I make no secrets about the fact I dislike vodka and flavored whiskeys. To be fair, I actually enjoy several vodkas, but most are as the definition says “odorless” and “tasteless.” I’ll take a beautiful Polish or Swedish vodka occasionally. Anyway, Heaven Hill just sent … Continue readingHeaven Hill Acquires Deep Eddy Vodka
When you press bourbon distillers about flavored whiskey, those who make it all say the same thing: It’s a great introductory line for new consumers, and flavored whiskey won’t become flavored vodka with a wide-assortment of flavors. One of the greatest proponents of this argument has been Heaven … Continue readingGreat, Another Flavored Whiskey That Targets ‘female consumers’
The U.S. Tax and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau approved the label “Pink Panty Dropper Watermelon Moonshine.” You can see the government signature approving this product here and here. Is this sexist? According to the Copperhead Mountain Distillery founder John Connelly, Pink Panty Dropper … Continue readingTTB Approves ‘Pink Panty Dropper Watermelon Moonshine’
Last week, Diageo announced its new flavored whiskey lineup, including extensions of Jeremiah Weed and Crown Royal, as well as the new brand “Piehole.” The company said: “Piehole was inspired by grandma’s favorite pie recipes. They are a delicious blend of Canadian whisky and pie flavored liqueur. This … Continue readingThe Flavored Whiskey All Frat Boys Want: Piehole Apple Pie
Like many great stories, this adventure begins on a plane ride to Las Vegas, where porn-flickers and timeshare salesmen awaited my 15-second attention span. Jaclyn and I were reading the in-flight magazine, imagining how much money we’d win (correction: lose), when the lovely flight attendant … Continue readingFlavored Whiskey, Big Money and the Toilet Bowl
Only a whiskey company could benefit from somebody stealing its stock. Matti Anttila, owner and president of Chicken Cock Whiskey, offered a $10,000 reward for the return of 884 cases stolen at a Florence County, S.C., truck stop this past weekend. Chicken Cock sent a … Continue readingChicken Cock Whiskey: Stolen Whiskey will ‘Build Awareness’