Author Archives: chinaski

Adding Minutes to the Bourbonhours Gospel Hour

Posted on March 19, 2011 by chinaski

Listening to Bill Frisell’s Nashville at the moment – loving it -and inspired to add May Jesus Wash the Bloodstains From Your Hands to the Bourbonhours Gospel Hour playlist. First, the list has been lacking, and it’s only laziness on … Continue reading →

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Maker’s Mark App

Posted on March 16, 2011 by chinaski

From the “what a waste of time category”, the marketing geniuses at Maker’s Mark have moved to become buzzword-compliant by hiring somebody to create an I-device game called Tap Tap Bar that you can edify yourself with while ignoring fellow … Continue reading →

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It’s the Only Way to Fly

Posted on March 15, 2011 by chinaski

This one is a bit obscure, but I found an unusual marketing practice buried in a business article about Southwest Airlines. Long known for its quirky marketing and “fun” image, the airline once put on a promotion that this website … Continue reading →

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Dr. John The Night Tripper

Posted on March 14, 2011 by chinaski

Nola.com has an absolutely fabulous article on the life and times of one Max Rebennack, aka Dr. John. The man is destined for a Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame induction this year, one of only a few New … Continue reading →

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Two Shots For the Bourbon Playlist

Posted on March 14, 2011 by chinaski

It’s been awhile since we updated the Bourbon playlist, and it’s not for lack of inspiration, but more of perspiration. Tonight we do a small rectification of this situation by adding a couple of tunes to the growing bourbon playlist. … Continue reading →

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The Heavy Bag

Posted on March 12, 2011 by chinaski

In my day men trudged to the gym to hit the heavy bag. Nowadays they skip there in tights and do yoga. Lord Boomaroom

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Jack Daniels Doing Nicely, Thankyou

Posted on March 9, 2011 by chinaski

Brown-Forman Corp, sugar daddy to Jack Daniels and a bunch of other brands, has reported better than expected earnings in its most recent quarterly report. The company’s net income was $140.7 million ($.96/share), an increase from $107.9 million ($.73/ share) … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Barrel Tax Revolt

Posted on March 9, 2011 by chinaski

From the “why not ask for more” department, it seems the Kentucky bourbon industry is lobbying for changes to the state tax law to alleviate some of the pain of the taxation scheme they currently operate under. In an industry-penned … Continue reading →

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Molly’s At the Market: A Free House

Posted on March 9, 2011 by chinaski

This photo was taken in 2003 outside Molly’s at the Market in the New Orleans’ French Quarter during the week before Christmas. Molly’s became a favorite stopping point for us during our visit to the Big Easy. We came to … Continue reading →

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Brussel Sprouts Sans Bourbon

Posted on March 9, 2011 by chinaski

Taken from the Bon Appetit of November 2003, we have used this on many special occassions to great effect. A nice combination of flavors and the roasting of the sprouts seems to alleviate the feeling of angst many seem to … Continue reading →

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