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SideBlog: Blair Reynolds to Open Full-On Tiki Bar in Portland, OR

Doug — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:56:57 +0000

Blair Reynolds will complete his evolution from Tiki blogger to Tiki bar owner this fall, when he opens Hale Pele in Portland, OR. Just so long as I can still buy the syrups, Blair! Congratulations.

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SideBlog: Maker’s Mark Trademark of Red Dripping Wax Affirmed

Doug — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:44:08 +0000

Maker’s Mark’s ownership of the dripping red wax seal was affirmed in court. Great moments in legitimate trademark protection. Why did this take nine years?

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The Gnostic Gospels: The Margarita

Doug — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:58:53 +0000

The Gospel of Tequila is the Margarita, and not the slushy one. With good tequila and just the perfect salty rimmed glass, the Margarita reverts from frozen party punch to the classic cocktail it once was, well worth appreciating year round, not just at Cinco De Mayo.

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SideBlog: Richard Branson Carves His Own Face Into 1st Class Ice Cubes

Doug — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:53:59 +0000

Richard Branson is now carving his own face into the ice served in Virgin Atlantic 1st Class. For the record, these intricate molds are unrecognizable after 10 seconds in liquid….

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Legally, Cachaça is No Longer Rum

Doug — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:47:18 +0000

The wheels of government grind ever on, and often in the wrong direction. But every once in a great while they do eventually get where they ought to go. For instance, through a trade agreement with Brazil, the United States has agreed to recognize the category of Cachaça as a trade designation, in return for Brazil recognizing our definition of Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskeys.

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Wanted: Female Bartenders….

Doug — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:17:02 +0000

In which I attempt to bail Darcy out for his controversial comments about bartenders and boob-jobs by being more controversial.

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Washington’s Entire Liquor Retail Industry Up for Sale Right Now

Doug — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:56:43 +0000

Brother, can you spare $4.5 million? If you can, you can buy the entire retail liquor establishment of Washington State right now! With the transfer of the sale of liquor to the private sector in Washington State proceeding apace, all state-owned liquor stores are up for sale, cumulative asking price, about four and a half [...]

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Sauza Tequila Restores My Faith In Ad Men

Doug — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:01:22 +0000

Sex gets your attention, but funny sex sells. To see the distinction, check out this hilarious new ad from Sauza Blue Tequila.

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SideBlog: The Top Five Alcohol Related April Fools Stunts

Doug — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:10:36 +0000

The Top Five Alcohol Related April Fools Stunts. Since I never got my act together to try one myself….

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On the “Perfect” American Bar

Doug — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:36:14 +0000

During World War II, George Orwell painted a picture of his ideal Pub. Let’s look at how his views would apply to modern American bars, where they work, and where they wouldn’t.

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My Internet Browsing Is Telling Me Something About What’s On TV

Doug — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:02:10 +0000

I’m just sayin’.

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Can of Worms, Camper Has Your Opener

Doug — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:27:34 +0000

The issue of the difference in spelling whisky versus whiskey has long been a can of worms. Camper English now comes along with his can opener and cracks it even wider open.

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SideBlog: Extreme BoozeNerd Check Skipping

Doug — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:56:28 +0000

Extreme BoozeNerd Check Skipping. Four guys order Negronis in a bar atop a skyscraper. Skip out on the check by parachute.

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SideBlog: The Science of Dilution

Doug — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:36:23 +0000

The Science of Dilution. Audrey Saunders and Harold McGee explain why water can make aromas stronger.

SideBlog: 5 Years for Dr. Bamboo

Doug — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:32:03 +0000

Five Years of Doctor Bamboo. Craig writes this post every year to remind me that he has two months boozeblogging seniority on me.

SideBlog: PayPal Addicts, You Can Now Settle Your Bar Tab With It.

Doug — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:49:10 +0000

PayPal Addicts, you can now settle your bar tab with it. TabbedOut adds integration. (H/T: @TheBarBlogger) My earlier post on TabbedOut.

SideBlog: Dietsch Is Like a Dog With a Bone

Doug — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:09:18 +0000

Dietsch is like a dog with a bone… on this whole Rose’s in Gimlets thing.

SideBlog: The New Rise of DIY Distilling

Doug — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:07:52 +0000

The new rise of DIY distilling. Popular Mechanics is noticing micro-distilling. (H/T: Instapundit)

DrinkBot 2012

Doug — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:56:29 +0000

DrinkBot 2012 was a fun-looking robotic bartender exhibition held in San Francisco last weekend.
I peruse the limitations and (frightening) possibilities of droidtenders.

If Cocktail Blog Comment Sections Were Like the Rest of the Internet

Doug — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:57:34 +0000

What if cocktail blogs had comment sections that looked like YouTube or the Daily Kos?