Country Artists And Booze Brands.

Country Artists And Booze Brands.

Dr. Wetbrain and Harold have been listening to a country music radio station lately. The doctor looked over to Harold and made a profound comment. “Did you notice how most of the country songs deal with beer, whiskey and pick-up trucks.

“And love.” Harold added.

“I don’t know about love.” Wetbrain replied. Of course, you don’t, Harold thought to himself.

“But we should look into how many country artists own their own brand of beer or whiskey”, Dr. Wetbrain stated.

Ends up there are plenty. Here are a few country entrepreneurs for starters.

Willie Nelson – Old Whiskey River Bourbon.

   Distilled by Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc., this 86 proof Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey was made with the thought of Willie Nelson’s 1978 song ‘Whiskey River” in mind.

This fine whiskey is aged in charred American oak barrels for 6 years. Each of the good looking ‘Old Whiskey River Bourbon’ bottles comes with a Willie Nelson’s guitar pick.

Willies drinking songs: Whiskey River, Drinking Champagne, I Gotta Get Drunk, Beer for My Horses, Bloody Mary Morning.

Luke Bryan – Two Lane American Golden Lager.

   This 4.2% lager beer was brewed in collaboration with Luke Bryan and Blue Crown Brewing in Daleville, Virginia.

Relaunching in 2020, thanks to the pandemic, Two Lane beer will be delayed and now available in early 2024.

Luke Bryan and Blue Crown Brewing are also launching a Hard Seltzer with 4 flavors – Cherry Limeade, Peach Tea, Blueberry Lemonade and Watermelon Punch.

Luke Bryan’s drinking songs: Drink a Beer, Got a Beer In My Hand, Drinking Again, Take My Drunk Ass Home.

Eric Church – Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select.

   Eric Church joined together with Jack Daniels to create Eric Church’s Single Barrel Select. A 94 proof, one-of-a-kind whiskey based on Eric’s fine whiskey taste with a hint of vanilla and caramel.

Eric Church and Jack Daniels released the Single Barrel Select Whiskey on August 3, 2020. With the pandemic, good timing.

Eric Church’s drinking songs: Drink in My Hand, Jack Daniels, Mixed drinks about feeling.

Darius Rucker – Backstage Southern Whiskey.

   Debuted in 2017, Darius Rucker, originally from Hootie and the Blowfish made his own whiskey. Backstage Southern Whiskey.

This 84% proof whiskey originated from Darius having a tradition before each show where he would have a backstage toast with all the bandmates.

Backstage Southern Whiskey made by Palmetto Distillery, South Carolina.

Darius Rucker’s drinking songs: Beer and Sunshine, Drinkin’ and Dialin’, Same Beer Different Problem, 7 Days.

Beer, whiskey and pick-up trucks, maybe the odd tractor is what most of the best country music deals with. But that is what makes the music real. Down to earth.

More country music artists and booze brands to come. Stay tuned.

 

Queen Elizabeth and Gin.

Queen Elizabeth II and Her Gin.

Queen Elizabeth bringt eigene Gin-Marke heraus – mit Zutaten aus ihrem Garten | GLAMOUR

 

Maybe I’m thinking to much about Queen Elizabeth II and her Platinum Jubilee. Dr. Wetbrain thought to himself. But a previous post made me want to look a little deeper into her Sandringham Dry Gin.

This year at the age of 96 the Queen introduced from Buckingham Palace a fine gin called Sandringham Dry Gin. It is known that the Queen has a love for a Gin and Dubonnet Wine cocktail. Which consists of 2 ounces of Dubonnet wine, 1 ounce of gin, a lemon wedge and ice. Note: In the 1500’s, Queen Elizabeth I drank strong ale for breakfast. Drunk by noon.

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For the Sandringham Gin the herbs, citrus and other botanicals were harvested from the Buckingham Palace Gardens. 325 wild plant species on 40 acres. 250 species are flowers and to complement the garden 30 species of birds. Some of the ingredient of this gin consists of lemon verbena, hawthorn berries, bay leaves and mulberry leaves.

Produced by family owned WhataHoot Distillery and gin school. Launched in an old barn at Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, England. This estate was inherited by Queen Elizabeth 2 from her father George VI in 1952. Both her father and grandfather, George VII died at this estate. Only 8000 acres.

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This 42% fine gin sold in large 700ml bottles for about $50.oo, unfortunately sold only in the UK. Good to note that a small batch of gin proceeds support the huge Royal Arts Collection.

Sandringham Dry Gin is a regal alcohol beverage. Dr. Wetbrain drifted in thought. Only sold in the UK. I must get ahold of my connections to smuggle a bottle to me! Oh, did I say that out loud.

12 Celebrities And The Liquor Industry.

Well, it takes money to make money. And who can have the liberty of doing this but successful celebrities.

What a hobby to have to produce a fine wine with the occasional walk through a vineyard or distill the best gin by trial and error with casual tasting.

“If I was a celebrity, I would do the same thing.” Dr. Wetbrain had to remark.

Researching all the celebrities and their relationship with the liquor industry, the Doctor found out that there were a lot of these lucky people. So, he simplified the huge list to 12 popular celebrities and the liquor industry. Just click their name for more information.

1) Dwayne Johnson (Rock)

Teremana Tequila

One of the highest paid actors with countless of successful movies is The Rock. Dwayne Johnson smartly decided to get into the tequila business and produces Teremana Tequila which is produced in a small Mexican town on top of Jalisco Highland Mountains. How cool is that. Also, this tequila is made by hand using small old brick ovens and handmade copper pot stills.

 

2) Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan one of the greatest song writers dabbled into distilling handcrafted American Whiskey. A whiskey that won many awards! Heavens Door Whisky. Over each of the bottle’s surface there is a distinctive iron welded design.

 

3) Dan Aykroyd

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Dan Aykroyd a prominent Canadian actor famed with movies such as ‘Ghostbusters’ series. Mr. Aykroyd conjured up an ultra-premium vodka with the highest quality of ingredients and then put it into an iconic glass skull shaped bottle. Genius!

 

4)  Kate Hudson

Beautiful actress Kate Hudson, daughter of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson. This girl has two fashion businesses and is now venturing into the liquor industry.

King St. Vodka. Made with distilled water by 7 times! Made in Santa Barbara, California.

 

5)  Drew Barrymore

Another beautiful actress who deeply got right into wine industry. Under the Carmel Road label she produced 3 very good wines. A Pinot Grigio; Pinot Noir; Rose, all made with the guidance of wine maker Kris Kato.

 

6)  Ryan Reynolds

Aviation Gin reklame med fantastisk humor - Alt om Gin

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds decided to dip his toes into the liquor industry and did quite well with becoming co-owner of Aviation American Gin. This fine gin is produced with a precise blend of botanicals and pure water vapors.

 

7)  Kiss

Kiss the legendary rock band from the 70’s jumped into liquor. I meant produced a few alcohol products. First there is Cold Gin, each bottle comes with an official Kiss guitar pick. Then there is Black Diamond Premium Dark Rum, aged 15 years. Too bad it wasn’t aged 48 years to complement Kiss’s debut album. Just kidding!

 

8)  Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II released Sandringham Dry Gin in July 2020. Most of the fruit and foliage for this finely produced libation was taken from the Buckingham Palace Estate gardens. Unfortunately, England is the only place to purchase the Queen’s gin.

Note: In the 1500’s, Queen Elizabeth I, drank strong ale for breakfast. Drunk by noon.

 

9)  Danny DeVito

In 1975, great versatile actor Danny DeVito bought a winery in the famed Napa Valley. Today he has 2 wineries in the same area. From these wineries ‘Danny DeVito’s Premium Limoncello’ became his number one vintage.

 

10)  Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power

Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power both joined forces to produce a clean vegan-friendly organic Rose and white grape wine. The ‘Avaline Wine’ was born and became very popular in the wine industry.

In October 2020 Avaline launched red and sparkling wines.

 

11)  Matthew McConaughey

Recently Matthew McConaughey officially joined the Wild Turkey Bourbon family as a Creative Director. Matthew and Eddie Russell conjured up a very good bourbon called Wild Turkey Longbranch which is definitely worth a try.

 

12)  George Strait

George Strait on Twitter: "Happy National Tequila Day! How are you serving up your Código today?! @Codigo1530 🥃 https://t.co/rBOc5YeMgi" / Twitter

The famous country crooner George Strait joined in a partnership with a premium brand of tequila called Codigo 1530. In the olden days Codigo tequila was only drank by the elite. These days Codigo 1530, Extra Anejo bottles sell for $3300.oo. Still is drank by the rich. Listen to George Strait’s Codigo song.

 

Yes, I am so jealous of people who have the liberty of  enjoying life with entrepreneurship, great hobbies, life and enjoyment. Like celebrities involved in the liquor industry.

Thank you very much you talented rich people, Dr. Wetbrain.