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Post by Steam McQueen on Oct 23, 2011 13:36:43 GMT -5
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Post by chitownjohn on Oct 23, 2011 20:52:43 GMT -5
Why the hell was it banned? Canadians never seen anything besides beer? I dont believe that for a second.. What gives?
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Post by Mr Mercer on Oct 23, 2011 22:39:13 GMT -5
Something about the bottle looking to inviting ... for kids ?
Steam if he ever gets to my end of the province , give me a holla . Thanks .
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Post by Bismo on Oct 24, 2011 18:58:54 GMT -5
Trying to decide if I wanna pony up for the larger, human-head sized bottle tomorrow! Not that I need that much vodka, being a beer and whiskey guy, but would be a damned cool bottle to add to the collection.
- Bis
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Post by Steam McQueen on Oct 24, 2011 20:14:22 GMT -5
Why the hell was it banned? The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) had a very bizarre take on the bottle ... “The image of the human skull is the thing that’s really problematic for us,” said LCBO spokesman Chris Layton. “That’s an image that’s commonly associated with death. It’s especially problematic at a time when there are concerns around binge drinking by younger adults, which in some cases unfortunately has resulted in alcohol poisoning.” So the LCBO thought process was that teenagers would binge drink the vodka because the bottle is cool ... lol. Bunch of weirdo's. At least the ban is now over (2 and a half years later) and for sure, Mr. Mer, I'll watch for upcoming Ontario signings.
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Post by Steam McQueen on Oct 24, 2011 23:34:28 GMT -5
Trying to decide if I wanna pony up for the larger, human-head sized bottle tomorrow! How much is the big bottle, Bis? I noticed a place online, Shoppers Vineyard, he's selling the 1.75 litre bottle for $79.99, without the prestige of Dan's signature of course but I'm curious about the prices. His story at Shoppers Vineyard is that he wound up with too many of the big ones and they just aren't selling so he's clearing them out. shoppersvineyard.wordpress.com/2010/10/20/close-out-crystal-head-vodka-1-75ml/--- Here in Ontario the 750ml bottle is $59.95 . For Mr. Mer., or anyone else in Ontario, if you want to check availability of bottles at your local LCBO here's the link ... lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=267302Pretty cool, just select your city and it tells you how many bottles each store has. The two closest LCBO's to me have 26 and 41 bottles respectively. I'm still gonna wait a bit to see if Dan is gonna come to town, I've heard it's a nice vodka but I'm really more interested in the signed skull ... then drink the vodka. ;D
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Post by Bismo on Oct 25, 2011 0:04:52 GMT -5
I've paid $50-60 for the 750ml bottles here I've bought too, I think the larger one goes for $99 or so if I recall correctly... will find out I reckon!
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Post by Mr Mercer on Oct 25, 2011 1:27:02 GMT -5
Thanks Steam for the link , my store has 10 . I'm not a drinker , but will be gettin one in the morning .
Let me think ... John sold his blumo and Zac moved away + all the other recent life obstacle's thrown at me lately , maybe I'll start now .
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Post by Steam McQueen on Feb 13, 2012 1:36:15 GMT -5
A couple of International signings coming up ... Tasting and Bottle Signing @ Gerry's Soho Tuesday February 14 From 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Gerry's Wine And Spirits 74 Old Compton St London W1D 4UW, United Kingdom www.gerrys.uk.com/--- Bottle Signing @ KaDeWe Saturday February 18 From 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Berlin, Germany Tauentzienstr. 21-24, 10789 Berlin www.kadewe.de/de/das_kadewe/anfahrt_parken/--- Here's a funny little blurb from the New York Post, Feb. 3rd ...
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Post by Steam McQueen on Feb 15, 2012 16:16:23 GMT -5
Do we have any members in Switzerland? - Dan Aykroyd will be at the Widder Bar in Zurich to greet fans and sign bottles of Crystal Head Vodka. Thursday February 16 From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Zurich, Switzerland Rennweg 7 CH-8001 Zurich, Switzerland www.widderhotel.ch/
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Post by legendaryacura8 on Feb 18, 2012 18:30:32 GMT -5
Wow, after looking through this post I feel really lucky! I went to one of my local liquor stores and picked up one of the gift packs (with the 750mL bottle and 2 shot glasses) for 40 dollars! Can't believe I found something good about Ridgecrest! Haha...
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Post by Steam McQueen on Feb 26, 2012 0:21:41 GMT -5
Bottle Signing @ MacDill Air Force Base Friday March 09 From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tampa, FL 8601 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33621, USA **Open to Military Personnel only** Dan Aykroyd will be at MacDill Air Force Base on March 9th to greet fans and sign bottles of Crystal Head Vodka. www.macdill.af.mil/------- Bottle Signing @ ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Saturday March 10 From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Orlando, FL 11951 So. Apopka-vineland Rd, Orlando FL 32836 shop.abcfws.com/Search.aspx?k=crystal+head-------
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Post by Steam McQueen on Mar 2, 2012 13:09:51 GMT -5
An extra signing on the 9th - Bottle Signing @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Friday March 09 From 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM Tampa, Florida 5223 North Orient Rd, Tampa, Florida 33610 www.seminolehardrocktampa.com/------- Bottle Signing @ Table & Vine Friday March 23 From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM West Springfield, Massachusetts 1119 Riverdale Street, Route 5, West Springfield, MA 01089 www.tableandvine.com/-------
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Post by dentarthurdent on Mar 2, 2012 13:29:43 GMT -5
March 10th, 2012 Dan will be at ABC Liquors in Orlando, FL from 11am-1pm.
I plan on being there with my car!
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Post by sigmfsk on Mar 2, 2012 16:46:41 GMT -5
March 10th, 2012 Dan will be at ABC Liquors in Orlando, FL from 11am-1pm. I plan on being there with my car! That's cool. Not just your car - your blumo with the rockin' siren on top!
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