfectly imperfect mate! Grab this timeless treasure before he staggers off into tiki legend once again!