Archive for the "Liquor" Category
Aug3

Diddy’s Vodka Confiscated At Airport

Posted at 9:39 AM by Johnny

Members of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ entourage were forced to abandon cases of vodka at a French airport after customs officials told them their stash of booze was too big.

The rapper’s aides surrendered several bottles of Ciroc vodka, of which Diddy is the brand ambassador, after they were stopped by officials at the Cote d’Azur airport in Nice last week.

According to the New York Post’s Page Six, the employees were bringing the liquor from the U.S. for Combs’ parties in St. Tropez.

A source tells the publication, “His entourage was stopped at customs for having too much of the product. So Diddy’s people left a few cases with airport agents.”

The hip-hop star is currently on a tour of the French Riviera to promote the vodka brand.

Source: seattlepi

First off, it’s a tough loss leaving a man behind.  It really sucks when you leave an entire case of your very own vodka.  Secondly, why does he keep changing his name?  I know this is probably a conversation we could have had 3 or 4 years ago but I really get aggravated over this crap.  First Puff Daddy, then P. Diddy, and he’s finally settled with Diddy.  Let’s see if he can keep that going for another couple years.

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Jul21

Smirnoff Releases Coconut Vodka

Posted at 11:30 AM by Johnny

NORWALK, Conn., - Crack open summer with SMIRNOFF®, the world’s #1 vodka, as they add a new, award-winning flavor to the SMIRNOFF Flavors line – SMIRNOFF Coconut Flavored Vodka.  Using natural ingredients, Smirnoff Coconut Flavored Vodka packs a tropical zest that transports you to a vacation-state-of-mind with every refreshing tasting sip.

Made from the world’s best selling vodka, SMIRNOFF No. 21™, SMIRNOFF Coconut Flavored Vodka proudly joins SMIRNOFF’s robust line of flavored vodkas.  Winner of a Silver Medal at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, SMIRNOFF Coconut Flavored Vodka delivers a smooth and creamy coconut flavor with the aroma of sweet toasted coconut that perfectly complements SMIRNOFF Vodka, triple distilled and ten times filtered.

“Coconut has taken the beverage category by storm, becoming a popular flavor that consumers are calling for,” said David Tapscott, Brand Director, SMIRNOFF Vodka. “As the world’s most awarded and best selling premium vodka, SMIRNOFF looks to deliver the best value with every liquid that joins our flavors line.  SMIRNOFF Coconut follows suit, using natural ingredients that make for an authentic coconut taste.”

Source: PR Newswire

Apparently this award winning beverage is suppose to be really good. I don’t want to tell you how to drink your liquor but I say you mix this with a little Vanilla Coke and you’ll be feeling right as rain.  Either that or find yourself some lemon slush and have a ball.  I’m serious.  It might be one of the greatest concoctions ever made.

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Jul14

Illegal Vodka Distillery Explodes In Boston…Lincolnshire

Posted at 11:28 AM by Johnny

As Lincolnshire police find equipment used for distilling alcohol at the site of an explosion in Boston in which five people were killed, Channel 4 News asks how widespread such practices are.

Reports had been circulating that Wednesday’s explosion in the Broadfield Lane industrial estate unit was caused by an illegal vodka distillery. Lincolnshire Police Supt Keith Owen said initial searches revealed evidence that supports the rumours.

“What I can confirm is that we have found chemicals on the premises which tend to indicate either the manufacture or production of alcohol,” he said.

The explosion caused a fireball that left five people dead and another hospitalised. Fire officials described it as “so intense” that people could hear it five miles away.

The hospitalised man was so badly disfigured by the explosion that he was had no recognisable features, a police spokesman told Channel 4 News.

Source: Channel 4 News

I know what you were thinking when you saw the title, “Boston? Boston, MA has an underground vodka distillery? Why wasn’t this on the news?”  No you dumb ass.  Boston, Lincolnshire.  Even though Boston is very popular for their dominating sports teams, that doesn’t make it the only Boston in the world.  Pretty crazy though.  I would guess that they got absolutely shattered while making it and forgot to shut something down and then BOOM! Explosion.

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Jul7

Michigan Beer With Vulgar Name

Posted at 11:01 AM by Johnny

LANSING, Mich.—Michigan liquor regulators have switched their position and will allow sales of a Maryland-based beer with a name that’s offensive to some people.

Flying Dog Brewery has received approval to promote and sell a popular India pale ale called Raging B—- in Michigan. Julie Wendt of the Liquor Control Commission said the agency on Tuesday followed a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that found states cannot engage in “content-based discrimination.”

Flying Dog Brewery of Frederick, Md., already sells other beer in Michigan. Flying Dog Brewery’s chief executive Jim Caruso told the Frederick News-Post that “Michigan surrenders!”

Flying Dog still has a First Amendment lawsuit pending in federal court in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Caruso said the company is proceeding with the case despite the liquor control commission’s decision.

“That doesn’t make the lawsuit go away,” he said. “Most companies would take what Michigan did and say, ‘Great, I can sell my beer and move on down the road.’ We’re not doing that.”

Caruso said he knows not everyone will find the title and labeling amusing.

“But so what?” he said. “This is a huge victory for Flying Dog and beer lovers in Michigan.”

Source: Mercury News

Give me a frigin break.  People need to stop being pansies.  Really?  Does the word bitch really offend you?  What a strong name for a beer.  I feel like the first word in the name gives it some nuts.  The second obviously does not.

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Jun29

Investing In Vodka Seems Smart

Posted at 10:25 AM by Johnny

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Don Poffenroth spent more than 20 years watching his 401(k) eke out returns of 3% to 5%. Until, in 2007, he decided to take a bold step: He emptied out his 401(k) into a self-directed IRA and funneled all of his savings — $300,000 — into a vodka distillery.

At the time, there were only a handful of players in the business and about 40 distilleries in the country. “There was all sorts of potential there,” said Poffenroth.

Three years later, the vodka distillery, which is based in Spokane, Wash., is bringing in annual revenue of more than $1.5 million. And Poffenroth estimates that his 60% share of the company is worth about $1.2 million.

The money the distillery brings in goes directly into Poffenroth’s self-directed IRA, where he says it will sit until he retires.

Source: CNN Money

When the stock market crashed in 2008, I heard from so many people that they lost their life savings.  Now you have to be smart with your money.  Do you put a little bit into Apple even though it’s high right now?  Is it still a good buy?  I say investing in Vodka is never too late.  As more and more people lose jobs, they end up drinking more.  Why not invest in that, right?

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Jun21

Spiked Popsicles By Grey Goose Vodka

Posted at 1:03 PM by Johnny

Grey Goose loves to spice things up during the summertime and what better way to do that than to create a nice ice cold adult friendly treat?  Everyone loves popsicles and everyone who drinks would love to add a little kick into them.  Why not add some Grey Goose Vodka into the mix?  Here are a few recipes that you can enjoy:

Grey Goose La Poire Frozen Frenchy

Ingredients:
1 oz. Grey Goose La Poire Flavored Vodka
3.75 oz. fresh pineapple juice or puree
.25 oz. pure cane syrup

Mix together ingredients. Pour liquid into a popsicle mold & freeze overnight. Yields 6 popsicles.

Grey Goose L’Orange Orange Dream

Ingredients:
0.75 oz. Grey Goose L’Orange Flavored Vodka
.25 oz. Licor 43 (bright yellow Spanish liqueur)
4 oz. fresh orange juice

Mix together ingredients. Pour liquid into a popsicle mold and freeze overnight. Yields 6 popsicles.

Grey Goose Le Citron Lemonade Escape

Ingredients:
1 oz. Grey Goose Le Citron Flavored Vodka
5 Raspberries
3.75 oz. fresh lemonade

Muddle raspberries. Mix together ingredients. Pour liquid into a popsicle mold through a strainer (to strain out seeds and pulp) & freeze overnight. Yields 6 popsicles.

Source: New Times

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Jun2

Absolut Launches Limited Edition Vodka

Posted at 10:33 AM by Johnny

Absolut Vodka, a brand owned by spirits and wine company Pernod Ricard USA, has launched Absolut SF, a limited-edition vodka in San Francisco.

The new product features a blend of grape, dragon fruit and papaya that provides spirits drinkers with a bold flavor when mixing a cocktail.

Absolut is inviting consumers to express themselves on Facebook by answering ‘What’s your Absolut SF? – the one thing that makes your neighborhood San Francisco’s best.’

The company hopes Absolut SF will blend the voices of San Franciscans as they share their stories of life in the City by the Bay on the campaign’s integrated Facebook page.

Consumers are encouraged to submit their San Francisco vision, photos and drink recipes, and will also have the opportunity to personalize and share a video that celebrates the spirit of SF.

Source: DBR

Let me tell you how good you San Francisco people have it.  Your limited edition Absolut bottle is going to taste like grape, dragon fruit, and papaya.  Do you have any idea what the Boston edition tastes like?  Shit.  It literally tastes like shit.  It’s elderflower and black tea and it is disgusting.  Congrates to all you San Franciscans.  That means you APSpiz. Now go out and get some and tell us “What your Absolut SF” is.

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May13

Dan Aykroyd Had 21,000 Bottles Of Vodka Stolen

Posted at 9:06 AM by Johnny

Dan Aykroyd has had 21,000 bottles of vodka stolen.

The huge haul of the ‘Ghostbusters’ star’s own brand of Crystal Head Vodka were taken from a California warehouse recently, and while he’s upset at his loss, he can still see a positive side to the incident.

He told gossip website TMZ: “My partners and I are sorry to lose this much vodka to theft and do not condone criminal activity in any fashion, but we are happy that some consumers will be afforded the opportunity of tasting it at significantly lower than retail price.”

Dan’s spirit — which is a joint venture with artist John Alexander — is inspired by the controversial archaeological mystery of 13 crystal skulls, which have been discovered in locations around the world and date between 5,000 and 35,000 years old. The skulls were supposedly polished into shape from solid quartz chunks over a period of several hundred years and give positive energy to whomever possesses them.

Source: CTV News

Have you tried this vodka yet?  Take it from me, it’s great.  I still have a bottle of this cool, crisp vodka sitting on the shelf downstairs and what a delight it is.  I can’t believe how calm and cool Aykroyd is about losing this much vodka.  That’s ridiculous.  I would be so pissed off over this that I would probably end up hiring the mob to hunt these dicks down and break some legs, all while sipping on some Crystal Head Vodka out of a crystal head skull.  Awesome.

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Apr25

Age Your Own Whiskey Kit

Posted at 12:38 PM by Dannyo

The magic that happens inside of a whiskey barrel has always intrigued whiskey drinkers. But unless you are a whiskey drinker who owns a distillery, it’s next to impossible to witness the transformation of the distillate from clear to brown, and the many flavor, aroma, and taste complexities that are added before finishing the journey as aged whiskey. But no longer.

The Age Your Own Whiskey kit from Woodinville Whiskey Co. puts you in the Captain’s seat for aging your whiskey to perfection. The kit includes two 750 ml bottles of 110 proof White Dog un-aged whiskey, a 2 liter aging barrel, pouring funnel, two tasting glasses, and step-by-step instructions.

Impactlab

I think I’m going to buy this and give it a try. I am a huge whiskey fan and what better way to enjoy whiskey then to age it yourself and if I screw it up I can just go to the store buy some put it in the barrel and tell people I did it. Win-Win.



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Apr18

Vodka/Red Bull Results In Risky Behavior…No Shit

Posted at 12:40 PM by Johnny

Researchers found that while physical and mental impairment were no different with the combination, the feeling of intoxication was higher.

This heady mix could lead to greater risk taking and more chance of causing injury or embarrassment.

Professor Cecille Marczinski and her colleagues randomly assigned 56 college student participants between the ages of 21 and 33, to one of four groups.

One received alcohol, the other energy drinks while a third group was given both together and a final group a non-stimulating soft Beveridge.

“The findings from this study provide concrete laboratory evidence that the mixture of energy drinks with alcohol is riskier than alcohol alone,” said Prof Marczinski.

“College students need to be aware of the risks of these beverages. Moreover, clinicians who are working with risky drinkers will need to try and steer their clients away from these beverages.”

Source: Telegraph

Tell me, what are you like when you drink alcohol?  Are you the mellow type? The one who sits back, relaxes and lets the night go on.  What about the violent type?  The drunk who needs to start trouble with random people and act like a complete douche bag.  I’m trying to figure out why this study was done.  Isn’t it obvious that drinking alcohol and mixing it with an energy drink makes people act like assholes and cause “risk taking?”  I mean didn’t the NCAA banned Red Bull?  Wouldn’t you think mixing it with vodka could screw you up?  Yeah, I know that but I still drink it.

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