Category Archives: News

Bits and pieces from the world of bourbon, booze, and barbecue. Maybe some other bits too as we fill our glasses….

Jim Beam Jacked in Joondalup: Jeepers

Posted on March 26, 2011 by chinaski

A thief stole four bottles of Jim Beam from a Joondalup liquor outlet and attempted a getaway on foot. He was pursued by the store manager and confronted in a nearby parking lot. The manager was aided by a group … Continue reading →

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Woman Suffers Housefire, Brain Tumour, and Theft of Jack Daniels

Posted on March 26, 2011 by chinaski

A 66 year old Blackpool woman had about the worst week you can imagine. First, her house caught fire and she was forced to move out pending repairs. Then she was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. The final insult came … 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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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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Cooking With Bourbon

Posted on March 9, 2011 by chinaski

Bourbon is more than a quaff in our house: it’s also a spice, the backstop of a sauce, and the flavor you try to guess in a dessert. In other words, we cook with the stuff. Often. We’re not the … Continue reading →

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William Dafoe Shills for Jim Beam: We like

Posted on March 6, 2011 by chinaski
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Man Attempts Matricide For Southern Comfort

Posted on March 6, 2011 by chinaski

A Phoenix AZ man has been arrested and charged with second degree attempted murder after he allegedly tried to strangle and beat his mother with a chain necklace. The man in question is Robert Conley, a 31 years old resident … Continue reading →

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