Jury Rejects Beer-Battered Man’s Beer-Battered Fish Defense In Drunk Driving Case
Jury Rejects Beer-Battered Man’s Beer-Battered Fish Defense In Drunk Driving Case Source: the smoking gun February 9, 2016 A Wisconsin jury has rejected claims from a repeat drunk driver that he smelled of booze during a traffic stop because he had just eaten beer-battered fish at lunch. John Przybyla, 76, was convicted […]
United Kingdom: Drink drive limit could be cut by third, ministers say
United Kingdom: Drink drive limit could be cut by third, ministers say Andrew Jones, a transport minister, says that the drink drive limit could be lowered in England and Wales is there is ‘robust evidence’ that it has improved road safety in Scotland Source: The Telegraph By Steven Swinford 09 Feb 2016 […]
Scotland revealed as UK country with most alcohol-related deaths
Scotland revealed as UK country with most alcohol-related deaths Deaths caused by drinking are also much higher than two deacdes ago Source: The Independent Kashmira Gander February 9, 2016 More alcohol-related deaths occur in Scotland than in any other part of the UK, according to new figures. Of the 8,697 deaths […]
Lethal bootleg booze kills at least 26 in Indonesia
Lethal bootleg booze kills at least 26 in Indonesia Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 8th February, 2016 Police have made three arrests after at least 26 people were confirmed dead as a result of drinking toxic illicit alcohol in Indonesia. Police investigating the incident said most of the victims died […]
Washington Liquor Privatization Drives Sales To Oregon, Idaho
Washington Liquor Privatization Drives Sales To Oregon, Idaho Source: OPB by Tom Banse Feb. 8, 2016 The privatization of retail liquor sales in Washington state has delivered a sustained boost to the state liquor divisions in neighboring Idaho and Oregon. Private retailers took over liquor sales in Washington in 2012 following passage […]
Here’s Why Some People Can Hold Their Liquor Better Than Others
Here’s Why Some People Can Hold Their Liquor Better Than Others Source: Elite Daily Anna Menta Feb 2, 2016 Here’s another thing I can blame on the patriarchy: passing out at the Dallas BBQ table after one drink last weekend. Unsurprisingly, there are a few reasons some people, like me, are lightweights […]
Bartenders debate level of responsible service
Bartenders debate level of responsible service Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 5th February, 2016 The best bartenders get a kick out of knowing they’re helping people have a good time – but what if it goes too far? Should bartenders be to blame if someone drinks themselves into injury or illness? […]
Two Tequila Billionaires Who Won’t Be Intimidated by Drug Lords
Two Tequila Billionaires Who Won’t Be Intimidated by Drug Lords Source: Bloomberg Blake Schmidt February 5, 2016 The heirs to the family that has run the Jose Cuervo tequila empire for 250 years are mapping plans to transform their dusty Mexican hometown into a ritzy tourist spot, complete with five-star hotels and a […]
State liquor board recommends deli by Vernon Park move after nuisance, drunkenness complaints
State liquor board recommends deli by Vernon Park move after nuisance, drunkenness complaints BY AARON MOSELLE After years of neighborhood complaints, a takeout beer business in Germantown could be on its way out. Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recommended that the owners of Lee’s Steaks & Hoagies transfer their license […]
Vaughan cafe among 11 bars targeted by police for illegal gaming 74 machines
Vaughan cafe among 11 bars targeted by police for illegal gaming 74 machines, $200,000 in cash seized The Moka Cafe in Vaughan was the scene of a shooting which left two dead and two injured in June of last year. Police targeted 11 bars and cafes in Toronto, including one in Vaughan, yesterday for […]