Tag Archives: Wild Turkey

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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Wild Turkey For The Great Gatsby

Posted on January 25, 2011 by chinaski

Here’s something I wasn’t aware of: F. Scott Fitzgerald is buried in Rockville Maryland. This fact came to my attention when trolling about the internets, as I am wont to do. The Rockville Patch has a nice piece on the … Continue reading →

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The Rooster

Posted on December 29, 2010 by chinaski

Glam.com has posted a recipe in honor of the iconic character Rooster Cogburn, made famous by John Wayne in the 1969 classic western True Grit, a film recently remade by the Coen brothers and starring Jeff Bridges in the role … Continue reading →

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A Bourbonhours Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2010 by chinaski

Santa Claus is drunk Tom Waits Ho ho ho. It’s Christmas. Bloody hell. It has a way of sneaking up doesn’t it? One day your laying in the hammock, fanning yourself absent mindedly, doing your best to keep the mid-summer … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkey Spotting

Posted on December 18, 2010 by chinaski

The Vancouver Sun has a piece on “winter drink” which advocates for strong, whiskey flavored cocktails to keep the season at bay. They feature the New Oxford in the story, a downtown Vancouver “public house” that’s looks like a great … Continue reading →

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Bring Me Some Figgy Pudding, With Bourbon!

Posted on December 1, 2010 by chinaski

Well, if you’re desperate for something called “figgy pudding” and you’re a bourbon fan as well, you can scratch both itches in one go by ordering the Gourmet Deluxe Pecan Puddding from figgypudding.com. The pudding is sprayed with a mixture … Continue reading →

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Flaming B-52

Posted on November 11, 2010 by chinaski

I am not one for sweet shooters generally, but the mention of Wild Turkey 101 made me take a look at the Fashionably Bombed site and posting for a “Flaming B-52“. The recipe calls for Kahlua, Schnapps, Baileys, and the … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkey Manhattan

Posted on November 3, 2010 by chinaski

Just saw a blog post touting the Wild Turkey recipe for the Manhattan. This looks so good… 1.75 ounce Wild Turkey Bourbon 1/3 ounce dry Vermouth 1/3 ounce sweet Vermouth 1 thin slice fresh Ginger 3 Mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkey Looking for more Gobble Gobble in BC?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by chinaski

The Urban Diner is reporting that Wild Turkey is looking to increase its presence in the BC liquor market. The Wild Turkey brand is owned currently by Gruppo Campari, a fact which will please buffalogal, who does like to mix … Continue reading →

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